Videos

https://youtu.be/-GGXubu7lwQ This is a quick clip on a small piece of the principles of using the whole body. There are Six Harmonies, Three Internal and Three External. One piece of the three external harmonies that is very easy for students to adapt to is the Elbow...

https://youtu.be/utZ5JuoqiFk This is a quick clip on the principles of using only 4 ounces of pressure. This principle is a thought process to not allow the aggressor to get a “bite” on you. If they get a bite they can connect in a manner they want to and it allows...

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/RPhYgJ70iDI This is a quick clip on a simple but often missed principle: “Strike While Avoiding.” The ordering of the words is not semantics it is important and places the emphasise of your actions on striking – the avoiding should be second...

https://youtu.be/DTuO_w3JWUQ This is a quick clip on a great principle: “Shearing.” To use an edge of your body to cut though a spot on the aggressor’s body with an inclined plane – like cutting meat with a knife. They’re the meat – you’re the knife. It is a simple...

https://youtu.be/JY6k1DWLLsM This is a quick clip on a very basic principle: “Turn the Wheel.” I like students to begin working on non-prearranged drills from the first day and that can challenge them to respond quickly. The first clip “Get Your Hands Up” teaches them...

https://youtu.be/G0g8aCbgOGY This is a quick clip on a very basic principle: “Get Your Hands Up.” There is a natural response to something harmful coming at you and that is to get your hands up to protect yourself. This natural response has been since things have been...