Sanchin Kyusho Tegumi – Strike 1

by admin | Sep 22, 2023 | Training

Part 3 in a Continuing Series So we came into this part in the form we're coming into the first strike, now the initiation is a deflection, it could be a Parry, it could be a number of different things. As the opponent starts coming at you with a clinch, or the waist...

Sanchin Kyusho Tegumi

by admin | Sep 15, 2023 | Training

Introduction Tegumi is a pre-arranged fighting drill, in this exercise, we will be doing it from standing wrestling or grappling. Although each action is a stand alone Kyusho technique or application, with Tool, Target and Trajectory, we're going to take it in the...

Kyusho-ized Passai

by admin | 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...

Juji-Uke

by admin | May 8, 2020 | Protection, Styles, Training

    4 Directional Blood Chokes The hand posture pictured is a common action in most Karate Styles. It appears in many an advanced Kata with a few variations depending on the style. The hands are placed in an X shape and holds many possibilities. But many are...

Kyusho Hangetsu

by admin | Apr 3, 2020 | Styles, Training

  Tegumi & Tuite A new film with bonus seminar film included Hangetsu (半月 Japanese translation "Half Moon") is an advanced level kata practiced in Shotokan karate. It originated from the Naha-te school. The first part is executed slowly with strong breathing,...