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TYPES OF SPEED

“An attack must be executed with quickness, not speed. Attack with power, not strength. Thereis a great difference between speed and quickness, power and strength. Think this through carefully.It is the essence of strategy” Miyamoto Musashi Semantics are important – speed vs quickness. Power vs strength. What was Musashi driving at? Power doesn’t necessarily relyContinue reading “TYPES OF SPEED”

KOKYUHO

From seigan no kamai we explored the irimi entry which in essence is a slip to the outside line. Kokyuho from seigan no kamai is a cross body line – the lead hand remains in contact while the free hand strikes the opponent’s chin crossing the center line. From here we can take a humble breath exerciseContinue reading “KOKYUHO”

ROKU NO TACHI (6th Kumitachi)

Monday was a digression from continuing to explore irmi-nage / no ura concept I had been flirting with. Because I was not feeling well and didn’t want to sweat over everyone, I moved back to kimusubi/ the 6th kumitachi. I tried to show both roles independent of each other – as simple kata, then to pairContinue reading “ROKU NO TACHI (6th Kumitachi)”