Last week I was teaching the kata Seienchin to some of my junior students. If you’re not familiar with the kata, you can see several versions on YouTube – one of which is below. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bweFebBI4Kc Anyhow, I was trying to explain the “feeling” one should have when making the 3rd movement in shiko dachi (when […]

Here’s a simple “ippon kumite” exercise you can do with your students instead of the same old step over punch, step back block and counter exercises you’ve done forever… This spin on the exercise makes it more dynamic, and a precursor for dojo sparring. If you’re not sure, “ippon kumite” (one point sparring) basically refers […]

Great news! You know I just was yakkin with Mike about our upcoming F2 2-day seminar on March 5/6 here in California, and we’ve decided to make the decision even easier for you to attend! (In case you missed my last email, F2 (Fighting Fit System) is anextraordinary way to add additional classes to your […]