09/10/13

Martial Arts Koncepts classes resume on 09/10/13 at 0800 PM.  We will be discussing the new class format and breaking in some new material.  Be prepared to take notes and try some new skills and drills out.

See you then!

Gun Myths

Are firearms a part of your martial arts training?  Should they be?

Most people don't know that many traditional martial arts have employed firearms training as part of their curriculum.  I had firearms training as part of my traditional Ninpo Taijutsu and Filipino Martial Arts training... good stuff that still applies today.

If you are not conversant with firearms you should be.  If you are then you should be training with them more often and working on fine-tuning your drawing and recovery skills.

The Side Kick

Joe Rogan is known for his commentary during the UFC and for his television appearances as host of "Fear Factor".  What a lot of people don't know is that he is also an accomplished martial artist (BJJ and MMA) and trains on a regular basis.  In the following video clip he demonstrates how to set up and execute the Side Kick.

Too Funny Not To Post...

Best Bond Ever - Part 8

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Best Bond Ever - Part 4

Best Bond Ever - Part 3

Best Bond Ever - Part 2

Best Bond Ever - Part 1

Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell

If you haven't read the book written by Marcus Luttrell about Operation Redwing then get the short version on Wikipedia.  Then check out the following video for the movie "Lone Survivor" coming out later this year.

Handgun Hubud? :)

Thanks to Stuart Yee for bringing this movie back to my memory! Not a great movie but the handgun fight scenes are entertaining... especially if you can catch it on Netflix or YouTube! :)

Suck It Up Princess!

Convict Conditioning... for Non-Convicts

Convict Conditioning is the name of a book written by Paul Wade, an ex-con and a student of bodyweight conditioning methods.  He has two books out currently (CC 1 and CC 2) and was the author of the Progressive Calisthenics Course given by Dragon Door.  So what does this mean to you as a martial artist or combat athlete? More than you are willing to admit I'm sure...

First and foremost your body is your weapon. If your weapon is dull and stiff it is going to be useless when you need it - kind of like leaving your gun in your sock drawer.  You're weapon is your body and it needs to be honed to a razor edge and the only way that's going to happen is if you learn to use it.  I'm not talking about maxing out on your bench and biceps curls.  I'm talking about learning how to move your body: push-ups, squats, handstands, etc.  Getting the feeling behind how the muscles, joints and connective tissue work together to generate power - you can't learn this doing curls and triceps kickbacks - I know you think you can but you can't.

Take a few minutes to check out this article by Paul Wade and see if the information in it could help you move better and maybe live a little longer...

Do I Need To Repeat Myself?

Guro Dan Inosanto Seminar

Guro Dan Inosanto will be at Trident MMA on July 20 and 21, 2013 for a two-day seminar.  Topics to be covered will be JKD, Kali, Silat and Grappling.  For more information and to register for the seminar contact Pat and Tina Trey at (703) 490-2425 or go to their website.

NOTE: this is Guro Dan's only local seminar this year so don't miss this opportunity to train with him!

Training with Erik Paulson

There are very few instructors that I recommend without reservation and Erik Paulson has been and always will be one of them.  His tremendous knowledge of grappling and striking are second only to his engaging personality and presentation style.  If you ever get a chance to train with him do so - and tell him I said "hello"!

God Bless Our Country and Our Warriors