Monthly Archives: March 2008

          Okay I love Brazilian Jiujitsu.  Just love it, always have and always will.  The technical ability of a good BJJ person on the ground is awesome to behold.  Fluid movement and the ability to change are paramount.  I … Continue reading →

     Ask yourself this when was the last time you cut a steak with your hand?  When was the last time you hammered a nail with your fist?  When was the last time you screwed in a screw with your … Continue reading →

     Okay an important thing to remember when in a physical confrontation whether sparring in class or out in the real world is the ability to distract your opponent in the moment.  Utilizing distraction techniques can give you that tiny … Continue reading →

     Okay last night during a semi-private training session we really worked the reverse knife grip and some serious skills that go along with it.  The reverse knife grip is a powerful and dangerous method of utilizing the blade.  With … Continue reading →

     Okay so your training in a Martial System that utilizes tools such as sticks or knives.  Well in time you will need to challenge yourself with some bag work and also some live blade work.  Eventually you will want … Continue reading →

     Okay the other day we had our Budo Taijutsu seminar with Shihan Michael Asuncion.  My good NSI friends from the great white north Matt Lamphere and Bill Bednarick came down and participated.   While Bill was here I got my … Continue reading →