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I was going to write about the BASICS of "practical unarmed combat". Things like a solid and productive core of strength training, development of real speed and power. Body conditioning... Read More
A matt pull is the simple act of lying on flat on your stomach, reaching in front of you and pulling your self across the mat. This is one exercise... Read More
It's always amusing when "know it alls" dismiss certain methods out of hand as being useless or "unworkable". One "victim" of this line of thinking is the "cross arm" or... Read More
"Tokio Hirano (1922-1993) 8th Dan The Man Who Revolutionized Judo" By Jim Chen, M.D . and Theodore ChenHirano 7th Dan At Age 42Tokio Hirano (5'5", 75 kg), obtained Godan (5th... Read More
"People here may belittle sports arts...."Who?Almost EVERY "combatives" man of any note CAME from a combative sports background. Boxing, wrestling, judo. WEF and O'Neill (SIXTH DAN-Kodokan Judo-personal student of Uchijima... Read More
"Will this work so that I can use it instinctively in vital combat against an opponent who is determined to prevent me from doing so, and who is striving to... Read More
Back in the early times of sword manufacture, the production of super strong high-grade carbon steel wasn't even a vague dream. But we know, as history has taught us, that... Read More
"Fronting": The dodge to get in close to you. The frontal assault, as opposed to the ambush.Fronting can be either a direct confrontation (intimidation) or it can make use of... Read More
"Combatives" from the root word COMBAT ? "to fight in direct contact", "active fighting between enemies", "any fight or struggle".Well, let's see??????..There is ONE singular glaring absence in the above... Read More
A new book with a practical look at Aikido and its history. The Co-authors are direct students of the legendary master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei from 1957. the following is an... Read More
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The most common place to buy martial arts or self defense equipment is in the local dojo. Most... Read More
Many Taoists recluses and Buddhists monks dwelled in mountains and forests to observe, listen, and meditate in order... Read More
In judo it is important to throw your opponent by making use of his loss of balance, the... Read More
I received a returned video from a well meaning, but severely misguided, former customer. This is a rarity... Read More
PrefaceThere are many different ways to understand Aikido philosophy and perceive, utilize, and benefit from energy. What I... Read More
This is our last installment on "defining" the parameters of COMBATIVES.The point, I am sure, will be missed... Read More
Let me tell you something. I don't bruise too easily. You guys know after years of Wrestling, Football,... Read More
You may have the erroneous idea that force is not necessary in judo, especially when you see a... Read More
A samurai's sword is his most sacred and prized possession. Not only did the samurai rely on his... Read More
Becoming a martial artist is a fanatastic method of fitness. While there are many martial art forms to... Read More
Dermot O'Neill was born in 1905 in County Cork, Ireland. As a teenager he traveled to China, and... Read More
In the 12th Century the Shogunate was formed. The head of this regime was the Shogun, the supreme... Read More
My father fed me this line every time I felt pain or discomfort. Growing up the... Read More
I asked a simple question at the last seminar:"How much has everyone improved in the year... Read More
The Japanese Samurai were warriors. Highly trained, skilled and efficient killers. Indeed, for many years the... Read More
Most people have only been exposed to John Styers work through the book "Cold Steel".It is... Read More
Capturing the spirit of old Japan and recognised by its deadly curvature, the samurai sword is... Read More
For many years The British Aikido Board (BAB) have shown no interest whatsoever in the true... Read More
A new book with a practical look at Aikido and its history. The Co-authors are direct... Read More
Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we've all plopped the kids in front... Read More
I'm sure a lot of you remember the scene in the movie "The Presidio" were Sean... Read More
One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in several different variations is about which... Read More
Safety Awareness & Self Defense is the responsibility of each individual. Knowing your surroundings and being... Read More
The Myth perpetuated by Self Defense Oriented Martial ArtsI just received the following Email. I felt... Read More
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There always exists stepping stones or a... Read More