District Master Jake Biernacki

Exercise: Performing Forms with a Quarter of the Space

Posted by District Master Jake Biernacki

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 […]

Sensei Kevin Hirakis

Environment Change: Defending from “Low-Ground”

Posted by Sensei Kevin Hirakis

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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Chief Instructor Joseph Dearman

Environment Change: Escaping From the Mount

Posted by Chief Instructor Joseph Dearman

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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Chief Instructor Joseph Dearman

Environment Change: How to Fall

Posted by Chief Instructor Joseph Dearman

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 […]

Chief Instructor Joseph Dearman

Environment Change: C.B.A.s from the Ground

Posted by Chief Instructor Joseph Dearman

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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Sensei Kevin Hirakis

Environment Change: Sanchin Stance Against the “Mounted” Position

Posted by Sensei Kevin Hirakis

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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District Master Jake Biernacki

Environment Change: Defending from a Chair

Posted by District Master Jake Biernacki

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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