Kempo = Chuan Fa

Kempo = Chuan Fa

    Fist Method or Clasping Hand NOT PUNCHING??? So what if the very name (Chuan Fa) means grasping hand, or the action of clenching the fist as opposed to Fist Method (or Law) does that not change the context of the arts stemming from it? 拳 法 Another...
Tatsu

Tatsu

  Cloud Dragon This name is for a specific posture from one of the oldest family Karate styles, Kojo-ryu.  This style was reportedly established in 1392 with origin in China. They were part of a transition of Chinese that came to the Ryukyu's named “Kume 36...
Internal vs External Arts

Internal vs External Arts

The Confusion Many people see the difference in External and Internal Martial Arts as being hard and fast as compared to soft and slow in physical action that makes the distinction. However it depends more on the mind-set and method of the practitioner as they work if...
Kyusho – Heian Yondan

Kyusho – Heian Yondan

    Kyusho is a foundational pillar of all Kata It has long been written by many masters of old, that anatomical Kyusho was a basis of their particular styles. In this film, Cody Robyn breaks down some Kyusho Interpretations from Heian Yondan. Kata Arms...