Cross training in martial arts Fitness and martial arts, in some shape or form have been always been practiced together. The basic stance work that every beginner learns is building the structure and strengthening their bodies for the training to come. Cross training between the two disciples should be aimed towards a unity and ultimately […]
Cultivate the beginners mind “Knowing” is the greatest enemy of learning it has been said. People like things to be familiar; we get up at the same time each day, have our same daily routines, wash, shave, breakfast, clean teeth etc. We leave for work at the same time, park in the same spot each […]
Spatial awareness in martial arts What is spatial awareness in martial arts? This is an interesting question which is over looked in martial arts in favour of just dealing with an attack as it is occurring i.e. concentrating on ways learnt in a system or style of martial arts to defend against the oncoming attack. […]
What’s the best martial art style to learn? This is a common question I get asked on a weekly basis and it should not be taken lightly, to some of us who have dedicated our lives to the practice of martial arts, we sometimes forget what a daunting task it is just to choose a […]
GM Angelo Baldissone Belgium November Seminar 2016 For the tenth year in a row saw me visit one of my favourite places Belgium to conduct seminars and private teaching. The Filipino Kyusho family is growing fast all around the world and it is always a pleasure to see all my students and friends there. It […]
Guro Luigi visits England again On the 3rd of November Guro Luigi Santangelo of Filipino Kyusho Switzerland visited England for 4 days intensive training at the Filipino Kyusho headquarters in the south of England. It is always a pleasure to have him here in the UK for training and to catch up on life. For […]
Panuntukan or Panatukan as it is more commonly known in the west comes from the Filipino word Suntokan meaning brawling, it is the art of brawling using every available part of your body to defend yourself, e.g. fists, elbows, head butts, Knees, Shoulders, kicking, stamping, grappling, throwing, tripping, pinning, nerve dysfunctions, choking, neck breaks etc […]
GM Angelo Baldissone French Seminar 2016 On the 7th of October 2016, I made my way to the not too far away place of Rennes in France to conduct a Seminar and private lessons. This was a long overdue visit as my last trip to France teaching was in 1998, where does the time go! […]
The Samurai Code Precepts of the Samurai – Samurai No Kokoroe Know yourself. (Jiko o shiru koto) Always follow through on commitments. (Jibun no kieta koto wa saigo made jikko suru koto) Respect everyone. (Ikanaru hito demo sonke suru koto) Hold strong convictions that cannot be altered by your circumstances. (Kankyo ni sayu sarenai tsuyoi […]
Wow that is such a loaded heading. What does martial arts learning mean to me and what does it mean to anyone trying to understand their chosen art. In the beginning maybe we learn for self defence to protect ourselves, our family and loved ones or maybe we do martial arts classes to get away […]