Archive for the ‘Stance’ 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, ...
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How a little stance can turn into something big [Step-by-Step Exercise]
Introduction If your heart flutters at the thought of being attacked against a wall, you’re not alone. In fact, this “gut” feeling is a good thing. Anything designed to keep you safe is positive, with moderation (more on that later). It doesn’t take an expert to see some of the inherent dangers of being pinned ...
2010 Home Training Equipment and Ideas
As the end of the year approaches (at least at the time I am writing this) most of us will reexamine our goals for the upcoming year, and make some resolutions on what is important to us. Many times we vow to ourselves that THIS year we will train harder (and smarter) in our study ...
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, ...
A sudden drop in stance
From a double grab, Ben Dearman (Chief Instructor) lowers his stance quickly, moving his head to the opposite side of the grab. Use this exercise as a motivator to improve the “snap” of your stances!
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 ...
Navigation
- (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]
