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Choosing a Self Defense / Martial Arts School: A Parents Guide
"Daddy, I want to take Karate!""Mommy, Jimmy on the bus hit me again today"There are many reasons why parents want to sign their children up for Self Defense or Martial Arts classes. Once you have made the decision, now you are faced with many different options and questions. What style?... Read More
Basic Drills
We all have a good foundation in the basic blows and combinations.Think about adding the following drills to your basic syllabus.These can be trained as "stand alone" combinations OR worked into existing "Defendu" combinations either "before" or "after".1. HARD left lead to chin (mental foramen) HARD overhand right to chin... Read More
A Beginning History of Old School Jujutsu - Part 1
Over the next couple of day's I will writing an article of the history of Pre-WWII Japanese Jujitsu/Judo. I wasn't sure where to start, but here I am so let's get started.I'm going to start with H. Irving Hancock, who in the early 1900's wrote several books on the history... Read More
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with for awhile ourselves many moons ago. The "how" and "why" of our conclusions may be of some interest. Whether or not anyone agrees with them, well at the least you'll fully understand the basis for them.The question is this:Why does... Read More
The Acronym That Saved My Life
Frequently, I get asked about certifications, systems or methods. We made a decision a long time ago of purposely staying away from things like this.Obviously, it's a no-brainer, money maker and it's not that I don't want to make money; but our purpose was to give you real training on... Read More
Are You Still Standing Toe to Toe?
How many times do you practice techniques with your training partner and you stay in the same spot? Next time you are training, see how much you and your partner move. You will find you move very little or not at all. You see, when you are training, or doing... Read More
Are You Frustrated Yet?
I was talking to a parent recently and they told me that their son was not going to compete in wrestling because they were afraid they would get frustrated when he lost. The parent felt the child was far too sensitive to handle the frustration of failure and may get... Read More
By-Rote Combinations
Do not believe that practicing "by rote" 1-2-3,etc. type "responses" to street attacks is a viable or particularly useful training exercise. Example: He does this, I do that. For attack A I use Defense A.Realize that in a street fight there are far too many variables, too many contingencies. Uncle... Read More
Catholic Self Defense
Note: I wrote this essay regarding the development of Tekkenryu jujutsu. However, I think it is applicable for all methods of self defense. It may also explain why martial arts are the way they are.Catholic, by definition, means universal or "broad minded".I could pull out STACKS of manuals, syllabuses, films,... Read More
Bogu Training
About four years ago Carl recommended we start using the Bogu during our kumite (sparring practice). This method was developed in Okinawa and then found its way into mainland Japan and eventually to the U.S. where only a few clubs still do this. And even in those clubs, only a... Read More
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I Know Karate and Kung Fu and Lots of Other Foreign Words!
Martial arts have become incredibly popular in the US. Drive... Read More
Dermot Michael (Pat) ONeill
Dermot O'Neill was born in 1905 in County Cork, Ireland.... Read More
A Beginning History of Old School Jujutsu - Part 1
Over the next couple of day's I will writing an... Read More
Does It Hurt When I Do This?
Let me tell you something. I don't bruise too easily.... Read More
Historical References to W.E. Fairbairn, E.A. Sykes AND Dermot Pat ONeill
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The Plight of Industrialized Man
Living in the Pacific Northwest is a challenge for any... Read More
Its Not a Matter of Who is Right
"People here may belittle sports arts...."Who?Almost EVERY "combatives" man of... Read More
Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented Online
This Martial Arts website uses body, spirit and mind to... Read More
New Book: Positive Aikido
A new book with a practical look at Aikido and... Read More
A Few Things Everyone Should Know to Keep Themselves Safe
The following are a few thoughts about how to decrease... Read More
Combatives
This is our last installment on "defining" the parameters of... Read More
Aikido Philosophy: An Oriental Concept of Energy, Self, and Mind
PrefaceThere are many different ways to understand Aikido philosophy and... Read More
Are You Frustrated Yet?
I was talking to a parent recently and they told... Read More
Makiwara Training
Shigeru Kimura Sensei 9th Dan Tani-Ha Shitoryu Shukokai had a... Read More
How to Select Your Martial Arts and Self Defense Equipment
The most common place to buy martial arts or self... Read More
Things to Know About Learning Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi Boxing)
For Easterners, particularly Chinese, this MAY not be an issue.... Read More
Safety Awareness & Self Defense: Circle of Safety
Safety Awareness & Self Defense is the responsibility of each... Read More
So You Think You Train Hard
"Tokio Hirano (1922-1993) 8th Dan The Man Who Revolutionized Judo"... Read More
What Can We Learn From What Has Already Been Done?
Pre-WWII Judo was a far different thing than what we... Read More
How To Defend Against A Knife - Dont Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!
Defences against Knife attacks, Firstly if at all possible get... Read More
Martial Training as a Timeless Portal
Thanks to several centuries of enlightened teachings by extraordinary men... Read More
Sensing Intention
One of the 'mystical' aspects of the martial arts has... Read More
Fight Simulator Theory for Reality Based Street Defense
This is such a powerful tool that it should leave... Read More
How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master
The ninja were a military order in Japan. Most people... Read More
Eight Simple Rules for Saving Your Life
Let's put the non-lethal fantasy to rest.1. Never trust your... Read More
Combatives
This is our last installment on "defining" the parameters of... Read More
Samurai Sword Facts
The first samurai swords we're actually straight bladed, single edged... Read More
A Samurais Power Is In His Little Finger, Not His Samurai Sword
In the 12th Century the Shogunate was formed. The head... Read More
Do You Take Yours Trained or Untrained?
If you ain't pissing anyone off, you're not doing anything... Read More
Expect the Unexpected Grass Hopper
The Myth perpetuated by Self Defense Oriented Martial ArtsI just... Read More
Martial Arts
Traditionally, people trained in Martial Arts in order to utilized... Read More
Eight Simple Rules for Saving Your Life
Let's put the non-lethal fantasy to rest.1. Never trust your... Read More
Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids
Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we've... Read More
Have No Misconceptions
I just received an Email from a woman who has... Read More
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with... Read More
The Dojo
Just as an aside. For those who would "box" us... Read More
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in... Read More
Content, Are We?
I asked a simple question at the last seminar:"How much... Read More
The Rebels Guide to Cultivating Vitality
Many Taoists recluses and Buddhists monks dwelled in mountains and... Read More
How To Defend Against A Knife - Dont Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!
Defences against Knife attacks, Firstly if at all possible get... Read More
Choosing a Self Defense / Martial Arts School: A Parents Guide
"Daddy, I want to take Karate!""Mommy, Jimmy on the bus... Read More
Makiwara Training
Shigeru Kimura Sensei 9th Dan Tani-Ha Shitoryu Shukokai had a... Read More
The Fallacy and the Myth
It's always amusing when "know it alls" dismiss certain methods... Read More
I Know Karate and Kung Fu and Lots of Other Foreign Words!
Martial arts have become incredibly popular in the US. Drive... Read More
Women in the Martial Arts
1st Lady Assistant to Sensei Henry Ellis Ellis Schools... Read More
Im Soooo Confused...
I was going to write about the BASICS of "practical... Read More
A Few Things Everyone Should Know to Keep Themselves Safe
The following are a few thoughts about how to decrease... Read More
Samurai Swords ? Choosing a Sword to Buy
It's undeniable that a well placed and mounted samurai sword... Read More
Regular or De-escalated
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There... Read More
Okinawan Karate
So you are thinking of starting to train in okinawan... Read More
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