Oyata’s Passai – Application 3

Oyata’s Passai – Application 3

by | Feb 18, 2022 | Styles

Knee'em in the face Following along with the Kata, after the fist and palm salute descend toward the Hara, we then drop into a "Cat Stance" (Neko Ashi Dachi). This can be a backup for the prior Kyusho attack method as we can never count on the actions of an opponent...
Monk’s Dropping Salutation

Monk’s Dropping Salutation

by | Feb 11, 2022 | Styles

Bao Quan (抱拳) The literal translation is "Fist Wrapping", this is is a common "etiquette" derived from (but not exclusive to) Chinese Martial Arts or the more Chinese influenced Kata of Okinawa and less of Japan. It is not considered a Bow, but rather more of a...
Kyusho-ized Passai

Kyusho-ized Passai

by | Feb 4, 2022 | Styles

When a Bow is not a Bow The opening salute or Bow in a form or Kata in the Martial Arts is considered a simple gesture of reverence, respect, honor etc., but not as a deadly Martial Application. From a simple grab of the neck and headbutt to the opponent, to a...
Kyusho in Bassai

Kyusho in Bassai

by | 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...