protectivearts

Bowie Knife Fighting by John Styers

This is a transcription of Cold Steel by John Styers. It is important to remember that this book outlines a BASIC course of close-combat instruction. The elements covered in this system include bayonet, knife, stick and unarmed combat. Styers developed this system for BASIC training of soldiers. The fundamentals for employing the bayonet, knife, unarmedContinue reading “Bowie Knife Fighting by John Styers”

BOWIE KNIFE

The Bowie knife has a rich history and its lessons can be applied widely. True West Magazine has a good article illustrating the importance of the Bowie. (Master Keating makes his own observations on its history.) I encourage you to watch and learn; better still, seek instruction from its source. Some of Master Keating’s thoughts onContinue reading “BOWIE KNIFE”

KATA DORI Sankyo and Kokyu Nage

The prior classes were all explorations of the lines of entry – the kihon (flanking), ushiro (absorbing), and irimi (closing) entries. Mastering the entries and the timing differences are critical to being able to execute techniques. First master the maai (distance) and time (kimusubi). Then we added atemi – as a facilitating device. Proper atemi of course could beContinue reading “KATA DORI Sankyo and Kokyu Nage”