Motivational Monday
Our latest Motivational Monday video is entitled 'Hard Times'. When life becomes difficult and you find your back against the wall, you have a choice. Do you give up and slide down the wall or push and press forward against that which has pinned you....This is your time, your hard work, your energy......take Hard Times...and punch them in the face!!
Martial Monday
Greetings all, our new Martial Monday entry is from our friends at fightTIPS on how to do a Superman Punch. FightTIPS are a great group of videos that teach one how to increase one's punching power, flexibility and speed when it comes to kicking, punching and overall training for martial arts and MMA. Cross training and a new approach is what they are serving up to better yourself. So sit back, relax and follow the path to a bigger, better and stronger martial you thanks to f
Back to the Future IV
Our latest edition of Back to the Future is from the Codex Wallerstein. Here is a study in the use of the reversed bottom hand for th German Longword in martial application. You will notice how the shifting to the reversed hand changes leverage to attack new lines. Here is just one example, but the potential for new choreography is endless. Add this to your choreographer's toolbox for new looks and new physical storytelling!!
Martial Monday
Our Martial Monday entry is from the History Channel series 'Human Weapon' on Eskrima. This is a great series that uses science, mathmatics and kinesiology to comprehend the power and potency of various martial art styles. If you ever need research on a martial style, 'Human Weapon' is a great place to start!!
Martial Monday
Our Martial Monday Video comes from Ted Gambordella's '20 most deadly finishing Jiu Jitsu moves'. A study of ground fighting finishers, these techniques are great additions to your Martial Arsenal on the ground. You never know when you'll be there in a fight, so be prepared!! And with a little stage combat safety and creativity, you'll be able to give the audience something they've never seen before.
Back to the Future III
Our Back to the Future III video is a study of the application of techniques of the great Ridolfo Cappo Ferro himself!! Sit back relax and enjoy this application of his plates taken directly from his treatise on the noble art of fence the 'Gran Simalcro'. A pioneer of the new school of fencing, Cappo Ferro leads us to the future of stage combatancy by reminding us of the studies and innovations of the past. Notice the focus on the point and the lunge. A Back to the Future bea
Motivational Monday
Today's Motivational Monday video is entitled "Every Dream Can Come True". I am posting it to give thanks for the ability to live my dreams every day, enjoy them and use them to reach the world around me. With focus, positive energy, hard work and belief, your dreams will manifest themselves before you. Have patience, work hard and never give up. Follow the path and your time shall come!!
Martial/Motivational Monday
Today's Martial and Motivational Monday entry is dedicated to me achieving my 1st dan in Cooper Ryu Jujitsu. It was a long, difficult journey that had many set backs and reminded me that patience is a part of the path. The video below is for those who wish to witness the great Moses Powell's Jujitsu that he taught inspired by Professor Vee whom I trace my Jujitsu lineage to. As you can see, where we have come from is just as great as where we are going.....find your path and
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