Whiplash

Whiplash

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...
Clasping Fist Dropping Elbow

Clasping Fist Dropping Elbow

Clasping Fist Dropping Elbow Oyata's Passai - Application 8 Chuan Fa loosely translates as many things, but all translations; Clasping Fist Method, Clenched Fist Method,Fist Method or even Fist Law all have their core about the fist or making of the fist. This method...
Dropping Elbow

Dropping Elbow

Oyatas Passai - Application 4 Dropping Elbow The spinal area of the human body is not only difficult to attain targeting on, except in certain circumstances, it is one of the more dangerous areas to target. This is not just because of possible injury to the spine,...
Kyusho Impaling Method (Sanchin)

Kyusho Impaling Method (Sanchin)

When is a Parry Not a Parry When we look at our Martial Arts, Style, Actions, Postures, Etc., we often only see one idea, method or possibility. Most stylists also use mostly defensive moves prior to an offensive action (if they even get the chance), leaving greater...
Kyusho Reverse Striking

Kyusho Reverse Striking

Reverse Thinking You can use the Kyusho Reverse Striking to double the possibilities in each move in your style. So what is reverse striking, in short it is using the Yin or Negative mechanical function, rather than the Yang or positive function. So instead of...