PERCEPTUAL SPEED

As I grow older, I worry that my vision will continue to degrade. During my last eye exam, my optometrist asked me my age, 50, I answered. “Ah, your eyes will continue to go to shit until about 65 and then it will level out.” Candid, but not reassuring. Eyesight is very important to meContinue reading “PERCEPTUAL SPEED”

IKKYO’S BUNKAI

This article is a revisit and amplification of an earlier post: Ikkyo is Makiotoshi. Makiotoshi is a capture followed with an oblique downward return along the line of attack to uke’s centerline. Essentially, the mechanics of the movement is a two-handed intercept while closing the gap to capture the attack, then the use of superiorContinue reading “IKKYO’S BUNKAI”

BROKEN RHYTHM

Another missed Saturday in Covid-mandated isolation. Another opportunity to cross-train solo skills. If you don’t already own one – a simple speed bag set up is a good investment. A free-standing unit is an inexpensive and portable way to start. With the bag, start with a standard rhythm to get a pattern and response fromContinue reading “BROKEN RHYTHM”