New Belt Rank, June 2014
Congratulations to Youssef on earning his Orange Belt (Jukyu rank) tonight!
100 Ways to Attack the Groin
As we know, one fundamental premise distinguishing practical martial arts such as Okinawan Karate, Kuntau, Silat and the like from combative sports such as MMA, boxing, BJJ and Muay Thai, is the targeting of vital targets. For example, Okinawan Karate constantly utilizes eye gouges, hits to the throat, to pressure points, and, of course, to
Belt Test, May 2014
It was a pleasure to see the fruits of the hard work at the belt test last night! There was some excellent martial arts on display! Very nice improvements on the topics we studied over the last few months: from ground techniques to stand-up techniques; from Okinawan karate kata, to eskrima sticks and knife skills
White House Takes Steps on College Sexual Assaults
Yesterday, with much fanfare, the White House announced a series of actions the administration will take, to curb sexual violence in US college campuses. Although government studies show that one in five women are sexually assaulted while in college, less than 12% of the assaults are reported. After three months of work, the White House
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Lake Arrowhead Martial Arts Camp, April 2014
The 6th annual Lake Arrowhead Spring Training Camp took place place April 24-27, 2014 at lake Arrowhead, and included karate, tai-chi, qigong, kobudo, yoga and meditation. Deep thanks to all camp instructors: Sensei Paul Billimoria, Aoinagi Karate Kizukukai Dojo (Karate / Tai Chi / Qigong) Sensei Neville Billimoria, Aoinagi Ken Shu Kai (Karate / Yoga)
San Diego Woman Sexually Assaulted while Jogging
Yesterday, a woman in the San Diego community of Fallbrook was attacked while jogging. She was pushing her child in a baby jogger, enjoying a trail near a park. A man armed with a knife jumped out of some bushes, attacked the woman, and sexually assaulted her. Our hearts goes out to the victim. Below
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Okinawan Karate — Words of Wisdom from Master Ken
Once in a while it is nice to poke fun at ourselves… When it comes to self defense, Okinawan Karate is known as a highly effective martial arts. Okinawan karate is also known for its richness and depth. Those are owing to the unique history of Okinawa, its proximity to China, and a ban on
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Belt Test, April 2014
Great job to everyone on the performance at the belt test this week! We saw nice self defense techniques and escapes:
High Intensity Interval Training and Martial Arts
As we strive to get in better shape – for summer, for an occasion, or just to feel better – it is a good idea to check and “tune” our exercise routine. (You have one, right?). In this article, I wanted to talk about an immensely popular “new” form of exercise called High Intensity Interval
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Knife Self Defense
At training this week we practiced self defenses against knife attacks. Knives are common implements, as they can be carried discretely, and are a great “force multiplier”. They also tend to get their carrier in less trouble than illegal firearms, which explains the popularity of knives among perpetrators. It can be very unnerving to be