I have found a very nice place for friendly martial arts discussions.  It’s called MartialTalk, it’s closely moderated and a lot of fun.  I’ve been conversing with martial artists of all types and from all over the world for the past few months.  Check it out and look me up; I’m “Explorer”.
http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/index.php

PRINCIPLE 6: Forms are not Free Fighting
In our view, the interpretation of forms is a separate discipline from free fighting (sparring). Our form interpretation happens at close quarters. Free fighting is done at kicking or punching distance until the attacker closes with us and we can utilize techniques designed for close quarters combat. Better yet, […]

(9 mins 51 secs)
Martial Arts Explorer - Video Podcast
Volume 1 Program 6
The ‘forearm smash’ from Naihanchi Shodan is explored as a joint lock instead of a strike.

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Martial Arts Explorer - Video Podcast
Volume 1 Program 6
The ‘forearm smash’ from Naihanchi Shodan is explored as a joint lock instead of a strike.
Please subscribe to this version of the podcast in iTunes by using this link.

We are working through seven principles we use to interpret classical forms. These principles are not the first or the last word on this subject; for that matter, this list is not exhaustive. These seven principles are the basis from which we derive most of our form interpretation. We will discuss other […]

In the world of pressure point fighting - particularly in the Kyusho Jitsu Kenkukai, headed by Senior Master Instructor Chris Thomas - there is a saying … “Blunt trauma is my friend”. This refers to the dual nature of pressure point techniques. If one misses the pressure point the shock of blunt trauma […]

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Martial Arts Explorer - Video Podcast
Volume 1 Program 5
We explore the opening moves from an old, famous form, Naihanchi Shodan; also known as Naifanquan and Tekki.
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(8 mins 43 secs)
Martial Arts Explorer - Video Podcast
Volume 1 Program 5
We explore the opening moves from an old, famous form, Naihanchi Shodan; also known as Naifanquan and Tekki.

PRINCIPLE 3: Look at the Middle
When trying to determine the meaning of a given move; look at the middle of the technique instead of the end. The end may only show you where your hands would end up in your follow through. Imagine part of your attacker’s body between your hands or […]

By Scot Combs
We’re working through seven basic principles of form interpretation that have helped us tremendously. They are derived from many sources but three stand out; Senior Master Instructor Chris Thomas (Kyusho Jitsu Kenkukai / Dillman Karate International), Yang, Zwing Ming (Yang’s Martial Arts Association) and Patrick Gruber, a judoka of remarkable skill and […]