Sensing Intention
One of the 'mystical' aspects of the martial arts has always been the ability to feel another persons intention.Sensing intention gives a person the ability to be in instant control of a potentially violent encounter, and it's one of the ways we use the martial arts to test our energy... Read More
What To Expect When You Least Expect It
The time you will be attacked you will most likely be:Distracted Out numbered Alone There will be no back up You will be in the fight of your life. Specific Defenses don't work.1. Nothing you do will work. Last night one of the guys who train with me is a... Read More
By-Rote Combinations
Do not believe that practicing "by rote" 1-2-3,etc. type "responses" to street attacks is a viable or particularly useful training exercise. Example: He does this, I do that. For attack A I use Defense A.Realize that in a street fight there are far too many variables, too many contingencies. Uncle... Read More
John Styers
Most people have only been exposed to John Styers work through the book "Cold Steel".It is important to remember that first and foremost this book outlines a BASIC course of close-combat instruction. The elements covered in this system include bayonet, knife, stick and unarmed combat. Styers developed this "system" for... Read More
A Beginning History of Old School Jujutsu - Part 1
Over the next couple of day's I will writing an article of the history of Pre-WWII Japanese Jujitsu/Judo. I wasn't sure where to start, but here I am so let's get started.I'm going to start with H. Irving Hancock, who in the early 1900's wrote several books on the history... Read More
Real Life Self-Defense Starts From...
"Nicky Bats" was an "old school" kinda guy. He was "street" thru and thru. He was a hard bark tough as nails S.O.B. He was a survivor. His definition of "success" in life was dying peacefully at a ripe old age of natural causes, not dying on some frozen blood-soaked... Read More
Safety Awareness & Self Defense: Circle of Safety
Safety Awareness & Self Defense is the responsibility of each individual. Knowing your surroundings and being aware of potential dangers is your first step towards self-defense. Avoiding and distancing yourself from circumstances that could be trouble are your responsibility.The Circle of Safety is an imaginary boundary extending from your body... Read More
Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented Online
This Martial Arts website uses body, spirit and mind to construct an excellent example of the quality and amount of information you can put on your website.http://www.taichiacademy.com.au/default.htmI am very interested in Martial Arts, as I've been training in Tai Chi on and off for ten years as well as an... Read More
Break the Bones
"HONE O ORERU" is a Japanese term that translates literally as "BREAK THE BONES". It is an essential concept of true SHUGYO and a central theme of a true Budo Dojo. What this term means at it's essence has EVERYTHING to do with the forging of an iron will and... Read More
The Acronym That Saved My Life
Frequently, I get asked about certifications, systems or methods. We made a decision a long time ago of purposely staying away from things like this.Obviously, it's a no-brainer, money maker and it's not that I don't want to make money; but our purpose was to give you real training on... Read More
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Things to Know About Learning Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi Boxing)
For Easterners, particularly Chinese, this MAY not be an issue.... Read More
COMBATIVES A Rose by Any Other Name?....Part 2
The advent of World War One (the war to END... Read More
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with... Read More
Im Soooo Confused...
I was going to write about the BASICS of "practical... Read More
Learning the Modern Dynamics of Judo
You may have the erroneous idea that force is not... Read More
A Beginning History of Old School Jujutsu - Part 1
Over the next couple of day's I will writing an... Read More
So You Think You Train Hard
"Tokio Hirano (1922-1993) 8th Dan The Man Who Revolutionized Judo"... Read More
Martial Arts and The Bible
As a Christian and a martial arts student, I have... Read More
The Economics of Self Defense
The following is a recent email I received; I thought... Read More
COMBATIVES? ...... Don?t Tell Me. I Know What That Is! (Part 1)
"Combatives" from the root word COMBAT ? "to fight in... Read More
Basic Drills
We all have a good foundation in the basic blows... Read More
Historical References to W.E. Fairbairn, E.A. Sykes AND Dermot Pat ONeill
FROM THE BOOK: "PIERCING THE REICH" AUTHOR: JOSEPH E. PERSICOThey... Read More
The Rebels Guide to Cultivating Vitality
Many Taoists recluses and Buddhists monks dwelled in mountains and... Read More
Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense
Fundamental "Nuts & Bolts" training for close combat should be... Read More
Women in the Martial Arts
1st Lady Assistant to Sensei Henry Ellis Ellis Schools... Read More
By-Rote Combinations
Do not believe that practicing "by rote" 1-2-3,etc. type "responses"... Read More
The Plight of Industrialized Man
Living in the Pacific Northwest is a challenge for any... Read More
Real Life Self-Defense Starts From...
"Nicky Bats" was an "old school" kinda guy. He was... Read More
New Book: Positive Aikido
A new book with a practical look at Aikido and... Read More
Is it a ?Hurt? or is it an ?Injury?
My father fed me this line every time I felt... Read More
Strategy as Applied to Warrior-citizens
After years of study, I have come to a small... Read More
Sensing Intention
One of the 'mystical' aspects of the martial arts has... Read More
The Shocking Truth About Stun Guns
If you are outside the world of law enforcement, chances... Read More
Samurai Swords and The Swordsmiths
Back in the early times of sword manufacture, the production... Read More
Samurai Swords ? Choosing a Sword to Buy
It's undeniable that a well placed and mounted samurai sword... Read More
Aikido Philosophy: An Oriental Concept of Energy, Self, and Mind
PrefaceThere are many different ways to understand Aikido philosophy and... Read More
Why Every Cop Should Study Judo Part 1
Up until 30 years ago, JUDO was the martial art.... Read More
Dermot Michael (Pat) ONeill
Dermot O'Neill was born in 1905 in County Cork, Ireland.... Read More
The Test
"Will this work so that I can use it instinctively... Read More
Regular or De-escalated
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There... Read More
Grown Man Quits After 3 Mat Pulls!
A matt pull is the simple act of lying on... Read More
The Best Martial Art
It is a very difficult task to determine which martial... Read More
Elements of Unarmed Combat
Custom build your own personal "system":Useful areas of training and... Read More
Why Every Cop Should Study Judo Part 1
Up until 30 years ago, JUDO was the martial art.... Read More
The Economics of Self Defense
The following is a recent email I received; I thought... Read More
Combatives
This is our last installment on "defining" the parameters of... Read More
Do You Take Yours Trained or Untrained?
If you ain't pissing anyone off, you're not doing anything... Read More
The Dojo
Just as an aside. For those who would "box" us... Read More
Content, Are We?
I asked a simple question at the last seminar:"How much... Read More
What To Expect When You Least Expect It
The time you will be attacked you will most likely... Read More
Expect the Unexpected Grass Hopper
The Myth perpetuated by Self Defense Oriented Martial ArtsI just... Read More
Tai-Chi for the Masses--and Others
Kuang Ping was the T'ai-chi set favored by Yang Lu-Chan,... Read More
What Can We Learn From What Has Already Been Done?
Pre-WWII Judo was a far different thing than what we... Read More
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with... Read More
Is Aikido a Martial Art ?
Sensei Henry Ellis Co-Author of the new book Positive Aikido.-... Read More
Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense
Fundamental "Nuts & Bolts" training for close combat should be... Read More
Bogu Training
About four years ago Carl recommended we start using the... Read More
Samurai Sword Basics, A Brief History
Capturing the spirit of old Japan and recognised by its... Read More
The Rebels Guide to Cultivating Vitality
Many Taoists recluses and Buddhists monks dwelled in mountains and... Read More
Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids
Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we've... Read More
Samurai Sword Facts
The first samurai swords we're actually straight bladed, single edged... Read More
John Styers
Most people have only been exposed to John Styers work... Read More
Judo Nagewaza (Throwing Technique) In The Street
How practical are throwing techniques (nagewaza) for self-defense or street-fighting?... Read More
British Aikido Board National Nepotism Seminar
For many years The British Aikido Board (BAB) have shown... Read More
Fronting
"Fronting": The dodge to get in close to you. The... Read More
COMBATIVES? ...... Don?t Tell Me. I Know What That Is! (Part 1)
"Combatives" from the root word COMBAT ? "to fight in... Read More
COMBATIVES A Rose by Any Other Name?....Part 2
The advent of World War One (the war to END... Read More
Tae Kwon Do As A Means To Stay In Shape
Becoming a martial artist is a fanatastic method of fitness.... Read More
Does It Hurt When I Do This?
Let me tell you something. I don't bruise too easily.... Read More
Okinawan Karate
So you are thinking of starting to train in okinawan... Read More
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in... Read More
Women in the Martial Arts
1st Lady Assistant to Sensei Henry Ellis Ellis Schools... Read More
The Best Martial Art
It is a very difficult task to determine which martial... Read More
I Know Karate and Kung Fu and Lots of Other Foreign Words!
Martial arts have become incredibly popular in the US. Drive... Read More
The Shocking Truth About Stun Guns
If you are outside the world of law enforcement, chances... Read More
The Fallacy and the Myth
It's always amusing when "know it alls" dismiss certain methods... Read More
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