Basic Strategy: Balancing Defend/Attack Methods Combo 1Posted by Chief Instructor Joseph Dearman Learn More About The Sanchin-Ryu Dojo> or Join Today!
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Something we talk a lot about here at the dojo is balance. Any given day we seek it, consciously and unconsciously. Whether it be balancing your body while walking, balancing your emotions when stress makes it swing to extremes, balancing our time with family, work, friends, hobbies and, well, of course Sanchin-Ryu practice! Although it’s easy to understand why balance is important in martial arts, often we over-look how it’s incorporated with consideration to strategy. This video will introduce a combination that balances the defend/attack methods Sanchin-Ryu utilizes. Featuring Chief Instructor Benjamin Dearman.
Thank you to both CIM Dearman!
For CIM Joe Dearman: I see here and elsewhere extension of the basic go and roku strikes to a point that appears to be perhaps 15-18″ from the front of the body. Am I seeing this correctly, and if so, where do you determine a maximum point of extension (or over-extension) for these strikes?
@dhodge: Great question. I let my shoulder determine how far out or up my elbow strike can extend. It is however easy to over-do-it though. Because of the fact that the shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in our body, too much power + extension may equal damage to the socket. So, I would suggest experimenting slowing with how far you can go. In addition to that, consideration should also given to how fast you can recoil the strike back to “home” position. I hope this helps, thanks for a great question!
Thank you very much!