Closed Gate

Closed Gate

Kyusho Knockouts from a Kata Bow Specifically The Closing Bow in Uechi Sanchin (but in all) Lets look at the closed gate posture, also known as the bow. I mean you see it in every martial art practically. The opening (salute or respect as most philosophically teach...
Archived Film

Archived Film

Cynthia Rothrocks Womens Self Defense In early 2000's I worked extensively with Budo International, writing a monthly column and making 28 films with them. This lasted 12 years, spawning many relationships, acquaintances and associations around the Martial Arts and...
Stealth KO

Stealth KO

Beware the Handshake The 7th of 7 arm Knockouts from Hohan Sokens Secret Notes. The Stealth Knockout is performed by a Handshake. Using a target in many old documents and specifically from the "Hohan Soken Notes". There are 6 Handshake knockouts videoed in several...
Primary Kyusho Target

Primary Kyusho Target

Practice, Practice, Practice Let's take a look at I've been using for over 30-years and just as many countries. It's still one of my favorites as it has so many uses as well as setting up for following actions. It can be used both defensively as well as proactively...
Back to the Back

Back to the Back

Sound Enhanced This Back KO was first derived from Bassai Kata, (Tomari Style), but the motion is in so many other Katas or as a stand alone technique. The presented variation was from the Fuzhou Suparempi (thought to be the 4th Kata of Uechi Ryu/Pangainoon styles). I...
Kyusho in Ryukyu Seisan (KJKS)

Kyusho in Ryukyu Seisan (KJKS)

Kyuho Jutsu Kokusai Shihankai Here the 4 Shihans collaborated to bring us this breakdown of one of the Oldest Katas in Karate, Seisan. This is not to teach the Kata, but to help others look beyond practiced actions and incorporate Kyusho for greater efficiency and...