Training With Teruo Chinen Sensei
Ed Sumner Sensei's Training With Teruo Chinen Sensei:
The first time I met Teruo Chinen Sensei was at the annual college tournament, held that year at Washington...
Custom Pistols of Steven Seagal
When even a Black Belt isn't enough . . . The Custom Pistols of Steven Seagal
Believe it or not, there are still a lot...
Closing the Gap in Fighting
The most important space for any fighter is the distance that separates them from their opponent. Closing that gap is the key to executing...
How to Tie a Martial Arts Belt, Fold a Uniform and Tie Uniform Pants...
Here are videos that will help you learn traditional ways a to tie a martial arts belt and fold a karate gi for different...
The Revival Of Bare-knuckle Boxing
Most people today think of fighting systems as Asian. Some also even think of Brazil or Israel, but most don’t think of martial arts...
How to Properly Hold a Knife for Self-Defense and Military Applications – Part 2
For too long Asian and Western knife aficionados have too eagerly advocated many knife grips that are questionable and even dangerous.
It’s All About Revenge For Gangs
One of the few absolutes in the world of street gangs is that when there is a gang-involved drive-by shooting, street brawl, or school...
KIAI – The Powerful Shout
KIAI - ( Exhale - the strong shout )
KI ( chi ) – inner energy
AI – uniting, joining
Kiai is the consequence of a special...
2 Stretch Yourself: Difficulties Doing a Side Split
Stretch Yourself: Difficulties With Doing a Side Split
This is the second installment of my column on training that appeared in May 1999 issue of...
KATA – An Important Part of Martial Arts
Kata is a form of unique obligatory exercises involving a series of hand and foot techniques, of punches and kicks, connected by certain movements,...
Nunti Bo: The bo with the sai on the end
In Isshin-ryu we have three bo (long staff) kata. About 20 years ago I was pondering a particular characteristic of one of them. Let...
Accuracy Capabilities of a Modern Sniper System 3
This is the final chapter dealing with the evaluation of L.O.D. Training Associates: a total sniper, equipment, and training system, developed by Mr. Billy...
Dim Mak vs Kyusho
Dim Mak vs Kyusho: They are very Different
Dim Mak / Dian Xue: 點穴 Death Touch or Delayed Death Touch
Kyusho: 急所 Vital Point
Although it appears...
Pressure Points in Shotokan Karate
Pressure Points in Shotokan Karate from Shotokan Karate Magazine, July, 2004 - There is a well known photo of Gichin Funakoshi in his 80’s performing...
Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act – The O.O.D.A. Process
When confronted by an aggressive person, whether it's training in a self-defense school or an actual conflict situation, your mind always follows a predictable...
Palm Heel Strike & Foot Stomp Technique Explained
In honor of Don Nagle's American Karate Association, Ed McGrath's School of Isshin Ryu Karatedo and Kobudo we would like to share our explanation...
