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”
Category Archives: Reference Materials
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”
SINAWALI in AIKIDO
This morning was a focus on the basic sinawali pattern at first merely to learn the drill. There are numerous online references to help remind you of the basic pattern. YouTube is an amazing resource if you can discern the true from the false. Techniques and tricks that once were only taught in person and at seminars thatContinue reading “SINAWALI in AIKIDO”
Protective Arts 