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”
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RYOTEDORI 3
More ryotedori. First some tricks. If uke should try to exert a strong control by locking down on your wrists, remember to simply clap your hands quickly – then execute your technique. Remember – the closer your hands to your center the more power you have. Another trick is to recall that the weakest point ofContinue reading “RYOTEDORI 3”
JODAN
Funes the Memorious by Borges, for me, is a poignant reminder of the dangers of specificity – missing the forest for the trees. Funes focuses only on the details to the point that everything is unique – he has no ability to form connections to extrapolate a general pattern. There is a deep lesson here. Concentrate too heavilyContinue reading “JODAN”
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