There is a disgusting game that is spreading to different parts of the U.S. called knockout. It has existed roughly since 2005 under various names, “Point ’em Out, Knock ’em Out” and “Knockout King” Here is a news story on the subject: This crime is committed by kids who really should have better sense, and…
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Overlooked Self-Defense Elements 6: Physical Skills
This is part six of a series of articles where I look at the elements needed for a self-defense or self-protection course to be of real use. In a previous article I listed the required elements as follows: Awareness Avoidance Pre fight indicators (pre-fight rituals) De-escalation Adrenaline effects And last, actual physical skills Physical Skills…
Classes set to formally resume.
For those who have not been notified, the classes resume effective immediately. There will be a small change in the schedule and the pricing. For the schedule, we will be holding classes on Saturday’s only for the foreseeable future. There are many reasons for this, but they are best discussed in a…
One year with Gung Ji and Bagua Staff
After being thoroughly inspired by a book called “Five Year, One Kata” by Bill Burgher, I began a similar task for myself. Now, the main point of the book was to decipher the hidden applications of the katas he selected (Gojushiho for those of you interested). I gave it some thought, and consulted…
Wallace Smedley 