by admin | Nov 29, 2013 | Protection
Not Defense The term "Self Defense" has a negative connotation that from the start can yield failure for the user. The problem is that this label already portrays in the mindset that the individual is a victim of a violent act or aggression and that the...
by admin | Nov 29, 2013 | Protection
Uechi Ryu Seisan Kata (Circa 1997) SEISAN (十三) In Mandarin Chinese, the name translates into Thirteen and is the second of the three core katas. Usually interpreted as "Thirteen modes of attack and defense" or "13 positions to attack/defend from" (with alternate...
by admin | Nov 28, 2013 | Protection
Uechi Ryu Sanchin Kata (Circa 1997) I met Steve DiOrio in 1996 (3rd Dan in Uechi Ryu at that time) at a JuJitsu AMerica Gathering that I was presenting at. He wanted to know if I could give him a Kyusho explanation for a move from Uechi Seisan. From there we...
by admin | Nov 28, 2013 | Protection
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...
by admin | Nov 26, 2013 | Health, Protection, Wellness
Personal "Kyusho Cloud" A new advancement in your Kyusho Education: As the leading Kyusho Educational website, we want to thank all of our past and new readers alike during this Holiday Season. These days we are hard hit with people selling us everything under the...
by admin | Nov 23, 2013 | Protection
What???? Most people wander around without "Situational Awareness" (awareness of the current situation they are in)... without thought, preoccupied with their phones, conversations, inner thoughts or tasks at hand.... they are easily recognized in daily life......
by admin | Nov 21, 2013 | Protection
The first step in self protection is getting beyond Normalcy Bias. Normalcy Bias is condition of the brain that believes all is fine (mostly because we have not experienced this level of stress,danger or trauma). Those who believe in preparedness, Martial Arts...
by admin | Nov 19, 2013 | Preparation, Protection, Training
Where are we heading? We are always in uncharted waters... with social unrest now escalating our responsibilities are increasing exponentially. The new KO Game is becoming a viral antic by mostly inner city teens and adolescents. Nothing is sacred anymore… as...
by admin | Nov 12, 2013 | Protection
Radial Nerve Let's call it what it is. This is a great Kyusho target to start new Kyusho enthusiasts on as it is not only benign (less fear and apprehension from novices), but very versatile in martial and control aspects. Start by finding a point on the wrist which...
by admin | Nov 9, 2013 | Protection
“If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.” Albert Einstein With the internet it has become too easy to obtain information on any given subject and this is definitely true for Kyusho as well. And so it was in Modern Kyusho's...