Concealed Carry

Carrying a concealed weapon, either a knife or a gun, is a complicated thing.  Wearing the right clothing that will not only conceal the weapon but allow access to it instantly is a difficult balancing act.  Everything from casual wear to formal wear has to be considered and appropriate holsters need to be tested and trained.  Take a look at the following image that outlines some of the most common "tells" of someone carrying concealed.

Knife Attack Caught on Tape

Take a look at this knife attack caught on tape at a convenience store.  The attack was simple. brutal and effective - right up to the point where the owner shot him.  Regardless, the attacker sent at least three people to the hospital with an attack that last about 20 seconds and he would have survived the attack himself if not for the intervention of a third party that gave the store owner enough time to get to his gun.  Watch and learn...

Cass Magda Seminar - 11/03 and 11/04/12

Guro Cass Magda will be giving a two-day martial arts seminar at Martial Arts Koncepts in Gaithersburg, Maryland on November 3rd and 4th, 2012.

Guro Cass is widely renowned as one of the foremost authorities on Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, and Indonesian Silat. He has gained international recognition for his knowledge and leadership in perpetuating these arts, training methods, and philosophies. He continues to propagate these arts through the Magda Institute Association in Reseda, California with branches in the USA and Europe.

Seminar Information
Date(s): November 3rd and 4th, 2012
Time(s): 1030 to 0430 both days
Location: Martial Arts Koncepts 16720 Oakmont Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Training Fees:

• Pre-registration: $125/person for both days (if paid by October 26, 2012)
• Registration: $150/person for both days (if paid after October 26, 2012)
• MI Association Member Fee: $100/person for both days
• To register contact Eric Church at eechurch@msn.com
• NOTE: Please contact Eric for additional discounts for groups

Suggested Equipment for Seminar:

1. Pair of Rattan Training Sticks
2. Practice Dagger
3. Sarong
4. Bag Gloves
5. Focus Mitts

Am Amazing Story of Survival

Most of you have heard of the catastrophic loss of life at the World Trade Center buildings on 09/11.  What you probably haven't heard is the amazing story of survival called "The Miracle in Stairwell B".  Watch this video (it's the first of 08 short videos); it will give you a new and profound appreciation for our firefighters and police personnel.

Never Forget...

Bond XXIII - Skyfall

Taken 2

This is going to be a lot of fun... Liam Neeson is great as reluctant warrior protecting his family.

A Moving Tribute To Fallen Warriors

From YouTube: Haka is used throughout New Zealand by many, not only Māori, to demonstrate their collective thoughts. There is a haka for each of the Services, as well as the Defence Force. Units with the NZ Army have their own haka. This video shows the soldiers of 2/1 RNZIR Battalion performing their Unit haka, powerfully acknowledging the lives and feats of their fallen comrades as they come onto the Unit's parade ground. It is also an emotive farewell for they will leave via the waharoa (the carved entrance way) for the very last time. 

Haka --sometimes termed a posture dance could also be described as a chant with actions. There are various forms of haka; some with weapons some without, some have set actions others may be 'free style.' Haka is used by Māori (indigenous people of New Zealand) for a myriad of reasons; to challenge or express defiance or contempt, to demonstrate approval or appreciation, to encourage or to discourage, to acknowledge feats and achievements, to welcome, to farewell, as an expression of pride, happiness or sorrow. There is almost no inappropriate occasion for haka; it is an outward display of inner thoughts and emotions. Within the context of an occasion it is abundantly clear which emotion is being expressed.

This looks like fun...

100 man kumite from Kyokishin Karate!

Lameco Eskrima Backyard Original Group

The following video demonstrates some of the core concepts behind the the Lameco Eskrima system; in this case demonstrated by one of PG Edgar's Backyard Original Group of students.  Because of Punong Guro Edgar's extensive background in a number of Filipino martial arts the system has many paths that the student can take.  Compare what you see here in the video with what you have experienced in class and make your own determination.

Here is some additional background information on the video:

"Punong Guro Edgar Sulite was one of the great revolutionaries in Philippine Martial Arts history. There were two types of students that learnt under him, those who took classes under him periodically and those whom he selected and prepared personally for becoming fighters in private training sessions in the backyard of his home, these students belonged to the Sulite Original Group. Dino Flores belongs to this second elite group of specially trained fighters in Lameco and shines with his own light as one of the top selected fighters of the Lameco Eskrima backyard group. In this work he introduces and shows us a series of exercises which Punong Guro Sulite emphasized greatly upon and that develop correct distancing in a real combat situation. This dvd will help you refine the combative motions, enable you to increase the intensity within a drill, as well as show you how to use equipment correctly and help you overcome a well protected opponent. You will learn how to avoid being hit and grabbed. These exercises practiced under real contact and tension will allow you to react against the most common attacks in real time and in an effective way. The most important thing is to hit well, to have good footwork and mainly to have a great foundation."

NRA Basic Pistol Course (09/30/12)

Crossfit Koncepts and Martial Arts Koncepts are sponsoring an NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course on 09/30/12 from 0830 am to 0500 pm at the Blue Ridge Armory.  The course is $100/person and includes course materials, ammo, targets, range time, targets and lunch.  NOTE: this course is already halfway filled; if you are planning on registering do so NOW!

This class will fill up quickly so register for this course NOW via the following link:

http://www.nrainstructors.org/SignupStudent.aspx?id=123931 

COURSE INFO

Short Description: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.

More Details: This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate

RIP - Joe Lewis

Joe passed away last week after a long struggle with brain cancer.  He had a long career in the martial arts and will be missed by a large group of followers and students.

MAK Saturday Morning Classes - September 2012

Saturday morning classes for September 2012 will be held on 09/08/12 and 09/22/12.  Please mark your calendars now so that you can plan on attending these workouts.  Thanks!

God Bless the USMC