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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by admin | Jan 7, 2022 | Training
Nai Han Chi Shodan - (circa 1996) Nai Han Chi has always been a revered Kata as the versatility and unlimited possibilities standing or on the ground are ever expanding. With so many possibilities one has to wonder, can the entire pattern be used against a singe...
by admin | Dec 31, 2021 | Science
Physiology of a Kata Why are Kata's or Martial Arts forms so important, it's simply because they contain symbolic records of human anatomy, physiology and functionality, along with infinite incapacitating actions against an opponents anatomy, physiology and...
by admin | Dec 24, 2021 | Training
When is a Parry Not a Parry When we look at our Martial Arts, Style, Actions, Postures, Etc., we often only see one idea, method or possibility. Most stylists also use mostly defensive moves prior to an offensive action (if they even get the chance), leaving greater...
by admin | Dec 17, 2021 | Styles
Reverse Thinking You can use the Kyusho Reverse Striking to double the possibilities in each move in your style. So what is reverse striking, in short it is using the Yin or Negative mechanical function, rather than the Yang or positive function. So instead of...
by admin | Dec 10, 2021 | Information
Thinking Beyond the Norm When you begin to learn Kyusho, it seems there is to much information to comprehend and apply into acquired skill. When people hear about Kyusho, they first go to the internet where they are inundated with thousands of links, pages, images...