Catch & Release
So, you’ve managed to catch an incoming kick, making you the owner of a winning kumite lottery ticket. Obviously not something the odds are in favor of. However, we wanted to share a combination with you to practice for such an occasion. This exercise assumes that your opponent in the scenario has higher ground (in ...
Learn moreChief Grand Master’s Dojo ’09 Schedule released!
As we approach the eleventh Chief Grand Master’s Dojo. We thought you may want a sneak-peak at the topics Master Dearman has planned for the long-weekend. Learn more about Chief Grand Master’s Dojo here. Thursday 6:30-8:00- Introduction workout Friday 9:00-11:00- Fundamentals & Drills 1:00-3:00- Various forms of strategy in mental kumite 4:00-6:00- Hand-to-hand / Weaponry ...
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To Spar or Not to Spar…That is the question
In this next article, I want to examine the role of kumite in Sanchin Ryu. Many times we will hear our students or parents ask, “Why don’t you spar?” This is a good question, and it should be examined thoroughly. (If you haven’t read the previous article posted on the online dojo entitled “Ring Life vs. Real Life”, I encourage you to do so since there are some overlapping ideas)
Learn moreA 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!
Learn moreThe 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 ...
Learn moreStep-Away in C.B.A. San-Go to Improve Kicks
I’m always looking for ways to “squeeze a little more juice” from my C.B.A.s. A fun way to really challenge yourself is to replace conventional techniques with more difficult ones. In this video, using the step-away kick, we’ll try San-Go (the fifth combined basic advanced) in three different ways. For those of you who have ...
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August 31st, 2009 . By District Master Jake Biernacki
Watch DojoChat LIVE from your iphone!
Last night I kept getting pulled from my computer for one reason or another, and I found myself missing the workout. I picked up my phone and watched DojoChat on the run! Here’s a great application for all iphone users. Ustream Viewer is an application that’ll let you watch DojoChat LIVE from your iphone. What’s ...
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September 8th, 2009 . By jdearman
As summer comes to a close… Youth Leadership Sanchin-Ryu Camp highlight video!
As summer comes to a close. We thought we’d share a video from this summer’s Youth Leadership Sanchin-Ryu Camp. This video was originally shown to parents and campers at the end of Sanchin-Ryu Camp. Kudos to district master Chris Yonker for putting this together. He did a great job at capturing friendships, excitement and overall ...
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March 4th, 2010 . By jdearman
Children Karate Programs in Coldwater [Video]
Childrens Karate Sanchin-Ryu in Coldwater Recently the Sanchin-Ryu Karate kids and family class was featured on the local news in Coldwater Michigan. The class is led by Sensei Peggy, a long-time Sanchin-Ryu Dojo member. She’s doing some very cool things there and deserves the recognition. Let’s all show out support and get out to Coldwater ...
Go thereKickin’ it Old School
Introduction In this article and workout, I want to address Sanchin-Ryu’s strategy and approach when it comes to kicking. Sanchin-Ryu’s approach to all of its techniques relies on the ability to perform them under stress in all environments and by all people. Using this approach, what you will find is, Sanchin-Ryu uses kicks that all ...
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