Turning Palms

Turning Palms

by | Dec 29, 2023 | Training

Keys There are layers upon layers of depth within the Bubishi, so we must first realize the outer layer or first Key to unlock other layers and Keys. The first layer Western Cultures must get past is the way or thinking and being.  Asian culture from which the...
The Iron Bone Hand – An Online Private Lesson

The Iron Bone Hand – An Online Private Lesson

by | Aug 11, 2023 | Training

Schedule a Private Lesson This is a recording I did on Skype a while back with a number of participants from around the world. It was recorded in the 2020s and of course the pandemic closed training halls globally. The Video call was a good method (still is), for...
Nai Han Chi Tuite

Nai Han Chi Tuite

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Control

Postures Reveal When a Martial Artist integrates Kyusho into their practices, they begin to look as well as see deeper into their style and it's potential. They begin to understand that they should and can attack the inner weaker anatomical structure of their...
Kata Rokkishu

Kata Rokkishu

by | May 22, 2020 | Bubishi, Styles

      The 6 Ji Hands of Gokenki 六つの風手 (六気手) Rokkishu translates into 6 hands (as seen in the ancient Bubishi as the 6 Ji Hands) and originated in Chinese Martial Arts.  It is widely thought to be the precursor of the Goju Ryu form called "Tensho"....

Monkey Shichen

by | May 15, 2020 | Bubishi

    White Ape  Tongbeiquan (通背拳) This is but one Monkey Style among many, however it is of note that this is also designated as (White), a distinction called out by the Bubishi many times throughout the text. The full name of the original Tongbei Quan is...