Dropping Palms

by admin | May 6, 2022 | Training

Oyatas Passai Application 11 Straight from the Bubishi, this posture and method can be seen in various self defense poses. More than that, we can see it practiced in so many old Kata, yet few understand the power and affects it has over the human body, physiology and...

Swinging Sword

by admin | Apr 29, 2022 | Training

Oyata's Passai - Application 10 From the Bubishi we gain the powerful Iron Sword for the application of Kyusho and Dim Mak. In this set of repeating actions we see the Iron Sword Hand, swinging under and then over the other hand of the practitioner. Th one hand can...

Whiplash

by admin | Apr 22, 2022 | Training

Rapid Body Shift Applications In Oyata's Tomari Passai, there are two sections of the Kata where 3 rapid succession punches are thrown. However these, as we learned in the prior application, do not need to be punches, they can be grabbing, clasping or seizing of the...

Turning Punch

by admin | Apr 8, 2022 | Training

The Power of Imbalance Kyusho becomes far more effective in an imbalanced position. However there is greater effect yet when the imbalance is more pronounced and directional. Typically we think that pulling or pushing the opponent to be sufficient in causing this...

Like a Tiger

by admin | Apr 1, 2022 | Bubishi

A Bubishi Key A while back there was a blog post on some Fighting Images in the Bubishi that gave a key to deciphering the ancient manual. These were from Kenwa Mabuni's Bubishi and depicted the varying affects on the opponents nervous system. These images are from...