The martial arts are a visual medium. Anyone who has attempted techniques out of a book will tell you: there are plenty of things that get lost in translation.
That's why I believe video is such a powerful tool for expressing martial concepts. This page features a wide variety of training tips, history, q&a, and demonstrations.
The "Black Gi" videos are more conceptual and combat based. The "White Gi" videos are more informational and technical in nature.
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Nai Hanchi Applications |
Layers of Bunkai (Pinan Shodan) |
Gojushiho Step-Toss Bunkai |
Tonfa Combatives |
Eiku Combatives |
Kama Combatives |
Ensnaring Tactics with Nunti |
Bo Acceleration during Sparring |
Touch Reflex Joint Locking |
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Should We Use Japanese in the Dojo? |
Is Grappling in Karate? |
Can Kata Be Used During Sparring? |
Old Methods That Are Lost |
Rigidity in Traditional MA |
Traditional vs Modern Kama |
What are Sai Good For Anyway? |
How to be a Good Martial Arts Teacher? |
Is the Karate Kid Crane Kick Real? |
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How to Size and Select a Bo |
How to Size and Select Kama |
How to Size and Select Sai |
How to Size and Select Sparring Footgear |
How to Size and Select Sparring Headgear |
How to Size and Tie an Obi |
