Splitting Hands

by admin | Sep 23, 2022 | Training

Universal Pattern Universal Pattern We see it in all styles... repeated movements (although slightly different in motion), all with the same possibilities. So if an action is repeated in many styles, it must carry many potentials or major significance. Our mission...

Double Blood Pool

by admin | Jun 17, 2022 | Training

Double Blood Pool Attack Oyata's Passai - Application 17 Now we saw this type of an attack in the "Serious as a Heart Attack" video and commentary, however in this application of the same targets, I wanted to help you understand the dynamics of Kyusho, it's...

3 Palms of Saifa

by admin | Jun 5, 2020 | Styles

    Literal vs. Conceptual When studying Kyusho you can derive both literal and conceptual bunkai from any action in any style. In the literal version you would use the exacting action and or posture. One example would be the three Palm and Backfists of...

Shishochin Question

by admin | Nov 29, 2019 | Styles, Training

The 4 Cardinal Directions From: Happy ClamGuy "Off topic, but what is the significance of turning to the four cardinal points and repeating a movement in a kata, like in Suparinpei or shisochin? From a kiko (qigong) perspective, turning to face the four different...

Vlog-38-Monkey-in-Suparempi

by admin | Oct 25, 2019

  猴拳 Influenced by Shaolin It is common knowledge that the Okinawan Martial Arts were heavily influenced by the Chinese methods derived from Shaolin. Not only the tools and targets, but also the postures (maps) themselves Within the ancient Bubishi, there are 3...