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Eric Wong’s Hip Flexibility Solution Program

Eric Wong’s Hip Flexibility Solution Program

Eric Wong’s Hip Flexibility Solution Program I have regained my mobility health through the use of Coach Scott Sonnon’s programs. Coach’s programs healed so many of the things I had done to myself through hard martial arts training.  The one area I continued to...

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Kata: A short word on principles and applications

Kata: A short word on principles and applications

There is an interesting thread on Van Canna Sensei’s Self Defence Realities forum on George Mattson’s website concerning Kata and application.  This is a short presentation I made to add to the discussion.  I warn some that I have strong beliefs on how tings...

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Slam Elevator Assault Drill

Slam Elevator Assault Drill

The Slam Elevator Assault Drill has the candidate standing with eyes closed as they are SLAMMED into the back of the “elevator” and must defend themselves.  There are two levels:  Softwork and Hardwork.  The Hardwork section is done in Tony Blauer’s...

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Blast Drill

Blast Drill

The Blast drill is inspired by the writings of Rory Miller and how criminals use the slap to freeze the good guys.  The drill has one person with their eyes closed then SLAPPED and attacked BUT not only must they respond but the response cannot be full contact...

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A small clip on the principles of locks and breaks

A small clip on the principles of locks and breaks

Knowing how to lock and break is an important micro-moment skill set to have when that is what is going to make is so that you survive an assault.  Here is a short clip that covers the underlying principles of what makes any lock or break work.

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Walk Through the Pain

Walk Through the Pain

Ignore the Pain Drill – To survive a vicious assault some times you simply must ignore the pain the aggressor is inflicting on you do what you MUST to survive.  This drill works on that survivor mindset.

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Kanshiwa Takedown Bunkai Part 3

Kanshiwa Takedown Bunkai Part 3

https://youtu.be/dnqPwDWVNOc 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...

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Kanshiwa Takedown Bunkai Part 2

Kanshiwa Takedown Bunkai Part 2

https://youtu.be/EyXZ60rEDFo 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...

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Kanshiwa Takedown Bunkai Part 1

Kanshiwa Takedown Bunkai Part 1

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...

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WPD Foundation Conditioning Drills

WPD Foundation Conditioning Drills

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...

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