Shichen
時辰 Shi A time, season, period, hour, era, or age. Chen An Earthly Branch, part of life. Shichen ("Long Hours") typically refer to time periods. The ancient Chinese referred to 12 segments of time after the 12 months and the 12 corresponding animals. The day was...Karate-ka or Kyusho-ka
Definition of Karateka a practitioner of Karate We have always called folks the study and practice of Karate (irregardless of what style), we called Karate-Ka. This means that you learn, practice and utilize the set postures, transitions and Kata in self defense...
Chaining the Occiptial Nerves
How to work the target Taking a soft cupped hand first place it where the base of the skull and neck meet. Rest the whole palm there with equal pressure... slowly withdraw the hand and quickly slap the same are with the whole palm uniformly toward the...
Kyusho in Seipai
Answers from the Bubishi From Goju Ryu and others styles this ancient Kata was one of the more prominent Kata depicted in the Bubishi... and therefore is steeped or more aptly, evolved from Kyusho. As this is an ancient Kata, much of the historical information...
Seisan Tactics
Taking Seisan to the Street The ancient Kata Seisan, is still as viable today as it has been throughout the centuries for practical self protection. Instructors Chip Quimby (Uechi Ryu) and Evan Pantazi (Kyusho) will be helping you in an open course for practical...
Why Study Both Tiger and Crane
Body Structure The simple answer is that there are use cases for both. There are differentials to both and the benefits may or may not suit each individual. The Tiger takes strength, power and tenacity to dig deep enough into the body's internal structures. This would...
Chaining Kyusho
Introducing "Chaining" Chaining is a new video process we developed for you to learn from all our great instructors. We will give you a target, fully illustrate the target, be it nerve, blood vessel or organ, show a demonstration of an application, then let our...
Closed Door System
Traditional Secret Training In the old ways of the Martial Arts there was two systems in each system, one being openly taught and the other taught only to a select few people. These were considered the Open (Kaishu) and Closed (Heishu) door systems. And so we must...
Denko Documented
Question Submitted by Emmett Doyle from YouTube Hi Mr Pantazi Hi Evan sir, Bit off topic, and I know you don't deal with points but anatomy, I've came across a technique in a book which refers to kyusho known as Denko (lightning bolt), could you shed any light on this...Credit (Interest Free for 6 months)
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