
Oct
7
Exercise: Performing Forms with a Quarter of the Space
In our home study we challenge ourselves daily. Whether we are working on personal balance or increasing our speed, we are able to measure our growth by the amount of time it take us to get through a series of movements or how many times we put our foot down when performing our balance […]
Jul
22
Environment Change: Defending from “Low-Ground”
The next exercise in our Environment Change series deals with an attack from “high-ground”. In particular, how to use “high-ground” against them.
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May
13
Environment Change: Escaping From the Mount
In our second installment of dealing with ground attack we look at a simple, yet effective escape. To be sure that it works, Master Biernacki, will demonstrate the effect this combination has on a larger opponent. Also in this video, alternative follow-ups to the escape. Location: Papago Park, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Mar
4
Environment Change: How to Fall
You, yes you, are going to fall down. Maybe not this afternoon, tomorrow or even next week. But, someday in the future you will slip, loose your balance or trip and your body will hit the ground. What will you do to prevent this? Well, maybe the question you should ask yourself is; “What can […]
Jan
15
Environment Change: C.B.A.s from the Ground
The next exercise in our Environment Change series deals with an attack from the ground, with our opponent still standing. This exercise utilizes the first three C.B.A.s from our ground stance. Take-downs are also discussed. Featuring District Master Ben Wolbert.
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Jan
8
Environment Change: Sanchin Stance Against the “Mounted” Position
The next exercise in our Environment Change series deals with an attack from the “mounted” position. Let’s give Sensei Kevin Hirakis a warm welcome, as he is the newest Master of the Sanchin-Ryu Dojo! Note: this video was filmed on a very cold day just before Thanksgiving in Mason, Michigan.
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Nov
27
Environment Change: Defending from a Chair
In this new series on the Sanchin-Ryu Dojo masters explore realistic scenarios you may encounter whether you are out for dinner to defending on a hill. This episode demonstrates what concepts work when seated with and without a desk.
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