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Choosing a Self Defense / Martial Arts School: A Parents Guide
Basic Drills
A Beginning History of Old School Jujutsu - Part 1
A Great Question!
The Acronym That Saved My Life
Are You Still Standing Toe to Toe?
Are You Frustrated Yet?
By-Rote Combinations
Catholic Self Defense
Bogu Training
Im Soooo Confused...
Content, Are We?
Does It Hurt When I Do This?
The Dojo
Elements of Unarmed Combat
Fronting
Fairbairn on the Fairbairn Method
So You Think You Train Hard
Historical References to W.E. Fairbairn, E.A. Sykes AND Dermot Pat ONeill
The Shocking Truth About Stun Guns
John Styers
Its Not a Matter of Who is Right
Judo Nagewaza (Throwing Technique) In The Street
Is Aikido a Martial Art ?
Break the Bones
The Thumb Jab
The Economics of Self Defense
The Fallacy and the Myth
How to Relax During a Fight
Sensing Intention
Real Life Self-Defense Starts From...
Women in the Martial Arts
COMBATIVES? ...... Don?t Tell Me. I Know What That Is! (Part 1)
COMBATIVES A Rose by Any Other Name?....Part 2
Martial Arts and The Zone
Combatives
New Book: Positive Aikido
Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented Online
Makiwara Training
Martial Arts and The Bible
Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense
Dermot Michael (Pat) ONeill
What Can We Learn From What Has Already Been Done?
Regular or De-escalated
The Test
How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master
Do You Take Yours Trained or Untrained?
Is it a ?Hurt? or is it an ?Injury?
A Few Things Everyone Should Know to Keep Themselves Safe
Have No Misconceptions
Grown Man Quits After 3 Mat Pulls!
Why Every Cop Should Study Judo Part 1
Tae Kwon Do As A Means To Stay In Shape
British Aikido Board National Nepotism Seminar
Okinawan Karate
Aikido Philosophy: An Oriental Concept of Energy, Self, and Mind
Martial Arts Strength Training
Fun Games for Children Training in Martial Arts
What To Expect When You Least Expect It
Learning the Modern Dynamics of Judo
Safety Awareness & Self Defense: Circle of Safety
Applying Law of Gravity to Judo
Generating More Power from Hip Rotation - Lessons from Martial Arts
Expect the Unexpected Grass Hopper
How To Defend Against A Knife - Dont Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!
Things to Know About Learning Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi Boxing)
Martial Training as a Timeless Portal
The Rebels Guide to Cultivating Vitality
The Plight of Industrialized Man
Tai-Chi for the Masses--and Others
Eight Simple Rules for Saving Your Life
Fight Simulator Theory for Reality Based Street Defense
Who Created Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi Boxing)?
Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids
A Samurais Power Is In His Little Finger, Not His Samurai Sword
Samurai Sword Facts
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
Samurai Swords ? Choosing a Sword to Buy
Interesting Facts on Samurai Sword Manufacture
Samurai Armor Part 1
Samurai Sword Basics, A Brief History
Martial Arts
Samurai Swords and The Swordsmiths
Martial Arts Sparring and Training Protective Equipment
Samurai - The Honourable & The Treacherous
How to Select Your Martial Arts and Self Defense Equipment
The Best Martial Art
I Know Karate and Kung Fu and Lots of Other Foreign Words!
Strategy as Applied to Warrior-citizens

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Martial Arts Strength Training
According to various sources on the internet, a 1996 article in Iron Man Magazine revealed Bruce Lee's workout. In addition to his cardio and karate workouts, Lee lifted weights three times a week and performed the following routine:
How To Defend Against A Knife - Dont Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!
Defences against Knife attacks, Firstly if at all possible get yourself and anyone else out of the potential danger area.....RUN AWAY.
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.
Sensing Intention
One of the 'mystical' aspects of the martial arts has always been the ability to feel another persons intention.
Martial Training as a Timeless Portal
Thanks to several centuries of enlightened teachings by extraordinary men in the martial disciplines, we don't have to be restricted to lives of getting and spending, waiting in quiet desperation for the pain to cease.
Strategy as Applied to Warrior-citizens
After years of study, I have come to a small understanding of the way of strategy. I will here explain some strategy as it applies to warrior-citizens. Seek whatever truth you may find here, then continue on your search for enlightenment.
Bogu Training
About four years ago Carl recommended we start using the Bogu during our kumite (sparring practice). This method was developed in Okinawa and then found its way into mainland Japan and eventually to the U.S. where only a few clubs still do this. And even in those clubs, only a few members do it. I know there is other equipment out there that looks similar and I have used most of what's available. But it does not provide you with nearly the same overall effect that the bogu does. Rules in bogu training ? Any punch, any kick, save foot stomps, a strike to the spine and to the back of the neck. Throws and leg kicking is certainly allowed. Use, dare I say, your commonsense.
Samurai Sword Basics, A Brief History
Capturing the spirit of old Japan and recognised by its deadly curvature, the samurai sword is widely recognised throughout the world as the most deadly of all Japanese weaponry. Although gaining modern fame and notoriety in modern epic cinema in such films as The Last Samurai and the Kill Bill series by Quentin Tarantino, samurai swords have long being an iconic symbol of Japan and its history.
COMBATIVES A Rose by Any Other Name?....Part 2
The advent of World War One (the war to END all wars) brought warfare into a new and foreboding era of man to man killing and slaughter. Air power, mechanized warfare, chemical warfare and the general widespread use of machine guns changed the face of battle almost completely. However the solitary fact remained that in the end it was STILL man against man in a desperate, brutal and deadly struggle for survival. The static and stagnant lines created by entrenched warfare demanded new and innovative tactics and strategies. Among these was the advent of "raiding" parties. Small groups of lightly armed men who ventured out into "no man's land" for the purpose of recon, probing, intelligence, prisoner grabs, and psychological "demoralization" missions. The nature of fighting under these conditions became popularized as "trench warfare". This was close-in knife to belly hand to hand combat. All manner of expedient, purpose designed and improvised close-combat weaponry was employed. While technological advances were being made in all other forms of warfare, this particularly nasty and vicious man to man fighting reverted to the most barbaric, primitive and bloody "methods" imaginable. Just as it has been since Cain slew Abel and how it WILL be until the last two humans clench fists or seize stones in raging anger during the final melee of the Apocalypse.
Historical References to W.E. Fairbairn, E.A. Sykes AND Dermot Pat ONeill
FROM THE BOOK: "PIERCING THE REICH" AUTHOR: JOSEPH E. PERSICO
Have No Misconceptions
I just received an Email from a woman who has a child (3 year old) and about to have another. Considering my wife is in a similar situation, this question couldn't be more relevant. This idea can be expanded to those of us getting older, injured or of smaller stature. Keep in mind, a little common sense goes a long way.
Does It Hurt When I Do This?
Let me tell you something. I don't bruise too easily. You guys know after years of Wrestling, Football, Karate, Jujutsu and Judo- you develop resistance to those types of things. Well at least I That's what I thought? Every time I work out with Carl Cestari, I am left with reminders of our time together. I have to tell you, the day after filming the Combat Jujutsu Series I had bits and pieces bruised or missing!!!
Elements of Unarmed Combat
Custom build your own personal "system":
Regular or De-escalated
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There always exists stepping stones or a progression of events that lead up to a "situation". Whether YOU are AWARE of them or not is not the issue(it should be, but as they say "sh%& happens").
Tae Kwon Do As A Means To Stay In Shape
Becoming a martial artist is a fanatastic method of fitness. While there are many martial art forms to choose from, taekwondo is clearly the most beneficial, and the most practical. And while many realize the benefits of such exercise, the simple fact is most have no idea how to begin.
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with for awhile ourselves many moons ago. The "how" and "why" of our conclusions may be of some interest. Whether or not anyone agrees with them, well at the least you'll fully understand the basis for them.
Content, Are We?
I asked a simple question at the last seminar:
What Can We Learn From What Has Already Been Done?
Pre-WWII Judo was a far different thing than what we see now.
A Few Things Everyone Should Know to Keep Themselves Safe
The following are a few thoughts about how to decrease your chances of being a victim of a violent crime. I know a lot of times we focus on the nuts and bolts of a fight and we assume most of us know these things and this information is common knowledge for some of you, but it some times it's always good to review.
Basic Drills
We all have a good foundation in the basic blows and combinations.