This is not a kihon-level presentation. The sequence of development presumes competency in basic lock-flow dexterity drills, the ability to keep connected pressure, and a familiarity with vectors. It is a play off a standard shomenunchi – irimi tai sabaki exercise incorporating both the font hand and back hand intercept. The hand work is not necessarily tied to, norContinue reading “IKKYO TO SANYKO”
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CIRCULAR DISSOLVES
Circular dissolves. Master Keating explains the concept. What we explore here is a counter-clockwise dissolve but the concepts are applicable to clockwise dissolves. For the last several classes we have been exploring circular dissolves though the simplified cross-hand encounter – aihanmi katate dori (R/R, L/L grasps). Setting the encounter: Nage presents hand thumb up –Continue reading “CIRCULAR DISSOLVES”
BONE LOCKING
Aihanmi katate dori irimi tenkan is generalized to the R/R, L/L relationship: a cross hand grab. The grab starts from the premise of an opponent approaching with the same dominate hand. Think weapons – this is a quick flow entry, with a cut over lead then passing to the outside line (kiri kaeshi). The kihon exercise isContinue reading “BONE LOCKING”
Protective Arts 