Archive for the ‘Purple Belt’ Category
Iron Horse Workout Plan
Introduction Think back to the last time your sensei said “Tonight we’re going to work on Iron Horse!” If you made a run for your car, you’re not alone. I have vivid memories of Chief Grand Master Dearman instructing class to get into Iron Horse, only to vanish for what seemed like hours! Honestly though, ...
How to Counter a “Sucker” Punch using Sanchin-Ryu Karate Forms
Introducing a new step-by-step photo and video format! Today we’re going to answer a question from our intern Tony: “What options do I have to counter a single hand grab from behind?”. First, let’s take a couple steps back. Why someone would attack us in this way? The motive seems pretty clear, the grab is designed to pull you around (90 to 180 degrees), catch you off-guard and sucker punch you, usually on the face. If the attacker simply wanted to hurt you (ie; for your possessions or to stop you from helping your friend in an assault), couldn’t he do much more damage by simply tackling or by securing a debilitating hold? It think so, that’s why we refer to this as an “ego driven” attack and it’s not that uncommon when a bruised ego is the motivator.
When you stumble over an obstacle, allow your opponent to fall over it
We’ve all heard the expression: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Let’s modify the above phrase into self-defense terms: “When an opponent gives you a fist, wrap-up his arm”. A metaphor Sanchin-Ryu uses frequently in it’s various concepts and strategies. When we learn about this aspect of Sanchin-Ryu, we can be a little doubtful, ...
The Art of Sanchin-Ryu DVD Level 3: Purple Belt
Exclusive preview for Sanchin-Ryu Dojo members! The third video in The art of Sanchin-Ryu DVD home training series. This DVD will be available for the first time this weekend at the 25th Annual Sanchin-Ryu Campout! Pre-Order now The art of Sanchin-Ryu: Level 3 at the Sanchin-Ryu Supplies store. Orders will ship Monday, July 20 2009 ...
Blinders to Movement
This exercise touches on the basis that we sometimes forget the application of movement. Movement is meant to be practiced AND applied. The application of movement can alter the way we think about technique and stances. A person can be closer than we like, altering the punch or especially the kick we like at a ...
Basics of standing back up in self-defense
If you’ve given serious thought to self-defense, you surely have wondered about falling down and of course getting back up. Jake Biernacki, district master revisits some techniques he covered over two-years ago on the Sanchin-Ryu Dojo as well as several new ideas. Also, Master Biernacki covers some training tips to get your body in condition ...
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- (Previously Recorded) LIVE from The Sanchin-R
- Kumite Simulation: Targeting
- Official Announcement: Master Promoted to the
- Happy Birthday Chief Grand Master Dearman!
- Official Announcement: Two Promoted to the Ra
- Official Announcement: Master Promoted to the
- Master Training: Jake Biernacki, District Mas
- Video Exercise: Fall Down Seven Times, Get up
- Kickin’ it Old School
- Foundations of Movement
- Putting the “Advanced” back into our CBA’s
- Iron Horse Workout Plan
- CBAs + Wall = Better Balance and Snap-back [exercise]
- Children Karate Programs in Coldwater [Video]
- How a little stance can turn into something big [Step-by-Step Exercise]
- The Purpose of Forms [Application of Movement]
