Content, Are We?
I asked a simple question at the last seminar:"How much has everyone improved in the year since we last got together?"I've practiced the same basics everyday for decades.Everyday Rain or shine. Summer, winter, spring and fall. Over and over and over.............................................And I'm never satisfied. I'm not fast enough, I don't... Read More
Break the Bones
"HONE O ORERU" is a Japanese term that translates literally as "BREAK THE BONES". It is an essential concept of true SHUGYO and a central theme of a true Budo Dojo. What this term means at it's essence has EVERYTHING to do with the forging of an iron will and... Read More
Martial Training as a Timeless Portal
Thanks to several centuries of enlightened teachings by extraordinary men in the martial disciplines, we don't have to be restricted to lives of getting and spending, waiting in quiet desperation for the pain to cease.Most of us in the Arts focus on the tasks in front of our noses (the... Read More
Martial Arts and The Zone
On the occasions you delivered the perfect strike; blocked without the need to think or performed a near flawless kata, did it feel difficult? Or did you get the sense it happened by itself? The 'zone' is a place where athletes describe this sort of experience. Studies suggest its a... Read More
New Book: Positive Aikido
A new book with a practical look at Aikido and its history. The Co-authors are direct students of the legendary master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei from 1957. the following is an indepth look at how the book came into being.OUT NOW!Derek Eastman - Aikido instructor helps write bookBracknell Standard newspaper visits... Read More
Are You Frustrated Yet?
I was talking to a parent recently and they told me that their son was not going to compete in wrestling because they were afraid they would get frustrated when he lost. The parent felt the child was far too sensitive to handle the frustration of failure and may get... Read More
Samurai Sword Basics, A Brief History
Capturing the spirit of old Japan and recognised by its deadly curvature, the samurai sword is widely recognised throughout the world as the most deadly of all Japanese weaponry. Although gaining modern fame and notoriety in modern epic cinema in such films as The Last Samurai and the Kill Bill... Read More
Regular or De-escalated
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There always exists stepping stones or a progression of events that lead up to a "situation". Whether YOU are AWARE of them or not is not the issue(it should be, but as they say "sh%& happens").Regardless whether you saw it "coming"... Read More
What To Expect When You Least Expect It
The time you will be attacked you will most likely be:Distracted Out numbered Alone There will be no back up You will be in the fight of your life. Specific Defenses don't work.1. Nothing you do will work. Last night one of the guys who train with me is a... Read More
Is Aikido a Martial Art ?
Sensei Henry Ellis Co-Author of the new book Positive Aikido.- 2005. A direct student from 1957 of the legendary master Kenshiro Abbe Sensi 1915 - 1985..PART 1At first sight of the above title I am sure that a lot of Aikidoist's will be angry, they will assume that this is... Read More
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John Styers
Most people have only been exposed to John Styers work... Read More
The Test
"Will this work so that I can use it instinctively... Read More
How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master
The ninja were a military order in Japan. Most people... Read More
Interesting Facts on Samurai Sword Manufacture
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Generating More Power from Hip Rotation - Lessons from Martial Arts
One of the important lessons of Martial Arts training is... Read More
Historical References to W.E. Fairbairn, E.A. Sykes AND Dermot Pat ONeill
FROM THE BOOK: "PIERCING THE REICH" AUTHOR: JOSEPH E. PERSICOThey... Read More
Does It Hurt When I Do This?
Let me tell you something. I don't bruise too easily.... Read More
Do You Take Yours Trained or Untrained?
If you ain't pissing anyone off, you're not doing anything... Read More
The Best Martial Art
It is a very difficult task to determine which martial... Read More
Are You Still Standing Toe to Toe?
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Fight Simulator Theory for Reality Based Street Defense
This is such a powerful tool that it should leave... Read More
Martial Arts Sparring and Training Protective Equipment
The benefits of Martial Arts has always appealed its practitioners.... Read More
Women in the Martial Arts
1st Lady Assistant to Sensei Henry Ellis Ellis Schools... Read More
How to Relax During a Fight
I received a returned video from a well meaning, but... Read More
Real Life Self-Defense Starts From...
"Nicky Bats" was an "old school" kinda guy. He was... Read More
Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids
Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we've... Read More
COMBATIVES? ...... Don?t Tell Me. I Know What That Is! (Part 1)
"Combatives" from the root word COMBAT ? "to fight in... Read More
The Plight of Industrialized Man
Living in the Pacific Northwest is a challenge for any... Read More
Why Every Cop Should Study Judo Part 1
Up until 30 years ago, JUDO was the martial art.... Read More
Grown Man Quits After 3 Mat Pulls!
A matt pull is the simple act of lying on... Read More
Aikido Philosophy: An Oriental Concept of Energy, Self, and Mind
PrefaceThere are many different ways to understand Aikido philosophy and... Read More
Makiwara Training
Shigeru Kimura Sensei 9th Dan Tani-Ha Shitoryu Shukokai had a... Read More
A Samurais Power Is In His Little Finger, Not His Samurai Sword
In the 12th Century the Shogunate was formed. The head... Read More
Choosing a Self Defense / Martial Arts School: A Parents Guide
"Daddy, I want to take Karate!""Mommy, Jimmy on the bus... Read More
Martial Arts
Traditionally, people trained in Martial Arts in order to utilized... Read More
What Can We Learn From What Has Already Been Done?
Pre-WWII Judo was a far different thing than what we... Read More
Martial Arts and The Zone
On the occasions you delivered the perfect strike; blocked without... Read More
How To Defend Against A Knife - Dont Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!
Defences against Knife attacks, Firstly if at all possible get... Read More
The Fallacy and the Myth
It's always amusing when "know it alls" dismiss certain methods... Read More
Samurai Armor Part 1
The first prototype for Japanese samurai armor came about in... Read More
Regular or De-escalated
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There... Read More
Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense
Fundamental "Nuts & Bolts" training for close combat should be... Read More
Samurai Swords and The Swordsmiths
Back in the early times of sword manufacture, the production... Read More
Im Soooo Confused...
I was going to write about the BASICS of "practical... Read More
The Best Martial Art
It is a very difficult task to determine which martial... Read More
Martial Arts Sparring and Training Protective Equipment
The benefits of Martial Arts has always appealed its practitioners.... Read More
How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master
The ninja were a military order in Japan. Most people... Read More
How To Defend Against A Knife - Dont Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!
Defences against Knife attacks, Firstly if at all possible get... Read More
Basic Drills
We all have a good foundation in the basic blows... Read More
The Test
"Will this work so that I can use it instinctively... Read More
Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented Online
This Martial Arts website uses body, spirit and mind to... Read More
Expect the Unexpected Grass Hopper
The Myth perpetuated by Self Defense Oriented Martial ArtsI just... Read More
The Thumb Jab
I'm sure a lot of you remember the scene in... Read More
Samurai Armor Part 1
The first prototype for Japanese samurai armor came about in... Read More
Learning the Modern Dynamics of Judo
You may have the erroneous idea that force is not... Read More
Does It Hurt When I Do This?
Let me tell you something. I don't bruise too easily.... Read More
John Styers
Most people have only been exposed to John Styers work... Read More
Who Created Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi Boxing)?
I have read a number of books, articles, and novels,... Read More
Generating More Power from Hip Rotation - Lessons from Martial Arts
One of the important lessons of Martial Arts training is... Read More
Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense
Fundamental "Nuts & Bolts" training for close combat should be... Read More
I Know Karate and Kung Fu and Lots of Other Foreign Words!
Martial arts have become incredibly popular in the US. Drive... Read More
Applying Law of Gravity to Judo
In judo it is important to throw your opponent by... Read More
Content, Are We?
I asked a simple question at the last seminar:"How much... Read More
Are You Still Standing Toe to Toe?
How many times do you practice techniques with your training... Read More
How to Relax During a Fight
I received a returned video from a well meaning, but... Read More
A Few Things Everyone Should Know to Keep Themselves Safe
The following are a few thoughts about how to decrease... Read More
The Acronym That Saved My Life
Frequently, I get asked about certifications, systems or methods. We... Read More
The Shocking Truth About Stun Guns
If you are outside the world of law enforcement, chances... Read More
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in... Read More
Fight Simulator Theory for Reality Based Street Defense
This is such a powerful tool that it should leave... Read More
Tae Kwon Do As A Means To Stay In Shape
Becoming a martial artist is a fanatastic method of fitness.... Read More
Safety Awareness & Self Defense: Circle of Safety
Safety Awareness & Self Defense is the responsibility of each... Read More
Elements of Unarmed Combat
Custom build your own personal "system":Useful areas of training and... Read More
Are You Frustrated Yet?
I was talking to a parent recently and they told... Read More
Fun Games for Children Training in Martial Arts
Keeping children interested in their Martial Arts training requires an... Read More
British Aikido Board National Nepotism Seminar
For many years The British Aikido Board (BAB) have shown... Read More
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