Kyusho or Atemi

by admin | Jun 29, 2018 | Beginner, Information, Styles, Training

    What is the Difference? Atemi (当身) means striking or concussive blows to the body... as opposed to grappling, throwing, felling or joint locking methods. Many Martial Arts styles employ the use of Atemi to help set up the opponent for a trow, lock or...

Mawashi-Uke

by admin | Jun 22, 2018 | Beginner, Styles, Training

  Mawashi Uke Excerpted from Kyusho-Kali head attacks video - Click Here   There are so many ways to use any action in an old Kata, in this particular presentation we will look at what is called the Mawashi-Uke (Circular Block). This is seen in so many Kata...

Marote Uke

by admin | Jun 15, 2018 | Bubishi, Protection, Styles, Training

  "Nothing is more harmful to the world as a martial art that is not effective in actual self-defense" - Choki Motobu Ahh the words of a true Master... yet today we see more and more ineffective postures, actions and techniques being forwarded for such powerful...

Fascia

by admin | Jun 8, 2018 | Beginner, Energy, Health, Information, Science, Wellness

      The fascia is where the Pressure Points lay Acupuncture points are places where the muscles and connective tissue can be stimulated. This stimulation also serves to increase blood flow, while at the same time the needling triggers the body to...

Kyusho is Protection

by admin | May 25, 2018 | Beginner, Health, Information, Protection, Styles, Training, Wellness

    Kyusho Translates as the Vital Point The Vital Point of all is Protection, be it in health, wellness, fitness, disease, bodily harm or even fiscal danger.   Karate Kata (slight divergence) When looking at the Martial Side, we see many styles...