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The Pinan / Heian Series as a Fighting System: Part Four
Article by: Iain AbernethyWelcome to part four of this series of articles on the Pinan and Heian katas as a fighting system. In the first of this series of articles, we looked at the background of the Pinan / Heian katas and discussed how they are said to represent a complete fighting system that contains techniques for use [...]
Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Article by: Donald MiskelBefore I embark on this one sided discussion let me do a disclaimer. I am not trying to send you into communication overload with these articles and messages. Having dedicated well over half a century into the study and teaching at the martial arts two things have occurred that have caused this prolific outpouring. I [...]
The Cane; Up Close and Personal
Article by: Dave McNeillThe bad guy has picked his spot carefully; the hallway between the restaurant and the bathrooms is unusually narrow, the lighting dim, the noise from the crowded restaurant and piano bar will effectively drown out any sounds of struggle, or calls for help. You, the good guy, cannot swing the cane you are carrying, as [...]
A Samurai . . . To Serve
Article by: Allen WoodmanWhen martial artists think of a warrior figure that exemplifies the meaning of their training and their art, they usually think of a traditional Japanese Samurai, an eloquently dressed and immaculately armed warrior of Feudal Japan. The mental picture is of a Japanese warrior wearing an overstated ensemble of weapons and armor, including the most [...]
The Pinan / Heian Series as a Fighting System: Part Four
Article by: Iain AbernethyWelcome to part four of this series of articles on the Pinan and Heian katas as a fighting system. In the first of this series of articles, we looked at the background of the Pinan / Heian katas and discussed how they are said to represent a complete fighting system that contains techniques for use [...]
The Pinan / Heian Series as a Fighting System: Part Three
Article by: Iain AbernethyWelcome to part three of this series of articles. In the first part of this series we looked at the background of the Pinan / Heian katas and discussed how they are said to represent a coherent fighting system that contains techniques for use at all stages and all ranges of a fight. We also [...]
Building On a Preexisting Foundation
Article by: Donald MiskelArchaeologists often find older cities beneath cities that rose up later. I’m not sure why that is but maybe it is because they use the strength of the foundations of the previous structures to build on. I could be wrong in that assessment but the principle seems pretty sound to me. If it’s usable why [...]
Owning a Technique
Article by: Russell StutelyThis is a difficult one! How many repetitions are required to own a technique? 100? 1000? 10,000? Multiply that by the amount of techniques available and you start to ponder if you can ever get good at more than a few! Well, the good news is that there is an easier way.. the bad news… [...]
Regular Training Routine
Article by: Russell StutelyI thought I would give you a heads up as to what we are currently doing in our “Regular Training” in our “normal” martial arts class. Our Warm Up Based on a 3 Minute Round with One minute Rest. 3 Minutes broken down into 3 segments of 2 x 30 Sec exercises Each minute has [...]
The Tao in Jujitsu
Article by: Kimo WilliamsWhat is the Tao? Master Okazaki wrote in his Esoteric Principles “…To perfect one’s character one must be grateful for the abundant blessings of Heaven, Earth and Nature.” The word Nature is consistent with the “Tao” or the WAY . The word comes from an ancient Chinese Philosophy meaning the WAY Nature unfolds. The teachings [...]
