Joanna found this video of Judo randori (free-style practice / sparring) in a tournament that was held in Madrid last month.
Randori can be thought of as the opposite of “kata”, which are prearranged forms and patterns, usually practiced solo.
For the record, it is better than a lot of the Aikido randori I have seen.
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What is wrong with this demonstration of sombrada? I can count 4 things just by watching the first 10 seconds of the video. How many can you come up with and what are they? As a hint, watch carefully. Does it display any of our training principles? Don’t look so much at what they are doing {unless you do not know sombrada at all} but watch what they are NOT doing.
Sombrada teaches a lot of good things, but not when done like this.
We will discuss in class.
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Why do I say “chi” or “ki” is not real? The main reason is that many people like to claim it is some sort of external “force” or “energy”.
Most of the effects which are often attributed to “chi” or “ki” can be simply explained by CBM: “Coordinated Body Motion”. Some systems and styles call this “Single Unit Moving” or something similar.
That being said, some demonstrations of “ki” and “chi” are simply BS. It usually involves people who want to believe and are either consciously or subconsciously going along with the techniques, just like they do with the Dillman-style “no-touch knockouts”.
For example:
Wear your uniforms (and belts) to class this week if it is not too inconvenient.
It’s all fun and games until someone looses an eye.
Then it’s just fun.
About 25 years old but still very relevant. Paul Vunak was a student of Dan Inosanto.
This is the sort of damage you are up against. Look at the slicing and consider carefully.
Look at the picture: What is wrong? — Dave
Men’s rights group slams Calif. city’s free self-defense classes for girls as discriminatory
Women practice strikes against rubber mannequins during a self-defense course in Denver. (reuters)
A men’s rights group is accusing a California city of violating civil rights laws because the city is offering free self-defense classes that are only open to women and girls.
The Glendale News-Press reported Thursday that Harry M. Crouch, the president of the National Coalition of Men, sent a letter to the city of Glendale, the city’s Commission on the Status of Women and the company leading the classes demanding men and boys be allowed to attend the classes as well.
Crouch writes that by offering the classes to only women the parties involved are violating the equal protection clause of the Constitution.
“It is especially troubling that the City, its Commission on the Status of Women, and Shield Self Defense would deny men and boys access to their self-defense classes in April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month,” Crouch said. “Why the City, its Commission on the Status of Women, and Shield Self Defense do not want men and boys to be just as prepared as women and girls to defend themselves against sexual assault is outrageous.”
The Glendale News-Press reports that the Commission on the Status of Women has been holding the classes for years on city property in April to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The classes are paid for through fundraising.
Crouch told the paper this is the first year his organization has complained because it just became aware of the classes.
“It always astounds me that some of our governmental agencies who are charged with protecting us from violations of law simply acquiesce to things like this,” he said.
City officials told the paper they are in the process of researching the matter, and that federal law could possibly permit women’s only self-defense classes. The officials said they are now investigating state law on the issue, and may consider reviewing the class structure if necessary.
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Congratulations to Doug McDaniel and Tony Pappas on their promotions last week.
Doug was awarded his long-overdue green belt and Tony was awarded his Level 1 certificate – both on Monday, March 17th 2014.
Great job guys. Keep up the hard work!
Brother Mike Petrovich, a Modified Wing Chun man, sent this in.
Thanks, Mike!
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Amazon Instant Video {included FREE with Prime Instant Video}
Starring: Eric Lee, Bob Ramos
Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes
In San Francisco’s Chinatown, a band of thugs kidnaps a girl for a large Chinese gang. Her half-brother gathers a team of expert fighters to get her back.
Click here to watch: http://www.amazon.com/Weapons-Death-Eric-Lee/dp/B002SP2U9O
From his bio on the Kajukenbo Cafe: Born in Canton, China, Master Eric Lee began his Martial Arts training under Chung Ball and later with Master Al Dacascos.
Nicknamed “The King of Kata” he went on to excel in the field of Martial Arts and is accredited with winning more national and international awards than any other Martial Artist in the United States.
Of Eric Lee, Black Belt Magazine is quoted as saying “Without a doubt, the most influential forms performer of his time … “The Original Martial Arts Encyclopedia states, “Before the advent of form ratings, Lee was unofficially the number one form champion in the U.S.”
He has been featured on the cover of just about every major Martial Arts magazine throughout the world.
After retiring from the competitive scene, Master Lee continues to distinguish himself in the field of Martial Arts instruction and the entertainment industry.
Perhaps Eric Lee’s best-known movie is “Big Trouble in Little China.” He has also had major roles in: Blood Sport II., Ninja Busters, Weapons of Death, Fist of Iron, The Shinobi, and The Game. Over the past twenty some-odd years his cinematic career has taken many other exciting turns. He has either starred, co-starred, or been featured in many other major motion pictures and television series. Some on the most memorable include: Ring Of Fire I & II, Death Match, Rambo, Misfit Patrol, License To Kill, Strong City, Smoke on the Water, Hanoi Hilton, Talon Of The Eagle, Steel Justice, Future Kick, Death Machine, Falcon Claw, Good Guys Wear Black, Shame Shame On The Bixie Boys, Uncommon Valor, Into The Night, “A” Team, General Hospital, Bob, Call To Glory, Airwolf, “V”, Tales of the Gold Monkey, Kung-fu Series, Fall Guy, L.A. Nightlife, For Love And Honor, Joe And The Colonel, Beauty And The Beast, Hollywood Beast, Creature Features, Me & Mom, Incredible Hulk, Bring ‘Em Back Alive, Hunter, Gavalan, Scarecrow & Mrs. King, Greatest American Hero, Gong Show, Rousters, Price Is Right, World Martial Arts Challenge, Just For Kicks Television, Evening Magazine, Kitt And Rene Show, This is Hollywood, A&E’s Martial Arts Special, and the Hollywood Reporter. He just completed work on Lethal Weapon IV and recently starred in The Master Demon.
Eric was promoted to 9th degree Grandmaster in July, 2004, by Sijo Emperado.
Only in Hawaii…
“Giving cops a “get out jail free card” to have sex with the very prostitutes they’re investigating – hey, what could go wrong?
A lot, say critics of the unusual Hawaiian law. State legislators included language to end the practice in a new bill cracking down on prostitution this week, though the change was removed following police testimony that claimed the protection was essential for undercover operations.
The amended bill passed the state house and is scheduled to go before a Senate committee Friday. However, some local advocates seek to get the ban reinstated at that Senate reading.”
I am posting this 2-year old article to stress the importance of properly executing strangles instead of chokes. — Dave
Gracie Breakdown: Teenager Chokes His Cousin to Death Using RNC
On Sunday, April 1, 2012, a Louisiana man was choked to death by his younger cousin. Stephen A. Arceneaux III, a 24-year-old from Destrehan, was pronounced dead at 10:39 p.m. Sunday night, April 1, 2012. The two were at a house party and began wrestling around on an inflated mattress when the 14-year-old, 110 lbs. younger cousin placed Arceneaux in a Rear Naked Choke. After 30-40 seconds, witnesses noticed Arceneaux was turning blue so the choke was released. Arceneaux’s girlfriend tried unsuccessfully to revive him before he was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
In the wake of the tragic accident that occurred last week, the Gracie Brothers provide a video breakdown explaining precisely how Stephen Arceneaux III was choked to death by his younger cousin. Their hope is to educate the youth about the serious risks of practicing jiu-jitsu techniques, chokes in particular, without proper training and supervision.
For more information on Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, please visit http://www.GracieAcademy.com or to contact the Gracie Brothers please send an email to: info at gracieacademy {dot} com
Help Us Spread the Word
This is probably one of the most important videos ever produced by the Gracie Brothers. As soon as the video was published it was picked up and featured on Yahoo! Sports and featured in an article by Cheryl Ragsdale. If the article gets enough traffic, it may end up on the Yahoo! main page which would ensure that millions of MMA enthusiasts willl see it the safety video. Please check out the article and share with as many people in your network as possible so we can make it happen.
Here is the link to the Yahoo! Sports article on the incident and the Gracie safety precautions:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news;_ylt=AiYqpKLNwN0KtNb6qtsFcqo9Eo14?slug=ycn-11202112
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Bill Underwood personally demonstrating Defendo on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” with Lou “The Hulk” Ferrigno
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This is my instructor, Mike Griffin. I do not think I need to say more than this is The Man. — Dave
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Bill Wolfe’s Defendo program
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