How is your hip and back flexibility?

If it's not what it should be, and I'm going to guess that it's not, then you should read this article on the Dragon Door website on the benefits of Bridging.  Check out this video by Master RKC Phil Ross for some progressions to get you started:

Wolverine Returns...

I'm not a real big fan of a lot of the characters in the Marvel universe but I've always liked Wolverine - maybe it's all the sharp objects or the women in leather that he attracts!  Will be looking forward to this story hitting the big screen later this Summer...

New STX Material from Erik Paulson

Look for a new DVD to be available soon that covers Erik Paulson's STX Kickboxing.  Based on the following video clip from the DVD it will be packed with great information.

Something to Think About

Survival Skill for the Zombie Apocalypse

Unarmed against the Knife

Want to be in a situation that goes from bad to fricking horrible in the space of a heartbeat?  Try surviving unarmed against a knife.  Nothing is like it and nothing tests who you are and what you can do like it.  Check out this video for a view of your chances against a trained and determined attacker with a knife - you won't like how it ends.

The Next Blockbuster

Most of you know that I am a HUGE movie buff and I have always enjoyed the Stat Trek television show and movies.  I especially liked the re-boot by J.J. Abrams and am looking forward to the next installment ("Star Trek - Into Darkness") which arrives in May 2013.  Check out this action-packed trailer:

Commando Combatives

Training at the gym and training for the street and/or battlefield are totally different.  Some martial arts translate well to all environments and others get left far behind.  Make sure that when you are training you take environment, improvised and existing weaponry, and clothing into account.  Any one of these, or a combination of these and other factors, can work in your favor or against you.

Check out this article concerning how an Australian SF Commando came to similar conclusions.

To Live and Die a Warrior

A Blast From the Past!

Take a look at this clip of Guro Dan Insanto and Guro Cass Magda doing knife flows and disarms.  What's so amazing about this clip is how relaxed Guro Dan is while he feeding, countering and giving directions and commentary on the drills.  Enjoy!