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Adding Function to Forms
Forms are usually solo performances. This means that the student is usually executing the motion alone, against no resistance. It is difficult to see what the martial application of doing something by yourself might be and so, by extension, it … Continue reading
Self Defense and Martial Arts
Sometimes people want to study martial arts. Sometimes people want to take a self defense class. We’re fine with that. We offer self defense seminars. We offer martial arts classes. We think that, long term, martial arts provides students with a … Continue reading
As Above, So Below (Part 1)
What concepts transfer easily from standup striking to ground grappling? If you understand one game but not the other and you decide to learn the other game, can you scaffold off your old knowledge or do you have to start … Continue reading
Seminar Bulldozer!
There are currently 4 events in under our event tab. A 6 week stick fighting course taught by Sifu Kevin Jackson that will meet every Saturday in November and December (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years). A 3 hour … Continue reading
Grappling Camp!
Next week our kid’s grappling camp is on! Monday through Friday, 1:15-4:15. I know I am excited to see if we can build up the skill sets of all the students who have signed up. Since we normally only have … Continue reading