https://youtu.be/G0U1ThFHYmU This is a quick clip on a simple principle of guiding. The key to guiding is in understanding movement enough to predict the path of the incoming line of forces so that you can apply a small amount of pressure to “encourage” the limb to go...
https://youtu.be/L2bLSCpQFjo This is another quick clip and will cover the principle of using 4 Ounces to Move 1,000 Pounds and what that means. Too often it is interpreted to not use strength or power which really does not cover why. After you are in a position to...
https://youtu.be/4BKm1A3c410 Bunkai is the exploration of the applications of Kata. In these clips I am exploring using the moves of the Uechi Ryu Kata Kanshiwa for takedowns. Even if you do not do Kata or this one there is something to be learned form the...
https://youtu.be/AWEFk4KqpwI Often the first indication you have of an assault is being struck. Being hit when you have not experienced contact can create deep freeze. You will either have to break the freeze or minimize it by experiencing contact. So if you training...
This is a small clip on the principles of take-downs.