Oyata’s Passai – Application 3
Knee'em in the face Following along with the Kata, after the fist and palm salute descend toward the Hara, we then drop into a "Cat Stance" (Neko Ashi Dachi). This can be a backup for the prior Kyusho attack method as we can never count on the actions of an opponent...
Monk’s Dropping Salutation
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
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
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
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
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...Archive 1 -Nai Han Chi Course 1996
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...
Juji Uke Protection
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...
Kyusho Impaling Method (Sanchin)
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...Credit (Interest Free for 6 months)
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