Modern technology is it a friend or foe to the martial arts? We all know how computers and the internet has revolutionised our lives some say for the better others for the worse, I guess it is just a matter of perception. Let’s look at martial arts (must we Ang? Yes we must and no […]
The unspoken skills Martial arts are such a huge topic and everyone is concerned with how deadly they can be and who has the best style and who can beat who and so on. For me martial arts are so much more. If martial arts are practiced from a young age it can give you […]
Pressure point striking verses physical striking This is a subject that can be hard to get your head around, we all know when you punch someone you are making a physical effect but in most cases we are only using mass x speed x acceleration = power, but in Kyusho or pressure point fighting what […]
Path of least resistance This is a well known principle in martial arts but it is not just peculiar to them. Humans will always take the easiest route and in fairness we are a little bit lazy. That is why companies spend so much money on advertising to get you hooked into their products, systems […]
Solo training In this uncertain time and worldwide pandemic that is covid-19 it is now even more important to look after yourselves. We are not just talking about physically but mentally as well. So many people have now disengaged with each other physically and as martial artists we rely on each other to train, learn […]
What’s your style? What’s your style? As Parsons (bully on the boat in Enter the dragon said) Bruce Lee’s reply ‘‘It is the art of fighting without fighting.’’ It is a strange thing that as martial artists we spend all our time working out, training, practicing, sweating, taking the pain, the bruises, the knocks, obsessing […]
Martial arts summer camp June 19th 20th 21st 2020 This year we have our Filipino Kyusho martial arts camp in the heart of the beautiful New forest. Also 5 minutes away is some stunning beaches so not only can you train but you can also enjoy the surroundings and have a fun holiday with your […]
Principles in action Principles are something that has been in the forefront of my martial arts for the last 20 years, although I have been involved in the fighting arts for 50 years. It was only after meeting my good friend and aikido master Pip Mahony and having countless training sessions and discussions with him […]
Open-mindedness Today I would like to share some thoughts that may help you on your martial arts journey. That is open mindedness and I am sure you have heard this before from instructors and students alike spouting out how they are so open minded but what does it mean to you? For me it is […]
Pressure points, can you use them? After many years in training in traditional Shotokan karate (36 years) I realised that something was amiss, I regarded myself as a good puncher but when faced with a much bigger heavier trained opponent I found that he was able to take the punches, I was not looking to […]