Ball Ground Karate-Jujutsu

Taking flight with the rokushakubo (6ft staff).

Strong breakfall skills!

Part of my regular home training set up is the old school boxing slip rope. It helps me stay low, cleanup my footwork, and get a feel for the lines of attack and defense. Here are some ways to use one to improve your Taijutsu. Enjoy!

Why do the Bujinkan kata look so weird when compared to other unarmed martial arts? A few more thoughts on the results of effectively controlling the distance w...hen carrying weapons. Also, how letting go of needing to beat the opponent's attack directly can open up deeper levels of understanding in Budo. See more

Notes for the next traditional martial arts class. Ichimonji no Kata. Understanding the importance of the presence of weapons in the traditional basics. Some ideas for solo training using a grappling dummy. Defending and dominating in clinch range. A tiger by the tail...

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