During class last night, we worked on a knife defense. Normally, we practice in the simplified format (beginner method) of right step forward and a […]
Month: November 2009
Kicking Notes
Just a few notes from class in regards to kicking. Crane before and after each kick for snap and to prevent someone catching the strike. […]
Ninja Kids and the Pee-Wee Class
What’s a PeeWee? The PeeWee class consists of five and six-year-olds. Their class is a simplified version of a regular class. It runs for 35 […]
Veterans Day: Honoring All Those Who Served in the Military
On this Veterans Day, let us honor the brave men and women who have served (and are serving) honorably and protected (and are protecting) our […]
How to Control Fear During a Real Fight
The first time fear took over my motor functions was when I was a child. The observation tower at Magic Mountain was very tall, on […]
How to Control Fear
Fear is a cruel master. It can cause you to flee or react without planning. Fear just is a warning device. Do not let it […]
Class Review for Wednesday
Just to recap what we went over. Practice your Monkey Dance 5 and Monkey Dance 3. Common mistakes included: Turning the hips too much while […]
5 Ways to Distract Your Opponent
The best way to overcome your opponent’s guard and defenses is not to overpower or out run them. Rather it is better to defeat them […]
Training with Music and Drums to Develop Rhythm in Kata
During my time at the university, I attended a Filipino Folk Dance workshop where we learned traditional dances. Two stood out as very peculiar. First, […]
The Hidden Triangle
We all know that a tripod is more stable than a biped. This is evident in how a tricycle and bicycle are parked. The tricycle, […]