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KUBOTAN

Kubotan Techniques for your library: download the PDF. Who is Takayuki Kubota? >here< What is a kubotan? A small hand-held impact weapon that is used as a “force multiplier” in order to facilitate locks and nerve plexus strikes. There are numerous historical and cultural precedents – yawara, kongou (vajra), tessen, shobo, pasak, etc. The techniques illustratedContinue reading “KUBOTAN”

FAIRBAIRN AND SYKES

Originally this post was titled “Shooting to Live” to make sure that the classic text would be available. It has been expanded (and may continue to be updated) to better serve as a reference for the men who were pioneers and innovators – but more importantly – men who actually used the techniques they taught. WilliamContinue reading “FAIRBAIRN AND SYKES”

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Here is a link to my research Bibliography and it is weighted to Aikido as my alma mater but there are other resources found there. It is by no means exhaustive but it may prove useful to help you along your path. There are additional evolving imbedded links and suggestions here. I recommend paper copies –Continue reading “BIBLIOGRAPHY”