Monthly Archives: June 2008

     What is masking.  Well basically it is just one way to say hiding skill.  Sometimes during the course of your everyday life it will be important for you to not show what you know or that you move like … Continue reading →

     Well over the weekend in Chicago and the reason for the trip was to meet and learn from Grand Tuhon Jerson “Nene” Tortal of Dekiti Tirsia Siradas.   Saturday I had the opportunity to train with him at the Midway … Continue reading →

     I will be out and about and training like crazy over the next few day’s.  So the Instinctive Edge will pick back up on Monday or Tuesday morning at the latest!  Until then enjoy your training and hit those … Continue reading →

     Okay Russia has quite a few great martial system but out of all of them Sambo is particularly my favorite.  This system has a lot of similarities with Judo, Brazilian Jiujitsu but still differences.  What is particularly special is … Continue reading →

     The continent of Africa has alot of diverse martial arts following are some video clips and labels of the tribal martial systems being used.  Enjoy! Zulu Stick Fighting Demonstration Zulu Stick Fight [Youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vH600iNUHE&NR=1] More Zulu Stick Fighting Demonstration Dambe … Continue reading →

     Traditionally or should I say typically there is only one test in Budo Taijutsu of the Bujinkan.  This test comes at the Godan level or 5th Dan.  The Budo Taijutsu practitioner kneels or sits in front of Hatsumi Sensei … Continue reading →