Category Archives: Forms

Sword Form

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Wally

Willow leaf broadsword form – part 1Watch this video on YouTube Those who have read the fine print on the requirement lists might have noticed that there is a sword form is listed for the kid’s rank of green through … Continue reading →

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Forms as Drills

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Wally

Stances: narrow, wide and standardWatch this video on YouTube Forms are all about moving your body in ways that help you think about body connection. Sometimes the forms put you through good fighting stances – places where your feet are … Continue reading →

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Having a Plan

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Wally

Move like that, hit like thatWatch this video on YouTube Part of self defense is having a plan. To me, the most obvious example of this is fire drill practices at schools. Parents, teachers and administrators know that fires happen. … Continue reading →

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Being a Good Student

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Wally

The best student is the one who can identify their own mistakes, acknowledge them humbly and work to the correct them. I say best but maybe instead I should use a term like “advanced” or “mature” or “seasoned”. Digital video … Continue reading →

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At Last

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Wally

The staff form is (compared to our other forms) long and complex. This means when you finally finish learning the form it is quite an accomplishment. We now have four people in the school who know the whole form which … Continue reading →

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