Bubishi Keys Deeper Look

by admin | Apr 20, 2018 | Protection, Science, Styles, Training

  Why are these images different? Last Friday the blog was about  Kenwa Mabuni and his coveted Bubishi, received from his teacher; Anko Itosu.  Just one more legendary Master and Style that worked with this information and method called Kyusho. You have also read...

Mabuni

by admin | Apr 13, 2018 | Beginner, Information, Styles

  Another Bubishi Advocate In 1934 Sensei Kenwa Mabuni published his book “Seipai No Kenkyu” as a Study of Seipai Kata.  In the book Mabuni Sensei mentions  the "Bubishi" and included the iconic drawings from from Anko Itosu’s copy of the that Bubishi. From a...

Kyusho in Tegumi

by admin | Apr 6, 2018 | Beginner, Protection, Training

Why Yes of course. Why not ingrain the best and most efficient methods in your training? Tegumi (手組Naha-Te) or Mutō (無刀 Shuri and Tomari-Te) is a traditional form or method of grappling and or wrestling from old Okinawan practices.  It has been written that Tegumi...

Kyusho in Bassai

by admin | Mar 30, 2018 | Preparation, Protection, Styles, Training

    Breaking Down The Fortress Bassai and so many Kata have the augmented blocking posture, with the outer block and inner palm to assist.  However each move in a Kata can have as many possibilities as you can create and with Kyusho added, even more are...

The Science of Kyusho

by admin | Mar 23, 2018 | Beginner, Information, Preparation, Protection, Science, Styles

  Science and the Art Science Most people realize that technology rapidly changes professional sports via science.  Clothing and protective gear advances as does training processes and performance levels due to these advancements. So how can science and...