Kata Naihanchi – Karate’s Most Deadly Kata?
The kata Naihanchi (Tekki) is practiced within the majority of karate styles. The word 'Naihanchi' is said to mean 'sideways fighting' due to the kata's...
NA MEA KAUA HAWAI’I – The Traditional Hawaiian Weapons of War
Hawaiian weapons were carved out of Koa wood. Clubs were often inlaid with shell or bone for decoration. In some cases like the Hawaiian...
Mastering Armlocks
By Jake Westlake ~ In one on one combat there are a variety of ways to ensure victory. Whether it be by striking your opponent, or...
How To Buy A Sword Part 1
The number one question you need to decide is, "What do you want the sword for?" Do you want to use it for a...
Pressure Point Fighting in Tai Chi
In the early 80's, I wrote some articles about tai chi. After one of them, a letter to the editor from a tai chi...
Close Quarter Baton Training with Police Safety Batons
We want to introduce the ActionFlex police safety batons that will improve law and security enforcement officer training.
Security and law enforcement personnel have long had...
Tegumi – Karate’s Forgotten Range
It is believed that the native wrestling art of Tegumi, along with the Kempo systems brought to Okinawa by the Chinese, were forerunners of...
Accidentally Killing Your Opponent
Do you carry a pair of handcuffs with you? Most martial artists don't. How then are you going to restrain a suspected criminal, whether...
Use Your Eyes to Save Your Assets
Knowing where to look when standing face-to-face with a hostile subject is critical, though it’s rarely addressed in training. This is a glaring omission...
Neihanchi Kata: A Half-Century Musing On The Kata Of Okinawa
In this essay I will share my observations of the Neihanchi kata of the Isshin Kempo and Isshinryu systems. I discuss Kiko and its...
What is Important to Know About Kyusho
So what is important for an individual to know who wants to excel in Kyusho:
1. Know the target inside and out. This seems like...
Dont Say There is No Kicking or Punching in Aikido
By Rik Ellis ~ I am a MMA / Cage Fighter trained by Alex Reid and Suleman Raja, but I have a strong background...
Bob Chaney Muay Thai and Tae Kwon Do Creates Fighters
Although all martial arts employ a variety of kicking techniques, undoubtedly the most widely recognized kicking styles are that of Thailand’s, “ Muay Thai”...
1 Stretch Yourself: Your Potential to Do a Side Split
Misconceptions on Stretching and Flexibility and the Method of Testing Your Potential to Do a Side Split
This is the first installment of my column...
The Best Defense Is A Good Offense
The BTK killer was asked if there was anything that would have made a difference with his victims. He answered, “I guess if they...
Shihan Abbott’s Unique Training Methods
USADOJO.COM spent time with Shihan Dana Abbott discussing his unique training methods in the sword arts. We asked him about his training and the...
