Monk’s Dropping Salutation

by admin | Feb 11, 2022 | Styles

Bao Quan (抱拳) The literal translation is "Fist Wrapping", this is is a common "etiquette" derived from (but not exclusive to) Chinese Martial Arts or the more Chinese influenced Kata of Okinawa and less of Japan. It is not considered a Bow, but rather more of a...

Kyusho-ized Passai

by admin | Feb 4, 2022 | Styles

When a Bow is not a Bow The opening salute or Bow in a form or Kata in the Martial Arts is considered a simple gesture of reverence, respect, honor etc., but not as a deadly Martial Application. From a simple grab of the neck and headbutt to the opponent, to a...

Archive 4 – Kyusho Grappling 2000

by admin | Jan 28, 2022 | Training

Kyusho Grappling - (circa 2000) Kyusho applications that greatly enhance your Grappling capabilities. Again this video was another landmark production which opened Kyusho for ground fighting applications, not yet explored in the Kyusho World. This production...

Archive 3 – Kyusho Basic Knife 1999

by admin | Jan 21, 2022 | Training

Kyusho Basic Knife Method - (circa 1999) The way to use Kyusho against the bladed weapon to minimize stress and serious injury. This video again broke new ground as it clearly illustrated multiple point targeting in fast spontaneous motion. It also was first to break...

Archive 2 – Uechi Sanseiru 1998

by admin | Jan 14, 2022 | products

Uechi Ryu Sanseiru Kata Sanseiru (三十六手) Filmed and released in 1998, this seminar had constituents from Okinawa as well as a cameo appearance of Hanshi George Mattson, also in attendance. In 1999 George Mattson and the I.U.R.K.F.(inetrnational Uechi Ryu Karate...