1 day after breaking it – Fri Aug 23rd 2013
2 days after breaking it – Sat Aug 24th 2013
We all knew it was broken. However, Tim the Warrior finished the entire class, which was focused on pendulum kicks.
Tim’s broken toe from Thurs 2013-08-22
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Bruce Lee & Ip Man
Our green belt, Ms. Joanna Bennett spotted this.Bruce Lee practicing chi sao with his teacher, Ip Man!
Chi sao is one of the primary trapping range sensitivity drills in the Wing Chun system.
Notice Bruce starts with a bong sao & fook sao.
Ip Man starts with a fook sao & wu sao, which looks rather like a pak sao.
Like most tools in trapping range, the wu sao can easily change to taun sao, pak sao, gum sao or other techniques when needed.
That is the nature of the drill, from here each person tries to hit the other while staying in contact and simultaneously defending.
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Judo counter throw
Brother Andy Chadwick found this animation of a hip throw counter which he finds “Kinda badass”.It reminds me of a few I’ve seen but takes a bit of acrobatic skill. Smashing your knee on the asphalt is not ideal either.
The upside is that it might take less strength than Utsuri Goshi (Changing Hip Throw) because this is mostly just a Uchi-mata with a fancy set-up.
I hope to see you again soon Andy, we miss you.
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Great job everyone!
Congratulations to the Kaju Krew for their outstanding performance on Saturday August 10th 2013!
It was a tough test but everyone made it.
In particular, congratulations to:
Adam Smith – purple belt
Joanna Bennett – green belt
Tim Dunn – 1st degree black
Steve Todd – 1st degree black
John Glendening – 1st degree black
I’m proud of everyone.
More pictures coming soon!
Thanks also to Donna, Ron, Mary-Beth & the CODA staff for their support.
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Happy birthday to Ronnie Keel!
Ronnie L. Keel III
2007-Oct-07It is “Little Ronnie” Keel’s birthday today.
Happy birthday young man!
We miss all of the Keel’s & hope you are all well.
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All else being equal, size DOES matter
All else being equal, size DOES matter!
That is why we train: To make sure everything else is NOT equal.
Anyone who says otherwise is selling something.
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Brother Tim Dunn & Guro Richard Bustillo
Brother Tim got the opportunity to meet & train with Guro Richard Bustillo at the USMAA Training Camp on August 3rd!
Guro Bustillo trained as a Kajukenbo man back in the day, before he became known for his expertise in Jeet Kune Do and Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima.
That might be helpful, since the Belt test is on Saturday, August 10th at 07:00 — less than a week away people!
I am sure Brother Tim will have a few stories to share with us all.
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[CANCELLED!] Gathering of the Ohana: ‘Princess Bride’ for free at Art Hill
Gathering of the Ohana: Friday, July 19 2013 has been cancelled due to heat. We will schedule something else.
Art Hill in Forest Park: 1 Fine Arts Dr Saint Louis, MO 63110
The Princess Bride (1987, 98 minutes, color)
Directed by Rob Reiner; starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin and Chris SarandonBecause “I am not left-handed” and “I just want you to feel like you are doing well.”
A classic fairy tale (as read by a kindly grandfather) with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing.
Click here for St. Louis Art Museum Film Series Details and FAQ
The free movies are shown outdoors on Art Hill. The screen will be located midway down Art Hill facing the Museum.Free public parking is available in the northwest and northeast parking lots flanking the statue of St. Louis in front of the main entrance to the Museum. Street parking along Fine Arts Drive is also available.
Free music and festivities start at 7:00 pm; films begin promptly at 9:00 pm. You are welcome to arrive any time to claim your spot on Art Hill.Picnic materials, lawn chairs, candles, food, beverages (alcoholic beverages are permitted), blankets, and bug repellent are our suggestions. Pets on a leash are welcome.
Thanks to Brother Andy Chadwick for finding the “Fezziks: Brute Squad Science” shirt. LOL!
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Funny sign Joanna found
Funny Ha-Ha
from our blue belt, Ms. Joanna Bennett.Danger! Ninjas and Pirates and Lasers and stuff!
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Book recommendation – Special Forces Unarmed Combat Guide
‘Special Forces Unarmed Combat Guide: Hand-to-Hand Fighting Skills From The World’s Most Elite Military Units‘
by Martin J. Dougherty
Paperback
ISBN-10: 1435122690
ISBN-13: 978-1435122697I used to give copies of this out in class because many of the techniques presented are identical to our own.
Unfortunately it appears to be out of print now.
I recommend picking up a copy if you see it somewhere. Click on one of the vendor links or scan the bar code with your smartphone.
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Mucking it up, for a cause
MuckFest MS St. Louis was held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in Pevely, Mo.
Funds raised through MuckFest MS benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
One of our own — CQB Kajukenbo black belt & Heavyweight Submission Fighting Champion — Ron Jones participated!
“MuckFest™ MS is the nation’s best mud and obstacle fun-run. But it’s so much more. Made with mud, sweat and cheers, the five-mile course features a gauntlet of muck-filled mazes, pits and craters with over twenty gigantic steel obstacles. The fun doesn’t stop when you slide over the finish line. There’s beer, great food and music in the MuckFestival area. We operate on “the more, the muckier” principle, so bring your friends and family to join in the hilarious spills and thrills. We even have a specially-designed mucky playlot for the kids called Lil’ Muckers.
And here’s the best part: 100% of our fundraising dollars go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society—helping to prove that you can have loads of dirty fun and feel good about it in the morning.”
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Bruce Lee on teaching
Bruce Lee -the founder of Jeet Kune Do- authored “Tao Of Jeet Kune Do” and “Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self-Defense“.
Here is a familiar quote of his on teaching, from here of all places.
