Self Defense Tutorials

Vital Points Hand Attacks 1 SideKick

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:16:56 GMT

Damage breath knocked out, loss of consciousness, extreme pain. Result attacker will be unable to move, breathe, and will be unable to finish attack. Result attacker will be unable to pick up arm or to continue to fight. Damage broken neck, loss of blood to brain. Result attacker will be knocked out for several seconds, or minutes. Fifty-Five Shuto to Jaw, Side of Face Damage broken jaw, teeth knocked out. Result attacker will lose consciousness for several minutes. Damage broken ribs, possible...

Vital Points Hand Attacks SideKick

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:15:55 GMT

If the following hand attacks are used in defensive situations, they can inflict serious damage upon an attacker when the hand technique is applied with the necessary speed, power, and accuracy. The vital points and appropriate attacks to each area are illustrated, with a notation on the damage and results of each hand attack. Damage crushed throat, broken Adam's apple. Result attacker will usually die unless given immediate medical help. Forty-Nine Shuto to Teeth Damage teeth knocked out, jaw...

Hung IHsiang Internal Power 2

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:02:18 GMT

While Hung I-Mien is small, thin, talkative, and very energetic, his younger brother Hung I-Hsiang is exactly the opposite in physical build and character. Hung I-Hsiang is a large man who does not talk much. While I was interviewing Hung I-Mien, he hardly ever sat down, he was always moving and demonstrating. During the interview with Hung I-Hsiang, he sat calmly in his chair the entire time. If Hung I-Hsiang is to be known as the Not-so-little Elephant, Hung I-Mien could be called the...

Kyujutsu HeroSystem

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:29:02 GMT

Kyujutsu is the Japanese art of the bow. In the modern era, under the name kyudo, it has become a highly philosophical form of sport with strong ties to Zen Buddhism, but in the past it was a deadly battlefield art. It changed from a form of warfare to a sport following the introduction of guns to Japan in about the 16 th century. In addition to learning standard archery, many warriors were also trained in the art of archery from horseback, which was variously known as kyuba, soieijutsu or...

A Brief Introduction to the BodyStrengthening Function of Eight Diagram Palm Qigong ClawKnives

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:23:48 GMT

By Li Zi Ming Translated by Huang Guo Qi In his later years, Li Zi Ming wrote a number of books and magazine articles in order to help promote Ba Gua Zhang for health maintenance and self-defense. In the following article, Li talks about the health benefits of walking the circle. It is interesting to note that in this article Li calls the circle walking practice Ba Gua Zhang Qi Gong. As Vince Black mentioned in the last article, Li thought that the practice of the Ba Gua system itself was...

Straight Palm Change 3 JingMovement

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:15:43 GMT

After having walked around the circle once in a counterclockwise direction, again perform the postures of PURPLE SWALLOW THROWS FAN, CLOSE THE DOOR, PUSH THE MOON and FLOWER HIDES UNDER LEAF See previous photos for this posture of the same name. Exactly the same as in the first palm change. HEALING White Snake Coils Around The snake represents the inner spirit but it still has a purely physical attachment. So when we are attacked, it is the Tantien that first subconsciously reacts. So this...

Zen Archery Kyudo PressurePoints

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:22:08 GMT

One of the most amazing expressions of the art of Zen is the ability to strike the bull's-eye of a target while blindfolded. Prerequisite Kyudo, Zen Mastery 10 Ranks, Blind-Fight. Effect This feat allows the Zen Mastery skill to have its normal effects on ranged attacks as well as melee attacks. Normal Zen Mastery normally only aids melee attacks. a sweet southern belle and dragged her off to Japan, where she didn't even speak the language. And then you let her have a half-breed, mutt girl who...

Chapter Seven InternalTension

Sat, 12 May 2012 22:50:40 GMT

I asked my good friend and senior instructor for the WTBA and authority on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wally Simpson to write this chapter putting forth the T.C.M. view of what Qi is. Wally has at this time one video production covering Chinese Massage and related topics. You could contact him via the WTBA should you wish to purchase the video. It is well worth a look for anyone seriously interested in T.C.M. any of the ancient races of the world believed that the body and I y I indeed the...

Martial Arts Companion WeaponStyle

Sat, 12 May 2012 21:08:47 GMT

The rules presented in Martial Arts Companion should be considered for use as the Gamemaster sees fit. Every effort has been made to present a balanced set of rules, but as always the Gamemaster is the final judge of what he will include in his campaign. 5.1 the rolemaster standard rules Martial Arts Companion makes some additions and a few significant changes to the Rolemaster Standard Rules. The Everyman and Occupational skills for the Warrior monk and Monk professions have undergone changes....

AT EMI WITH THE HEAD A tamaA teWaza SelfDefence

Sat, 12 May 2012 13:44:52 GMT

Points of Impact and Atemi from the Front Fig. 71 . Points of Impact They are from the front, the forehead, and from behind, the occiput. The atemi delivered with the head are essentially defensive atemi against a frontal or rear waist-hold. The atemi with the head must be placed from close quarters by suddenly contracting the muscles of the neck without shifting the body. For that purpose you should practise turning your head to right and left, bending it far forward and backwards and making...

The Eight Secrets to Ba Gua Zhang Practice SwimmingBody

Sat, 12 May 2012 12:54:35 GMT

In both of the books Wang Shu Jin wrote, Ba Gua Linked Palms and Ba Gua Swimming Body Palms, there are sections on The Eight Secrets to Ba Gua Zhang Practice. These secrets, or key points, are presented in eight, one-character principles which are a guide to both external postures and internal feelings. These form a conceptual base upon which all subsequent techniques are built. Each of these eight concepts focuses on three areas of the body. The Three Ding's - the highest, outermost The head...

Instructor Insight WingChun

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:35:59 GMT

Most of my working life has been spent in the world of 'dance', as a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer. For ten years I was the Artistic Director of my own company, Adonais Ballet Company, which successfully toured the length and breadth of the U.K in the I began studying Classical Yang style Taiji because I found its practice and the philosophy behind it compelling. I became a teacher of Taiji in the Bucks area. One day while walking in Chinatown, I spotted a selection of...

Info Yft BlackBelt

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:20:47 GMT

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Thu, 10 May 2012 15:33:18 GMT

Start by slipping his left arm and stepping in for a right neck forearm Start by slipping his left arm and stepping in for a right neck forearm Hold his left down as you smash your right forearm across his neck, locking his neck up. Hold his left down as you smash your right forearm across his neck, locking his neck up. Lock your arm around his neck, step to the back and throw him to the ground. When he hits the ground you immediately finish him with a double left right to the face and throat....

Beltassisted Hip Throw Wrestling

Thu, 10 May 2012 01:37:35 GMT

The Russian players love using the opponent's belt to aid in certain throws. You might say that this is unrealistic because, in the street, attackers are very unlikely to be wearing a martial arts belt, and you'd be right. What I have found though is that it doesn't have to be a belt that you grab you can use anything to aid the throw such as the back of the attacker's jacket, trousers, jumper or shirt. With the belt-assisted hip throw you simply reach, or better still throw, your right arm...

Chin Jab And Trip DoubleAction

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:10:27 GMT

When opposite your opponent, time your steps so that your right leg can be placed in rear of his right heel. Execute a chin jab at the same time, as in left above. The blow to the chin can be as hard as desired even a light push will send him down. A hard blow, coupled with the trip, will result in a knockout and possible concussion, as is shown at the right above. o i i i s i v i i k m i i lt i gt m r. i Although the intent in most eases is only robbery, many victims have lost their lives when...

Circle Walking Variations Circle Walking 2

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:29:43 GMT

As discussed above, there are many benefits the Ba Gua Zhang practitioner can gain from the circle walk practice. The circle walking method employed will depend upon the result desired. Below I will discuss several of the most common circle walking methods employed by Ba Gua practitioners. I have divided this section into stepping methods, body methods, and mental methods use of intention . While there are literally dozens of different stepping methods Ba Gua practitioners will employ while...

Rampaging Brute BasicAttack

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:11:33 GMT

My hammer says that it and me are coming in fast and getting what we came for. Prerequisite Fighter, Ogremight Student feat Your arrival is heralded by the crash of splintering wood and the roar of a battle cry. When you smash through a door with a single swing of your massive weapon and barrel into the midst of your enemies, they dodge out of the way if they're wise. If battle has taught you anything, it's that weight plus momentum equals deadly force. When you set your bulk in motion, anyone...

The Pa Kua Chang of Fu ChenSung Pushing Hands 2

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:22:15 GMT

Speak to any native of Southern China about Pa Kua Chang and the name Fu Chen-Sung will quickly come up in the conversation. Fu was largely responsible for the introduction of the Northern internal martial arts systems to the Southern Chinese and his dragon like coiling movements, lightning quick footwork, hurricane like spinning maneuvers, and thunderous palm strikes are legendary. Fu Chen-Sung, whose pseudonym was Ch'ien-K'un, was born in 1872 in the County of Hai Ching, District of Me Yang,...

Reverse Pushup IntenseTraining

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:11:34 GMT

Another great exercise that is a close relative to the Wrestler's Bridge is the Reverse Pushup. Perform this movement by pushing upward with your arms and legs in a simultaneous fashion. Another variation to the traditional Wrestler's Bridge is to hold yourself in the upright position of the Reverse Pushup. You will hold yourself from the hands and legs while your head remains off of the ground. Give it a try.

fiMlj Pa Kua Chang ImmortalSword

Sun, 06 May 2012 20:46:44 GMT

Eight Immortal Sword by Park Bok Nam Eight Immortal Sword by Park Bok Nam A Weapon is an Extension of the Mind by Carlos Casados Published bi-monthly by High View Publications, P.O. Box 51967, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Web http infinity.dorsai.org highview The Pa Kua Chang Journal is published six times a year. Each issue features an interview with, or article by, one or more Ba Gua Zhang instructor s from mainland China, Taiwan, the United States, and or Canada. The interviews will report on...

A Weapon is an Extension of the Mind ImmortalSword

Sun, 06 May 2012 08:45:32 GMT

That th e warriors of old came too our peaceful hermitages to foster their martial skill is no paradox. They came to learn how to apply the secret of emptiness, how to ensure that the enemy's sword, though aimed at flesh, encounters void,, and how to destroy the foe by striking with dispassion. Hatred arouses wrath wrath breeds excitement excitement leads to carelessness which, to a warrior, brings death. A master swordsman can slay ten enemies besetting him simultaneously, by virtue of such...

Strength Training Exercises for the Glutes Strength Training 2

Sat, 05 May 2012 20:32:45 GMT

Reverse Hyper. This unique exercise allows an open-chain extension of the torso, essentially the reverse of the hip extension exercise. Assume a prone position on the machine, holding securely onto the handles. Clasp a dumbbell between your feet for added resistance. Using a strong contraction of the erector spinae, glutes, and hamstrings, raise the lower body until the entire body is parallel to the floor. Maintain a consistent curvature of the lower back. If the curve of the lower back...

Joint Problems and Injuries Strength Training 2

Sat, 05 May 2012 19:16:14 GMT

The following section was adapted from a series of articles by the author in conjunction with Dr. Sal A. Arria for Muscle amp Fitness magazine. Most athletes are no strangers to joint problems, and martial artists are no exception. The following section deals with the most common joint problems and injuries, and offers a range of preventive suggestions and solutions. Remember that with any medical problem, the most prudent first step is to consult with a competent sports medicine physician,...

Department7 AttackBonus

Sat, 05 May 2012 06:05:00 GMT

In Gangland, Department-7 is a multi-jurisdictional federal task force investigating gang activities and enforcing the RICO act. In 1970, Congress passed the Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organizations statute, otherwise known as the RICO Act. It's possible to use any of the rules from Chapter Ten FX Abilities in the d20 Modern Roleplaying Game in a Gangland campaign. However, the basic campaign assumes you don't use any of them. Some GMs might prefer a more fu, less guns approach to the...

OBSCURE SWORD flank left hand shoulder grab Kenpo

Sat, 05 May 2012 01:28:59 GMT

1. With feet together, step directly forward to 12 o'clock with your left foot into a left neutral bow facing straight ahead with your right hand sword cocked to your heart palm up simultaneously pin opponent's right hand with your left hand to your right shoulder. 2. Immediately pivot to 4 o'clock into a right forward bow while delivering a right outward hand sword to opponent's throat. 3. Deliver a left kick to opponent's groin and plant your left foot back to your former position with your...

Naginatajutsu Sojutsu HeroSystem

Fri, 04 May 2012 23:47:07 GMT

The maneuvers listed below describe two different, yet similar, weapon arts Naginatajutsu the art of the halberd and Sojutsu the art of the spear . Naginatajutsu also known as chotojutsu is the art of using the naginata, or Japanese halberd including its shorter version, the nagakami . From earliest times it was one of the weapons every warrior was trained to use, and many warrior-monks favored it as well. However, during the Edo Period 1603-1867 , the naginata fell into disuse and eventually...

The Origins of Pa Kua Chang Part 3 PalmChange

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:17:40 GMT

In the Pa Kua Chang Journal, Volume 3, Number 1, we began a serial article which explores the origins of the art of Pa Kua Chang. In the first installment Vol. 3, No. 1, p. 14-20 , we reported that there are four main theories relating to Pa Kua's origins. These theories are as follows 1 Tung Hai-Ch'uan developed Pa Kua Chang after learning Yin Yang Pa P'an Chang from Tung Men-Lin. This version of Pa Kua's origin was published in the 1937 text Yin Yang Pa P'an Chang Fa written by Jen...

Purpose and Policy Statement EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:38:03 GMT

In order to keep the Pa Kua Chang Journal an un-biased forum for Pa Kua Chang instructors and practitioners to exchange their thoughts and ideas about the art of Pa Kua Chang, this Journal is totally subscriber-supported and does not affiliate itself with, or receive support from, any particular Pa Kua Chang instructor or martial arts school. In order to help maintain integrity and impartiality, the Journal will not accept paid advertisement. The Journal is published six times a year. Each...

Letsbloking Com EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:37:56 GMT

In our last issue Vol. 3, No. 1, page 6 we included an article which described the Pa Kua Chang generation names as written by Tung Hai-Ch'uan. It turns out that we made a mistake on one of the characters listed. The mistake was made on the character which depicts the seventh generation. The generation name is I. The correct character is shown below. The incorrect character we printed is pronounced the same as the correct character and the name as it is printed on the stone at Tung's tomb is...

On the Cover EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:37:50 GMT

Since there were never any pictures taken of Ch'eng T'ing-Hua, this months cover features 3 photos and a drawing of four of Ch'eng's famous students. 1 - Photo number one is of Ch'eng's youngest son, Cheng Yu-Hsin. 2 - Photo number two is of Ch'eng's most well known student, Sun Lu-T'ang. 3 - This drawing is a likeness of Ch'eng's younger brother, Ch'eng Tien-Hua. Ch'eng Tien-Hua also studied with Tung Hai-Ch'uan. 4 - This photo is of Ch'eng's eldest son, Ch'eng Yu-Lung also known as Ch'eng...

The Pa Kua Chang of Cheng TingHua EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:37:41 GMT

Go ask the common man on the street who Tung Hai-Ch'uan's two most famous students were and nine out of ten responses will be a very puzzled look followed by, What's a Tung The tenth guy will just ignore you. However, ask this same question of any Pa Kua Chang practitioner, or avid player of Trivial Pursuit The Pa Kua Chang Edition, and more times than not the answer will be Yin Fu and Ch'eng T'ing-Hua. Yin Fu is very well known because he was Tung's first Pa Kua student and stayed with Tung...

with one leg crossed over the other however there was no chair under him EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:37:30 GMT

In the late 1800's, two wrestling styles were popular in Beijing, Manchurian Mongolian wrestling and Pao Ting fast style wrestling. The Pao Ting style was quicker than the Manchurian style. As soon as the opponent came in contact with the wrestler, he would be thrown. There was not any grappling, struggling, or tussling as we see in western wrestling. This wrestling also combined punching, kicking, joint locking and point striking with its throwing techniques. Ch'eng T'ing-Hua was a avid...

Cheng TingHuas youngest son Cheng YuHsin EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:37:18 GMT

Another kind of kung fu that Ch'eng practiced as a young eyeglass maker involved increasing his leg strength. In all Chinese martial arts, leg strength and stability are necessary skills. While Ch'eng was studying shuai chiao it is said that while he ground glass in the shop, he would sit with his legs crossed ankle of the upper leg resting on the knee of the lower leg . He would appear to be sitting in a chair with one leg crossed over the other, however, there was no chair under him. He would...

Li TsunI left and Chang ChaoTung right were two with Cheng TingHua and probably learned their EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:37:10 GMT

against him. Ch'eng made several attempts at attacking Tung but was never able to even lay a hand on him. Ch'eng knelt down and asked Tung if he could become a student. At this point in time, Tung had not accepted many Pa Kua Chang students. Although Tung had taught many people martial arts in the Prince of Su's palace, it is said that he had only taught Pa Kua to three people prior to teaching Ch'eng T'ing-Hua. The large majority of his students in the palace were said to have learned...

we can assume that Tung would have taught Cheng using Chengs knowledge of shuai chiao as a base EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:37:00 GMT

If those who say Tung's original tombstone had his students listed in the order in which he taught them are correct, then Ch'eng was indeed Tung's fourth disciple, as his name appears fourth on the list. The first name listed on this stele is Yin Fu, followed by Ma Wei-Chi, Shih Chi-Tung, and then Ch'eng T'ing-Hua. The year Ch'eng met Tung was approximately 1876. Tung died in 1882, so at best Ch'eng studied with Tung for 5 or 6 years. Tung Hai-Ch'uan was known to have only accepted Pa Kua Chang...

of the famous HsingI masters who were good friends Pa Kua Chang from Cheng not Tung HaiChuan EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:36:47 GMT

style of martial art. It is said that after laying a Pa Kua foundation with the circle walk practice, single palm change, double palm change, and smooth changing palm, Tung would teach the student Pa Kua Chang based on what the student already knew. Taking this information to be true, we can assume that Tung would have taught Ch'eng using Ch'eng's knowledge of shuai chiao as a base. Some accounts of Ch'eng's life report that if a martial artist came to challenge Tung, they would first have to...

Cheng TingHuas eldest son Cheng YuLung EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:36:38 GMT

the punch and Kuo's incoming fist struck the door frame, knocking a piece of it off. Kuo was startled at Ch'eng's speed and agility and knew that Tung was much better than Ch'eng, so he dropped the idea of a challenge with Tung. This story concludes with a similar statement about the two masters agreeing that students of Hsing-I should study Pa Kua and vice-versa. While this would also make a fascinating bed time story for the kids, it is probably not true either. Some say that Ch'eng and Kuo...

Anecdotes about Cheng TingHua EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:36:16 GMT

As with all famous martial artist, stories of Ch'eng Ting-Hua's greatness are plentiful. In their book, Ch'eng Style Pa Kua Chang, Liu Ching-Ju and Ma Yu-Ching tell stories about Ch'eng wearing a ten catty vest of iron when he practiced Pa Kua and when he was at work during the day. They also say that Ch'eng would practice his chuang chang crashing palm for hours by striking a heavy bag of sand which hung from the ceiling. They claim that he also liked to practiced his Pa Kua while carrying a...

Cheng TingHuas Death EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:36:02 GMT

Ch'eng T'ing-Hua was killed during the Boxer Rebellion when the eight foreign armies invaded Beijing 1900 . The story, which has been printed in various books which contain accounts of Ch'eng's life, states that when he saw the invading armies come into Beijing, he swore to defend his country from the enemy. It is said that he witnessed German soldiers killing civilians, and burning and plundering without restraint. Full of anger, he approached a German patrol alone and attacked them with...

Cheng TingHuas Students EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:35:44 GMT

Ch'eng T'ing-Hua taught Pa Kua Chang near his spectacles shop in Beijing, which was located near the Chung Wen Gate in the southern part of the city about one mile northeast of the Temple of Heaven . The practice area they used was referred to as the southern field. In addition to teaching in Beijing, Ch'eng also taught in his home village in Shen County. Ch'eng's father had died young and Ch'eng returned to his village once a month to look in on his mother. One of the first people Ch'eng...

The Origins of Pa Kua Chang Part 2 EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:35:18 GMT

In the last issue of the Pa Kua Chang Journal, we began a serial article which explores the origins of the art of Pa Kua Chang. In the first instalment, we reported that there are four main theories relating to Pa Kua's origins. These theories are as follows 1 Tung Hai-Ch'uan developed Pa Kua Chang after learning Yin Yang Pa P'an Chang from Tung Men-Lin. This version of Pa Kua's origin was published in the 1937 text Yin Yang Pa P'an Chang Fa written by Jen Chih-Ch'eng. 2 The Unauthorized...

Pa Kua Chang practitioner and martial arts historian Kang KoWu A Yunnan native Kang now lives in Beijing EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:35:06 GMT

that Tung might have learned from. 4 Tung Hai-Ch'uan was the founder of Pa Kua Chang. The individuals who subscribe to this theory believe that Tung spent his youth learning other martial arts and invented Pa Kua Chang based on his experience combined with a circle walking meditation practice he learned from a Taoist. In the first part of this article, we examined the first two theories listed above and concluded that these two theories had no basis in fact. The primary source of this...

Kaos laterheaven Pa Kua was the same as that taught by Han MuHsia EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:33:59 GMT

applications. A few of the schools in Ch'eng T'ing-Hua's lineage now practice Liu Te-K'uan's straight line sets. Liang Chen-P'u's Pa Kua contains eight straight line sets which each contain 8 movements. The first movement of each set is an attack. The next movement is designed to simultaneously defend against and counter-attack the movement that the opponent would most likely make to defend himself against the original attack. The set continues in this fashion and thus becomes a linked fighting...

Legends of Other Taoists EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:33:39 GMT

Aside from the story of Pa Kua Chang originating from the brothers Pi, there are numerous other fables floating around which claim that Tung learned from other mystical masters of the mountains. Many of these stories of Pa Kua's origins, and anecdotes of Tung's life, were the creations of a well known storyteller in Tianjin, Chang Chieh-Sen. Chang practiced Pa Kua and loved to tell stories about Tung to anyone who would listen. Those who sat and listened to his tales knew that he was making...

Tien Hui claims to have studied a family style Pa Kua Chang which is over 400 years old EightPalms

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:33:28 GMT

the Emperor. He secretly entered the Palace in Beijing on several occasions and killed people. During the Tao Kuang Emperors reign 1821-1850 , a third generation practitioner, T'ien Fu-Yu, had great battles in front of the Emperor regents palace and killed several scores of people. This news was said to have shaken Beijing at the time. This story was told 100 years later by T'ien Hui, who at the time was 60 years old. When Professor K'ang Ko-Wu read these two stories, he was naturally very...

Mmmmmmmmusmmmmmmmmumummmmumsmmsmmmmmmu WeaponStyle

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:32:08 GMT

Special Abilities This style has a special maneuver Inner Air and a special attack the Toppling Kick . In addition, all Adrenal Strength and Adrenal Toughness maneuvers take only a 10 preparation activity to use this has no effect on the Inner Air maneuver . Finally, if the GM is allowing Chi Power skills, the style should allow either the Chi Powers Invincible Stance, Chi Powers Invulnerability, or Chi Powers Rise of the Phoenix skills. Inner Air With a successful Adrenal Toughness maneuver...

Base Cost Martial Arts Style Cost WeaponStyle

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:31:38 GMT

0 points Allow up to 2 degrees of attacks maximum 5 points Allow up to 5 degrees of attacks maximum damage threshold of Degree 3 10 points Allow up to 7 degrees of attacks maximum damage threshold of Degree 4 20 points Allow up to 11 degrees of attacks maximum damage threshold of Degree 4 The degree thresholds may be associated with any of the following skills Martial Arts Striking, Martial Arts Sweeping, Nerve Strikes, and Locking Holds in any combination so if a character is taking 7 degrees...

Martial Arts Companion Iai WeaponStyle

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:31:29 GMT

The Martial Arts Style skills are a new concept presented in this companion. Each Martial Arts Style skill represents a set of unique capabilities and benefits to the user in combat. Training in a martial arts style allows its user to become more efficient and economical with his unarmed attacks. The martial artist's advanced training in unarmed combat allows him to exceed certain limitations to which the common unarmed combatant is bound. For example, a martial artist could have improved...

Martial Arts Styles WeaponStyle

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:31:10 GMT

The slow rhythmic beating of the drum began as the two masters bowed to each other from opposite sides of the rough dirt ring. Arrayed in a semi-circle behind their masters, their students held banners and signs proclaiming the strength and power of their schools. One master was a slender young man in a white robe embroidered with wading and flying cranes. I later learned his name was Chu Ho and that he was the youngest man to be awarded the rank of master of the Imperial Tiger style in over...

Foreword NinjaTraining

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:25:16 GMT

This volume is the second in a series of ca glimpses of the art and thought of my martial teacher, ninjutsu grandmaster Masaaki Hatsi The material was translated from a series of sp taneous question-and-answer sessions taped in Hatsumi's home during a succession of visits non-Japanese friends and students. As is charact tic of Dr. Hatsumi, he often replied to the quest and comments of his visitors in this book with c lt ful and sometimes humorous answers that refle his state of mind and point...

Translation Note NinjaTraining

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:25:07 GMT

Although some of the Japanese of these interviews was capably translated at the time it was given by Doron Navon, the entire text has been retranslated from the original. Unnecessary repetitions, inaudible phrases, etc., have been edited out. Dr. Hatsumi's manner of speaking is by no means always straightforward, and little attempt has been made to reproduce it, since it was felt that this would be too confusing and barely readable. However, efforts have been made including consultation with...

You Must Know How To Fall Correctly StreetFighting

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:21:31 GMT

So what happens if in spile of all the moves, tactics and blows you manage to get in. you trip and hit the dirt Or worse still, are caught off balancc and the thug shoves you over Believe it or not, you can actually turn the fall to your advantage, because a guy who sees you dropping is going to relax a bit. even if only for a second or so, and that is when you can do a come-back and let him have it. You have to practise falling and recovering, so that if you happen to be pushed over or trip,...

Letsbloking Com StreetFighting

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:21:21 GMT

This is a most effective form of attack and can temporarily disable a foe. Bend your knee and bring up your leg. timing at your opponent. This type of attack obviously is reserved for situations when your opponent is at very closc range. Knees are even more solid than elbows and can be used against very solid targets like the head, subject to the condition that you never kick above ihc waist. The way around this problem is to get hold of your attacker's head and bring his nose down to your knee...

Horizontal Elbow Strike StreetFighting

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:21:09 GMT

Another powerful close up strike. This time your elbow moves horizontally into your attackers head. To generate power for this strike, you must forcefully pivot your hips and shoulders in the direction of the opponent. The illustration opposite shows a combination attack, hitting the opponent with a left horizontal elbow strike quickly followed by a stnkc using the right elbow. The point of the elbow is solid and effective against the nose, throat, midsection which includes the solar plexus...

How Elbows Knees Are Used In A Fight StreetFighting

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:20:44 GMT

As the fight begins to develop into a grappling match the elbows and knees come more and more into play. They arc short range weapons which arc also very strong, pro vided you use them in the right context. An earlier chapter explained the construction of these joints and from this you will recall that the secret to smashing or not smashing them comes from the angle of use. or abuse. If you twist your attacker's elbow in the wrong direction the ball joint will begin to fail and then he's really...

The Inside Crane StreetFighting

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:20:32 GMT

This is a close in block which will most commonly be used to deflect a hook to the side head jaw. Note from the pictures how the defender blocks the hook with his left whilst simultaneously moving his head away. the action continues the defender could have gone for a chop to the neck hut seeing the attacker's right hand pulling away he perceived a left hook. This is blocked by a palm smash to the shoulder and then could be followed up by either a head butt, palm strike to the jaw or hand chop...

UNFOLDING THE DARK left step through punch from right rear flank Kenpo

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:19:42 GMT

1. With back toward your opponent and assuming direction you're facing is 12 o'clock, as attack commences hop onto your left leg to 10 o'clock and deliver a right knife-edge kick to left knee of opponent. 2. Plant your right foot to 5 o'clock, drag your left foot, and right back kick again to opponent's left rib cage. Plant your right foot toward 5 o'clock into a right inverted neutral bow. 3. Have your left leg stiff-leg sweep counter clockwise along the ground 180 degree sweep and buckle...

ROTATING DESTRUCTION right front snap kick and left spinning back kick combination Kenpo

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:19:32 GMT

1. While in a right neutral bow with your left hand cocked high near your sternum and your right hand hanging low near your right leg and as your opponent delivers a right front snap kick, execute a right inside downward block palm down shuffling back in you have to and continue to loop the right arm downward and outward into a extended outward block thus forcing your opponent clockwise and over so that his back faces toward you. 2. As opponent does a left spinning back kick toward 6 o'clock...

DECEPTIVE PANTHER combination front right snap kick low and right roundhouse high Kenpo

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:19:26 GMT

1. While in a right neutral bow shift your left foot to 4 o'clock angle change and as your opponent's kick is delivered have your guarding hands change so that you position them into a left downward and right inward to block both kicks universal block , the low kick with your left arm and the high kick with your right arm. 2. As opponent is in the process of covering out deliver a right hopping side kick to opponent's left inner knee to buckle him. 3. Plant your right foot forward into a right...

Holding the Sticks on Your Body KarateWeapons

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:16:54 GMT

Since the nunchaku are illegal to carry, I will not discuss carrying them concealed, but you should know how to carry them in class when you practice with them. The front carry place the sticks into your belt with the string end pointed down. This allows you easy access to the sticks. The back carry place the sticks with the String up top and under your belt across your back. This allows you to be able to reach around behind and grab the sticks. There are many different movement patterns you...

Using the Saifor a Wrist Control KarateWeapons

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:11:51 GMT

The sai is very effective for controlling and hurting the wrist. To do most wrist techniques with the sai, simply grab the wrist between the prong of the sai and the blade. A front view of the sai grabbing the wrist. Note the prong is under the wrist, and the blade is across on top. The back view of the sai grabbing the wrist. Notice the blade pressing on the wrist bone for pain. 218 A block with the sai and a wrist lock being applied. A rising block and a wrist lock being applied. A rising...

Chapter 4 The Staff KarateWeapons

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:08:36 GMT

The staff is called by many names, the baton, the jo, the night stick, the bat, but all refer to a stick of wood that is approximately two to three feet in length. It is a very common weapon of defense and is carried by most of the police in the world because of its effectiveness. It can be used to strike, to block, to jab, to hold, and to throw an opponent and is easily made and maintained. With a little practice you will be able to twirl the stick in your hands and around your body and make...

Defense Against the Bo KarateWeapons

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:52 GMT

Escape Jrom a rear cEiokt with t he bo as ic Now up youT arms acscJ pull itdivn cui I lie LbokL-H yuu from. behind, tLsntrn your nnck bo re re ievi thy choking rL'.qsLirtt. Escape Jrom a rear cEiokt with t he bo as ic Now up youT arms acscJ pull itdivn cui I lie LbokL-H yuu from. behind, tLsntrn your nnck bo re re ievi thy choking rL'.qsLirtt. Hold very tight and bend your knees and lift. This will throw him over your back to the ground. On the ground, you will find you have the bo. Use it to...

Letsbloking Com KarateWeapons

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:58:04 GMT

Block the right sai by swinging the bo across the body. Block the left sai by swinging the bo back to the left. Counter by striking the side of his head. Counter by striking the side of his head. Finish by smashing his face with a left-hand swing. 135 Block his thrust by swinging the bo downward across his knife arm. Counter and finish him by smashing upward with the bo into the side of his face. CuunlLT with a i n i s h to the side ni h.Lp head Finish him with a smash on the back of his neck....

By Kent Howard SwimmingBody

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:00:22 GMT

In this article Kent Howard, who currently lives in the Boston area, discusses the principles of Wang Shu Jin's Ba Gua and demonstrates their utility in martial application. Each section of this article discusses principles which he was taught by his teacher Huang Jin Sheng, a twenty-five year student of Wang Shu Jin. In the article Kent makes use of many translated quotes taken from books written by both Wang Shu Jin and Huang Jin Sheng.

Night Techniques SniperWeapons

Fri, 04 May 2012 03:46:32 GMT

Without night vision devices, the sniper team must depend upon eyesight. Regardless of night brightness, the human eye cannot function at night with daylight precision. For maximum effectiveness, the sniper team must apply the following principles of night vision a. Night Adaptation. The sniper team should wear sunglasses or red-lensed goggles in lighted areas before departing on a mission. After departure, the team makes a darkness adaptation and listening halt for 30 minutes. b. Off-Center...

Ba Gua Zhang Calendar SwimmingBody

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:53:49 GMT

Ever since we started publishing the Pa Kua Chang Journal and including photographs of the old Ba Gua masters I have received numerous phone calls and letters from people wanting copies of some of the photographs so they could hang them in their school or workout space. I have been reluctant simply because it would have been a lot of work to make single blow up copies of these pictures for those who wanted them. But now I've come up with a solution, a Ba Gua Zhang Calendar for 1996. Each month...

Standing Practice SwimmingBody

Wed, 02 May 2012 06:59:25 GMT

In Wang Shu Jin's first book he wrote You must practice zhan zhuang - post standing . No matter which type of martial arts you practice, zhan zhuang training will be a basic requirement. In olden times, students had to practice zhan zhuang for one or two years before they were allowed to learn any forms. Therefore, each generation produced outstanding martial artists. In modern society, people have changed their way of thinking. If you had such strict requirements today, there would be few who...

The Nunchaku KarateWeapons

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:52:20 GMT

Perhaps the most popular, purely martial arts weapon today are the nunchaku, and the reasons are numerous. Extremely effective and powerful, the nunchaku do not require great strength or skill to master. They are lightning fast and beautiful to watch, and so powerful that they allow the user to devastate several unarmed men at once. Therefore, they are illegal in many states, and will be in many more as they fall into the hands of unscrupulous users who employ them to hurt and kill other men...

SP 19 XIONGXIANG Chest Home WholeBody

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:29:37 GMT

1 rib above SP 18, in the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the CV MO. Usually using a finger jab, this point is interesting as it controls the power to the opposite leg. So if you strike to SP 19 on his right side, his left leg will be weakened and visa-versa. I was taught that the location for this point was a little more to the outside of the body in the shoulder crease, but I have not come across this location in any texts. The affect is the same however using both locations. Great...

Optional Rule Custom Quality Levels CinematicSkills

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:20:35 GMT

The GM may opt to allow attractiveness, balance, and materials to vary independently. Pick the desired features below, add their price modifiers, and apply the final percentage to the weapon's price after all other modifications. If this gives a discount larger than -80 , limit it to -80 . Balance refers to the previous rule materials describes the quality ratings in the Basic Set. Fine Balance All weapons but sticks and improvised weapons 400 . Cheap Materials Melee and thrown weapons only -60...

Summary 1 SniperTraining

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:10:56 GMT

1. Reemphasize. During this period of instruction, we have discussed the capabilities and limitations of observation during the hours of both daylight and dark. The different techniques and aids of improving your vision were discussed. We covered the night observation aids that are availalbe to the sniper. It was noted that the binoculars are the simplest and fastest to use. The starlight scope was discussed in detail as to it's employment and those factors affecting it's employment. In...

Letsbloking Com Filipino Martial Arts

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:14:59 GMT

ThU U one of the many double stick drills Sln.iwnlll used In Kail. In the drill you make contact on the stick hut In actual combat you would try to hit the hand Instead. The lO movement should be done In less than 4 seconds. When don - right it ts exciting to watch. Slnawalll drills can be done on the ground as well as standing. Whether onif tyle o fighting K better t another depends on the opponent's tactics and the situation. You may like to fight long range, but if your opponent a close in...

Attacker Filipino Martial Arts

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:14:12 GMT

3. 2-1 stick amp 12 -.tick 4 24 stick amp 12 The attacker nay also want to employ kicks 9. sword dagger 9 lO 2 swords 10 i 1 sword amp dagger I 1 14 I dagger 14 15. 2 daggers lf gt . 2 swords sword amp dagger sword dagger 2 swords f gt Inch tick Two 5 inch sticks A two-man exercis - to develop the flow can be done by cutting all the movements down to one-quarter or one half speed The first man delivers a strike and the second man blocks or deflects it Without stopping his notion. the second man...

Letsbloking Com Filipino Martial Arts

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:12:18 GMT

Dc Cadena is considered by some escrtmadocs as a fourth stage oI training The first stage is Huego y Reorada ot hit and run The second stage 19 Abecedorto. which amounts to blocking first, then hitting The third stage. Alto y Baho. is characterized by high and low hitting, some of which may be light movements to set up more damaging hit Alto y Baho can be performed with or without blocking Dc Cadena H an exercise where the oppo nent deb vers a continuous series chain of medium or slow motion...

Number 2 Filipino Martial Arts

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:09:03 GMT

Slip and follow IB up on one of ' these routes NUMBER 2 STRIKE slip to left, parry with simultaneous right body blow Slip and follow IB up on one of ' these routes STRIKE outside sweep with right hand left hand check to right body blow More often than not an escrimador will have only himself to practice with The woods re a good gt lace for solo practice. You can work a the blocks and counters agai st tree branches, selecting one or two to develop counters for a particular angle or walking along...

Letsbloking Com Filipino Martial Arts

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:06:32 GMT

In training, to avoid Injury students at Danny Inosanto's school first make contact on the opponent's weapon. They then make several counterstrikes to the opponent's arm or hand to empha-.i e removal of hi-, weapon. The seqiit-nce of nuivciivni', un tin example below s one common Jy found in t gt gt e De Fondo system. The same motions combattvclv would look more hke the following sequence These series of movements, when done properly, will take less than 7 10 of a . lt oml

Disarms 1 Filipino Martial Arts

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:04:26 GMT

The beauty of the Filipino arts lic-H In th freedom for creativity. This technique is similar to the disarm on the previous page, hut the opponent Is encouraged to counter. He does so by quickly suitching hands and striking to the head. This Interchange con tinues with both parties gaining knowledge. The end result Is not a technique or a counter but a working solution. Remember, all defensive moves are only the- first half of a total move F.aeh defense r. as the nitiation of the counterattack...

on Bill Tucker September 1992 Internal Power 2

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:54:48 GMT

Tucker. Every explanation ended up with Bill getting hit two or three times. Although Hung was not hurting him, Bill was getting tossed around quite a bit. Hung loves to move to evade an attack, position his body at an optimum angle for counter attack and come in punching. His hands are very fast and skilled. He smoothly and continuously moves through an avoiding, joining, redirecting, and striking sequence with each of the opponent's attacks. After 20 or 30 minutes of asking questions and...

Fig 75 SelfDefence

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:13:59 GMT

Or from a frontal waist-hold in which Tori's arms are enfolded. When delivering the atemi Tori must separate his arms as much as possible and raise them to unbalance Uke forward and thus facilitate the delivery of the knee blow. Knee Atemi from the Side and Back Fig. 75 . Tori is alongside Uke. On unbalancing Uke forward and to complete, say, a lateral armlock, Tori effects a knee atemi to Uke's face, forehead or nose. Or to the neck, in both cases pressing Uke's nape downwards to intensify the...

From left to right Mark Siu Yin Fu YungHui and Bow Sim Mark Pushing Hands 2

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:55:12 GMT

spent the most time with were Wu Tang Sword instructor General Li Jing-Lin, and Pa Chi and Spear instructor Li Shu-Wen God Spear Li . Additionally, Fu was able to study T'ai Chi Ch'uan with Yang Ch'eng-Fu see photo on page 4 of this issue . Fu Yung-Hui was already teaching at Chung Shan University in 1934 at the age of 27. When his father died in 1953, he took on the responsibility of propagating Fu Style T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Pa Kua Chang. In addition to instructing many new students, Fu...

Types And Characteristics SniperWeapons

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:13:22 GMT

The types and characteristics of sniper ammunition are described in this paragraph. a. M118 Special Ball Bullet. The 7.62-mm special ball M118 bullet consists of a gilding metal jacket and a lead antimony slug. It is a boat-tailed bullet rear of bullet is tapered and weighs 173 grains. The tip of the bullet is not colored. The base of the cartridge is stamped with the year of manufacture and a circle that has vertical and horizontal lines, sectioning it into quarters. Its spread accuracy...

Escapes Defenses Kbn SnapKick

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:01:57 GMT

YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE GRABBED BY A LARGE BULLY DROP TO YOUR KNEE WHEN HE FALLS TO THE AND SMASH INTO HIS GROUND YOU MAY YOU ARE GRABBED ON EACH ARM BY 2 BULLIES TAKE YOUR OTHER LEG AND BACK KICK INTO HIS STOMACH WHEN HE BENDS OVER SMASH A DOUBLE HAND STRIKE INTO HIS NECK FINISH THE FIRST MAN WITH A KNEE SMASH YOU ARE GRABBED FROM BEHIND BY ONE AND ATTACKED IN FRONT SNAP A KICK INTO THE GROIN OF THE BULLY IN FRONT THE TOP OF THE FOOT OF THE BOY HOLDING YOU THE TOP OF THE FOOT OF THE BOY HOLDING...

The Mind in Qi Gong Practice ChineseMedicine

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:32:40 GMT

Attainment of consistent mind body harmony is one of the major goals of martial arts qi gong. The internal martial arts classics say that the mind ife -Yi or intention leads the qi and the qi leads the strength 3 - li . This principle tells us that without the correct mental intention, the qi and strength will not be fully available. When discussing this principle with his students, Ba Gua instructor Park Bok Nam gives a few simple examples to illustrate this point. Park says that if someone...

The Strokes PhysicalFitness

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:26:53 GMT

For beginning freestyle swimmers, a pullbuoy will help the swimmer concentrate on proper arm stroke and additionally, help keep the hips positioned high in the water which minimizes drag. Approximately 90 of the work with the freestyle is due to the arm stroke. The correct arm pull incorporates several elements of sculling. In overall terms, the arm of the swimmer resembles a turning propeller. The diagrams in Figure 5-4, Figure 5-5, and Figure 5-6 outline the hand motion relative to the water,...

Wrestlers Bridge IntenseTraining

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:37:47 GMT

The Wrestler's Bridge is one of the most effective neck strengthening exercises. Bridging will increase flexibility while strengthening the back, neck, and legs. There are several variations of the bridge. Please note that you should NOT perform any of these exercises if you have preexisting neck or back injuries. If you feel pain at ANY time, stop immediately. Always consult with a physician before starting a new exercise program. this version, I rest my weight on my forehead. I hold this...

Introduction WeaponStyle

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:57:20 GMT

This book is geared to be a useful reference for both the Gamemaster and the player. As with all companions, the rules detailed within these pages are optional. It is not recommended that the average Gamemaster use every option and rule presented in this companion. In most games, only a certain subset of the rules and guidelines presented in this companion will be used. Players wishing to introduce rules presented in this companion into a game must be aware that their inclusion may upset the...

Distribution Process ChineseMedicine

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:11:24 GMT

Before discussing the theory and practice of qi gong, it may help to first take a quick look at how the body gathers, metabolizes, and distributes energy. Since Chinese medical theory formed the foundation of traditional qi gong practice, we will look at the energy process from the perspective of Chinese medicine. Of course, we will only give a general overview here as this topic alone could be the subject of an entire book. Those who would like to explore this topic in more depth should refer...

Skill of the Iron Arm TIE BI GONG Kungfu

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:26:08 GMT

The skill of the Iron Arm serves for strengthening both the inner and the outer as well as for the development of the force YANG. It is designed for training arms. The method of acquirement of this skill is very simple and presents no difficulties from the technical point of view. It is necessary to train oneself at the initial stage in the following manner you has to strike at poles indoors with your arms, both with the outer and back side of an arm. Each day number of blows and their force...

Disarms Filipino Martial Arts

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:23:38 GMT

Disarms work better after an initial strike Disarms work better after an initial strike Cheek weaponed hand and strike 1C . Disarm ID . IE . Use attackers weapon 1 G .

Letsbloking Com Filipino Martial Arts

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:22:04 GMT

Locks and disarms, also categorized as re talnlng checks, are as numerous and continuous as blocks and hits A lock or disarm may occur at any time in combat when the opponent's weapon has been slowed or halted. Instead of showing all the locks and disarms possible, I'll try to explain the principle of both and let you experirner t on your own A lock occurs when the opponent ts Immobilized by placing a fulcrum across one of his Joints, causing pressure In a direction that the Joint isn't...

Letsbloking Com Filipino Martial Arts

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:19:17 GMT

A sustained pushing check may also be used to jam the opponent's arm. stopping his strike before it begins. This is quick pat or .1 sustained push, usually with enough energy to send the opponent's arm a way from the patting hand, giving the fighter the time and clearance he needs to deliver a strike. Important to check before he strikes The alive hand delivers a quick beat on the energy that deflect r. off ihe opponent's arm opponent's arm to check or lower It. then and into the hit The pat...

Letsbloking Com Filipino Martial Arts

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:17:05 GMT

The following examples demonstrate the location of the opening line and the use of the alive hand in several .tuatjon-. Remember, the follow-ups or counterstnkes may be sngle or multiple but should follow r'mmediafeJy IB Generally, the al.ve hand dartsout through the fighter's own opening nr That means, through the area from which the fighter's defensive arm is traveling. Safety factor chock always follows deflections Sometimes the alive hand will actually come Into play before the weaponed...

Letsbloking Com Filipino Martial Arts

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:14:33 GMT

Outside direct hit to the wrist. Why block when you can Sometimes a thrust comes too suddenly to move the body or execute .1 conventional block or dofle lt tion against the bulk of the op ThU should take about 4 I 0 of a secoisi ponent's weapon. In this case, deflect the tip of the opponent's weapon with a quick flick. then counter. You may use your free hand to hold his arm in place while you counterstrike. If a good esorlmador were asked lo point out the inglemost important aspect that makes...

Letsbloking Com Filipino Martial Arts

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:13:00 GMT

Any thrust or upward swing to the center-line. such as a number five or a number twelve. may be deflected to either side of the body with a sweep or a wing. Because the centerlme thrusts are quick and direct. special emphasis should be given to angling the body in the opposite direction of the defense a a double safety.

Letsbloking Com Filipino Martial Arts

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:08:24 GMT

The main consideration here is that the fighter get his head out of the way He must angle his head off the reverberation line unless he's certain that his block will have enough force to completely overpower the opponent's strike A step to the direction of the fighter's own weapon hand to the rkjht In the pictures above wi odd an extra safety factor. Like all defenses, the roof block may occur a various levels to accommodate different attacks. The umbrella begins cxactly llke the roof block but...

Letsbloking Com Filipino Martial Arts

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:07:03 GMT

Reverse sweeps curve forward info the opponent's hand Instead of toward the tip of h s weapon. They are more difficult to pull off, bul when done properly provide a near simultaneous defense deflection or block and hil Below are some examples.

The Shortened Arc Filipino Martial Arts

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:39:00 GMT

The shortened arc is probably the most common and yet versatile stroke in combat It begins much like the stemmed blow but as It continues the arm Is puBed inward so that just past the intended impact, the arm and th -weapon ieturn lo the body. Tills stemless blow serves two purposes 1 it offers less of your weapon or arm to the opponent as a tar get for his defensive moves, and 2 It in creases the speed of the stroke Velocity m the shortened arc blow Is achieved much the same way a figure...

Fishes in Eight TaiChi

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:11:14 GMT

Exactly as before only to a different direction. With weight on the left leg, swing your arms out to the N. as you turn your waist to cause this to happen. Begin exhaling. Your right foot is swivelled around by 90 degrees so that you are again pigeon-toed. Photo No. 105. Keeping your feet as they are, change your weight onto your right foot as you again bring both palms into your chest maintaining that same distance of wrist to elbow and push both palms out to the E. in an attack. Exhale fully....

Step Forward Parry And Punch Tai Chi 2

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:27:14 GMT

You are being attacked with right fist to your middle area. You should circle your right fist up to your left side and slam it down onto the attacking forearm as you attack to the chest or face with your left palm. Photo No. 53. The attacking fist will probably make use of the downward force caused by your right back fist and come back up in a circle to attack to your left face. You will block with your left palm and punch to the heart as you step in. Photo No. 54. A very effective block and...