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Month: February 2015

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Americanization of the Martial Arts

- 2015 February 162021 March 28 - Bryan Bagnas

It is no secret that Asian martial arts are incredibly popular in the United States. Any given town may have two or three Korean Tae Kwon Do schools, a few Okinawan karate schools, a Chinese kung fu school or two, and a handful of Judo, Aikido, Jiu Jitsu, and other schools scattered about. The prospective

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Blocks from Canada

- 2015 February 152020 March 8 - Bryan Bagnas

I got an email regarding my last post on Blocking Sets from my friend and fellow instructor Marlon Anthony Wilson. Here’s what he had to say: Interestingly I added a “blocking set” to my white belt curriculum. Advance block 1 Advance block 2 Go back block 3 Go back block 4 Turn block 5 (turn to

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Moving Blocking Set 1

- 2015 February 82019 June 1 - Bryan Bagnas 1 Comment on Moving Blocking Set 1

Moving sets allows the students to practice blocking techniques while moving and against a prearranged, predictable attack. We use these for white and yellow belts after they learn how to move (Half-moon steps) and how to block (blocking set 1). Now the student needs to do both at the same time — a real challenge

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You Do What You Practice

- 2015 February 62021 May 5 - Bryan Bagnas

The most important aspect of martial arts practice, especially for Kempo, is working on human bodies. Partner work is essential because you develop muscle memory in this type of training. Partner training also provides visual feedback about the opponent’s target area and the opponent’s reactions. By working with various body sizes, weights, and abilities, you

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How You Train Is How You Respond

- 2015 February 52021 May 5 - Bryan Bagnas

It’s late at night. As you walk into the parking lot, a stranger slams you into a car—your body aches. A powerful force holds you against the cold metal. The mysterious assailant forcefully takes your purse or wallet. Then they knock you to the ground. As you rub your sore leg, they drive off in

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