PROCEED WITH CAUTION! [1] A knife is a deadly weapon. It is easy to obtain, nearly instinctive to use, and is by far the most deadly weapon most of us will encounter. Therefore, please understand that tanto dori is an historical artifact more suitable to the dojo than the street. The attacks we defend againstContinue reading “TANTO DORI”
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CAPO FERRO – rapier
Beyond questioning, The Princess Bride (1987) is one of the greatest movies of all time. (The book, by William Goldman is wonderfully cynical, so do not neglect reading it.) And without a doubt, one of the best rapier duels is set on the Cliffs of Insanity between Westley (played by Cary Elwes [1]) and InigoContinue reading “CAPO FERRO – rapier”
BAGUA OPENING HANDS
For some time now, I have incorporated a basic hand and body exercise into my “warm up” sequence from Bagua Zhang – “opening hands” (see 3:36 for a reminder). The Bagua movement in isolation may seem awkward at first. I present it as a global body movement adding trunk and hip rotation and done oneContinue reading “BAGUA OPENING HANDS”
Protective Arts 