A class outline for progressive techniques from static gyaku hanmi katatae dori Gyaku hanmi katatae dori: what is it? A hand grab. Why? Uke stop-hits a thrust, taking control of nage’s knife hand. From the grab, each player needs to match extension to create the dynamic tension necessary for a static encounter. Nage’s focus isContinue reading “GYAKU HANMI PROGRESSION”
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Bill Bagwell
Japanese swords and smiths have an aura of the exotic, but the truth is a master smith in every culture is a wizard. The skill to transmute and forge raw materials into something beautiful and deadly is marvelous and magical. Bill Bagwell was an American mage of blade craft. He died February 17, 2021. TheContinue reading “Bill Bagwell”
Michael Janich
I have never trained with Michael Janich – just purchased and read his books and videos. He is an important innovator in martial arts, especially in the use of edged weapons for self-defense. I first came across his work while researching the Fairbairn timetable of death and found his critical review and update in ContemporaryContinue reading “Michael Janich”
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