Combatives, Personal Protection & Defensive Tactics
I just saw a guy here at work wearing a t-shirt that said “Bow to your sensei”
<I didn’t.>
He told me his old boss had black belts in Karate, Tae Kwon Do & Jujitsu.
<I was not impressed.>
The details are still being worked out but we will probably be having the next belt test on Saturday August 10th at 07:00 and we will go to about 15:00.
This includes all belts, but it will specifically be Tim, Steve & John’s Black belt test.
We will follow with dinner afterwards, probably at Shogun since everyone seemed to enjoy that last year.
If everyone would rather have dinner somewhere else then let me know.
I will keep this page current with any details.
Adam Lee Smith was awarded his Level 1 rank on Thursday in recognition of his hard work & dedication.
Congratulations Adam! At this rate you could be testing for Brown in a couple of years!
Tim Dunn, Steve Todd & John Glendening were each awarded their 3rd Brown belts for the great work they did as assistant instructors at the May 11th P.A.W.S. class! Well done gentlemen.
August 10th will be here before we know it!
United States Martial Arts Association (USMAA) National Training Camp August 1-3, 2013
Camp Cost for 3 Days: $150 Per Day: $60
Training Includes:
-Law Enforcement Training
-Jeet Kune Do
-Aikido
-Judo
-Tae Kwon Do
-Jujitsu
-Karate
-MMA
-Weapons
-And much more!
All Martial Artists are welcome at any level!
Richard Bustillo -a Kajukenbo man- will be in attendance teaching Jeet Kune Do and Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima. He is one of the few surviving 1st generation instructors of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. He is also one of three 11th rank Black Belt under the only 12th rank Supreme Grandmaster Cacoy Canete of the World Cacoy Doce Pares World Federation.
This will be a great opportunity to train with Sigung Bustillo and other martial art masters from various styles and systems. 3 days of informative and valuable training for beginners and advanced students, instructors and “masters”. Please visit http://www.stltkd.com/usmaa.htm
Hotel Information:
DoubleTree Hotel
16625 Swingley Ridge Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
1-636-532-5000
Slightly smaller and a bit lighter than the 92F replicas I prefer.
The blue one is nice for training but unusually glossy.
The seams on the grips are a bit rough and cut into the web of my thumb but it can be shaved down.
The gun is truly hard plastic with a real trigger guard and a simulated trigger so it is decent for training, but not perfect.
Amazon, for $15 with free shipping
Ronin Brand Middleweight Karate uniform – White or Black
Item# ronin-wk
Regular price: $39.99
Sale price: $37.00 [+ $3.00 for Black]
Shipping to this area is around $11 – $12
Product Description
Every martial artist aspires to the day when crisp, heavyweight canvas arms them in tournament competition. For the intense training required to reach that level, a middleweight uniform is the logical choice. Light enough to enable free, nimble movement, yet durable enough to withstand the moderate abuse of training and sparring, Ronin’s medium weight traditional karate uniform is a welcome addition to any martial artists’ equipment. This 9.5 oz. 100% cotton uniform stays cool in a multitude of climates and conditions, while wicking sweat away from the athlete’s body.
Given Ronin’s impeccable track record for quality, this uniform is a tremendous value at just $37.00. That price doesn’t come at the expense of selection, offered in black or white, and a full range of sizes spanning 00 through 7. Sizes 3 and up come equipped with a stay-fit drawstring, enabling you to customize the fit to your preferred level of snugness. Smaller sizes, 00-2, come with a comfortable elastic waistband that generously accommodates the growth spurts of up-start martial arts youth.
Ronin considered every martial artist’s need for protection as well as movement, allowing ample room for shin, instep and forearm guards. At this affordable price, the medium weight uniform can be paired with a Ronin Brand belt accompanying your level of expertise or a pair of durable Ronin Pine Tree low-cut sneakers. Any level of martial artist can train confidently toward tournament status in this uniform knowing that Ronin is a name synonymous with strength and quality.
[ This gi is tough enough to withstand most Jujutsu & grappling conditions, but is not specifically reinforced for it -- Dave ]
ProForce Curved Body Shield $69.95 + Free Shipping at Amazon
Alternate source is ProForce Curved Foam Shield at KinjiSan for about $65 (including shipping)
KinjiSan is the same place I get the uniforms from.
Available in Red, Black, or New Blue.
Measures 30″ high x 15″ wide x 5″ thick
The slightly smaller, unmarked one is from “Tiger Claw”, if I recall correctly.
“Shield – Tiger Claw Foam Kicking Shield”
The Tiger Claw one is currently about $52 on Amazon, including shipping. 29″ x 14″ x 5″
Be sure to check the “More Buying Choices” pricing on the side.
The key is to get large curved shields with handles on the tops/bottoms, not just the sides or middle.
All else being equal, size DOES matter!