• Bruce Lee & Ip Man

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    Bruce Lee and Ip ManOur 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.


  • Judo counter throw

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    9PW8vefBrother 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.


  • Self-Defense and the Law: A Roundtable Interview

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    Self-Defense and the Law

    A Roundtable Interview hosted by Sam Harris

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    (Photo via Shutterstock)

    Participants:

    Steven Graff Levine has specialized in California state criminal law for more than 23 years. He was a Los Angeles County district attorney for 13 years, a staff lawyer for the California Supreme Court for three years, and now has an ongoing criminal law defense practice to help those in need of legal assistance in all types of criminal matters. Steve is a 2010 graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and was named a 2012 California Super Lawyer . He has been involved in prosecution, defense, and appeal in thousands of cases and has conducted more than 125 jury trials, including more than 20 murder trials.

    Rory Miller served in corrections for seventeen years, as an officer and sergeant working maximum security, booking, and mental health; leading a tactical team; and teaching courses ranging from Defensive Tactics and Use of Force to First Aid and Crisis Communications with the Mentally Ill. For fourteen months he was an advisor to the Iraqi Corrections System, working in Baghdad and Kurdish Sulaymaniyah. He has a BS degree in psychology, served in the National Guard as a combat medic (91A/B), and earned college varsities in judo and fencing and a mokuroku in jujutsu. He is the author of Meditations on ViolenceFacing ViolenceScaling Force, and several other books.

    (read complete article here)

    Thanks to Peter Boylan for bringing the article to my attention


  • Kajukenbo KOA martial arts week in Oahu, HI

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    “Back to the Roots” KAJUKENBO Martial Arts Week presented by the KAJUKENBO KOA

    Dates: October 5th – 14th, 2013    Times: 08:00  – 18:00

    Ala Moana Hotel – Honolulu
    www.alamoanahotel.com
    410 Atkinson Dr  Honolulu, HI 96814
    (808) 955-4811 / 866-448-1396 / 800-367-6025
    Group Code: DKAJUKEN

    http://www.koakajukenbo.com/images/Rootsinvite.pdf


  • Jay Vera’s 2013 IRMAA Seminar in Shreveport, LA

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    October 12, 201Jay Vera's International Realistic Martial Arts Association 3 – Kajukenbo GM Jay Vera’s 2013 IRMAA Seminar

    Shreveport Downtown

    102 Lake St.
    Shreveport, LA 71101

    Phone: (318) 222-7717

    About IRMAA

    Who We Are:
    Jay Vera’s International Realistic Martial Arts Association is dedicated to serving all martial artists. Our mission is to unite martial artists of all styles and systems from around the world within one organization. IRMAA is not a political organization, but rather a reference and support organization for martial artists. Our goal is to help one another, as well as support those who have dedicated their lives to the martial arts.Jay Vera started the International Realistic Martial Arts Association (IRMAA) in 2008 to have a place for new and older generations to come together. Jay wanted this organization to be a place everyone could interact and display genuine respect and compassion for each other.

    The Seminar:
    Each year IRMAA hosts one of the largest and most diverse martial arts seminars in United States, the IRMAA Seminar & Awards Banquet. This event is a celebration of Ohana sisterhood and brotherhood. The event is a place were everyone can unite in fellowship, share and learn martial arts skills and have fun while doing so. Each year we see many new faces and make great new friendships. We have great instructors who bring excellent students to the seminar and become part of our family. You don’t need to be a member of IRMAA to attend this training workshop. We strive to keep our event open to everyone, so you have everything to gain and nothing to lose.

    See more at: http://www.jayvera.com/october-12-2013-jay-veras-2013-irmaa-seminar

    Jay Vera’s 2013 International Realistic Martial Arts Association Seminar & Awards Banquet Ceremony.

    OUR EVENT WILL BE ON OCTOBER 12, 2013

    Click Here Now To Pre-Register Online!Aloha Martial Arts Brothers and Sisters! The seminar is closing in… I can’t believe it’s September already. We’re getting really exciting and are looking forward to seeing everyone. Many thanks, to each and every one who attended the seminar last year!

    This year’s event will be held on October 12, 2013 at the Shreveport Downtown Hotel located in… you guessed it, Downtown Shreveport. We are looking forward to seeing our family and friends again this year!!!! Here’s what you can expect at the seminar this year. The seminar itself will be broken into two parts again, each part will last for 3 hours with a 1 hour lunch break in between (lunch is not included with the seminar).

    Registration is at 8:oo am. At 9:00 am, everyone will break into groups and the seminar will begin. For the duration of the seminar, there will be 12 instructors (Grandmasters, Professors and Masters) from several different martial arts backgrounds sharing their knowledge. 2 of these instructors will be sharing their knowledge each hour. They will specifically instruct and share their own individual martial arts techniques with all seminar attendees. Much is gained during this seminar, and you will leave with a wealth of knowledge.

    Here are some of the Martial Arts styles that will be represented at the event this year.
    Escrima stick & Knife, Kenpo, Aiki-Jujitsu, Kajukenbo, Shotokan, Krav Maga, Kodokan Judo, Brazilian jujitsu, Hawaiian Lua, Shaolin Kung Fu, and more.

    Once the seminar portion of the event is over, we will have time to take photos and chat with friends and instructors. We will then take a break and get ready for the evening events. First, we’ll be meeting for cocktails and a slide show at the Hotel from 6:00 to 7:00. Then the awards banquet/ceremony/dinner will begin promptly at 7:00 and last for 3 hours, during this time there will be many awards presented, dinner served and a raffle.

    Many Thanks to each and everyone of you who were at our seminar last year, we had an amazing turnout! If you still haven’t seen some of the photos from last year’s event, check them out in our photo gallery. We look forward to seeing you and your friends again this year. We’ll have great fun, laughter, fellowship, and education. With hundreds of years of knowledge… This event is an experience of a lifetime. Sharing what we all know with each other is priceless.

    I look forward in seeing everyone at the event this year, there will be some great new things going on this year. It is you who makes a difference! Ohana Forever. Thank you and see you on October, 12, 2013. Strength and Honor. Mahalo!

    – GM Jay Vera

    ONLINE REGISTRATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER. WE HAVE TO CLOSE THIS ONLINE REGISTRATION EVENT EARLY SO WE CAN GATHER PRE-PAID REGISTRATIONS.

    If you have any additional questions or need more information please email Jay by using the contact form, or call 318-221-0999.

     

    Seminar Date:
    October, 12, 2013

    Location:
    Shreveport Downtown Hotel
    102 Lake St.
    Shreveport, LA 71101

    Seminar Fee:
    $50 before October 12th, $65 at the door. Seminar fee is waived for GrandMasters. Online registration closes September 30th. If you’re planning to pay at the door, please bring cash, check or money order.

    Banquet Fee:
    $50 per person

    Spectator Fee:
    $10 per person (5 & under, no charge)

    You can pay by submitting a check made out to ” Jay Vera IRMAA ” and mail it to:
    Jay Vera
    1110 Janther Place
    Shreveport, LA 71104

     

    Itinerary/Schedule:

    Seminar Part I & II – We will work on techniques and share knowledge.

    Break for Lunch – We will take a lunch break and attendees can eat at the restaurant inside the Shreveport Downtown Hotel if they choose. The cost of lunch is optional/additional and not covered by your registration fee.

    Photos w/Instructors & Friends – After the seminar, we’ll all get together to take photos.

    Cocktail Reception/Slide Show – Get together with everyone before the evening banquet, gather to view slide show and enjoy music.

    Banquet: Awards Ceremony/Dinner – Dress slacks & coat semi-formal attire. Dinner, awards ceremony, raffle. Banquet Fee includes: Banquet dinner, Entertainment music, Slide show, five chances to win raffle and the Awards Ceremony. This will also be an excellent opportunity for friends, family, colleagues, students and instructors to honor you as you receive your award. There will be many well known martial artists from around the world sharing this prestigious event. Instructors will be able to honor their students at the ceremony. Pre-registrants will receive a VIP badge to wear at the event.

    Hotel Room Rate/Info:
    The Shreveport Downtown Hotel has offered a special room rate of $79.00/per night.
    To book your room, please call (318) 222-7717.
    Mention “Martial Arts Event” or “IRMAA” to receive the discounted rate.
    Room rental cut-off date is: October, 6, 2012
    Check-In: 4:00pm / Check-Out: 12:00pm (Guests arriving before 4:00pm will be accommodated as rooms become available)

    Raffle:
    All Seminar/Banquet Registrants will receive one raffle ticket Raffle winners will be drawn at the Banquet Awards Ceremony/Dinner. You must be present to win. T-shirts and additional prizes will also be given away.

    Promotion, Appreciation & Recognition Awards:
    Instructors, this would be an excellent opportunity to present any promotions or any awards to your students during the Banquet. Please contact me with any of this information as we will need to add this to our Banquet Awards Ceremony Itinerary. julianjvera(at)comcast.net

    Seminar Spectator Info:
    All spectators must remain behind the designated area outside of the Training Area. Please do not stand on the Seminar Training floor.

     

    Registration/Check-In: 8:00am – 9:00am
    Seminar – Part I: 9:00am – 12:00pm
    Break for Lunch: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
    Seminar – Part II: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
    Photos w/Instructors & Friends: 4:00pm – 4:30pm
    Cocktail Reception/Slide Show: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
    Banquet: Awards Ceremony/Dinner: 7:00pm – 10:00pm

  • Game of Death (2010, Wesley Snipes)

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    Game of Death    2010 [R] 85 minutes

    When a diplomat narrowly misses assassination, a bodyguard rushes the politician to the hospital and prepares for the bad guys to come finish the job.

    Cast:  Wesley Snipes, Zoe Bell, Robert Davi

    Two decent fight scenes, including limb destruction, shelving kicks, elbow covers and the like.

    It is on Netflix Instant Streaming.


  • Great job everyone!

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    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.


  • Belt Testing on Saturday August 10th 2013 at CODA & dinner that evening

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    TOMORROW!!

    Test Location: Updated on June 24, 2013 @ 22:00

    Gina says it is all arranged and we will be at CODA again this year.

    The test will be on Saturday August 10th 2013

    07:00 to 15:00, with a break for lunch.  Yes, we are starting early.

    CODA Martial Arts: 11025 Gravois Industrial Ct, Sappington, MO 63128

    For those of you who do not know, CODA is less than 5 miles from our gym.

    Dinner reservations: August 10th @ 18:30

    SHOGUN STEAKHOUSE OF JAPAN
    10550 Baptist Church Rd
    Sappington, MO  63128
    (314) 842-8889

    Click here for directions to Shogun restaurant

    Please RSVP with me -including total number of guests- ASAP so I have enough seats.

    — OLDER UPDATES —

    Coach Rocky Streb’s boss never called me back with final approval so CBC appeared to be out anyway.

    I will be making dinner reservations tomorrow.  Keep checking here for updates.

    Updated: June 8, 2013 @ 13:00

    To prevent friction between Gina & the ninjitsu class at CODA, we will probably be at CBC High School (courtesy of Coach Rocky Streb) from 09:00 onward.

    The location is near the intersection of  I-40 & I-270.

    CBC (Christian Brothers College) High School
    1850 De La Salle Drive Saint Louis, Missouri 63141

    Click here for a map to CBC (no longer needed since test is not here!)

    Updated: May 24, 2013 @ 19:09

    It looks like we may be at CODA Martial Arts for the test this year, thanks to the consideration of Sensei Joe Lutes & his most experienced student (“Sempai”) J.C. Natalie.

    Barring that, we may be at CBC High School, courtesy of Coach Rocky Streb.

    I am awaiting final confirmation.  — Dave

    May 20, 2013 @ 17:08 –

    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 but the Black belt candidates get a say in where it is.

    If everyone would rather have dinner somewhere else then let me know.

    I will keep this page current with any details.


  • Seeking full-contact fighters for the 2013 World Kempo Championships and the US Kempo Team

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    Seeking full-contact fighters for the 2013 World Kempo Championships and the US Kempo Team
    Dear Martial Arts Friends,

    This is an open invitation for martial artists int he USA and its Territories to become members of the United States Kempo Team, as well as for suppliers, businesses, and other interested parties to help sponsor the US Kempo Team on its journey to the World Kempo Championships in Antalya, Turkey April 22-28, 2013, and for the 2014 competition in Budapest, Hungary, April 21-27, 2014.

    I am the Pan-American Director for Teams, and if anyone is interested in forming, or participating on an existing Kempo Team in North, Central, or South America, please contact me. I am on the Executive Board of the International Kempo Federation, which is the governing body for the World Kempo Championships ( www.kempoikf.com )

    We are seeking full-contact fighters to compete in several different full-contact fighting styles, in 10 different weight classes, both male and female in each of the fighting styles. Ages are for adults: 16-17, 18-35, 36 and over, juniors ages 10-11. 12-13. 14-15, male and female.

    Please see the info below and go to the team website: www.uskempoteam.org

    Please send your desire to participate as a fighter or a sponsor to: Shihanzingg@uskempoteam.org

    If you are not in the USA or wish to participate as a member of your own countries team, please contact me and I can direct you to the proper country team leader.

    It is that time of year again to begin planning to become a team member of the United States Kempo Team. The US Kempo Team is open to all martial artists interested in full-contact K-1 kickboxing, Mixed Kempo Kickboxing, Kempo MMA fighting, Submission grappling, Semi-contact, Weapons fighting, and Traditional Kempo divisions of Kata, Weapons kata, and Self-defense.

    The World Kempo Championships will be held again in Antalya, Turkey, April 22-28, 2013. The local government is helping to support this years event so costs for hotel will be considerably cheaper, with all meals included at a 5 star resort hotel right on the Mediterranean in the resort town of Antalya.

    The area is very beautiful, and safe, and the area caters to tourism. Airfare costs from Washington, DC last year were about $800 round trip, and hotel costs should be less than $50 per night, with three meals a day included. the food was great last year with all you can eat buffets, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. also, the hotel provided free drinks (non-alcoholic) to all team members in all of the bars in the resort. Three outdoor pools, one indoor pool, Turkish bath, steam and sauna, plus a about 50 different kinds of massages from professional sports massures in the spa. Lots of night life or beach life.

    Benny “the Jet” Urquidez and Jeff Speakman will be giving speacial seminars and training sessions. The competition will be very good, with competitors from 35 or more countries from around the world.

    The US Kempo Team is seeking between 50 and 100 fighters and traditional players ages 16-17, 18-35, 36 and over, male and female for the WKC, and ages 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, male and female for the World Cup partion of the event (for those under 16 years old).

    There are 10 different wight classes in each of the 5 fighting categories. We are allowed 2 -3 fighters per weight class in each of the fighting categories, and age groups, so there are plenty of opportunities to fight and participate.

    Please see the attached letter to give you a better understanding of the importance and value of this competition.

    Thanks and please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime.

    Please pass this along to others you feel may be interested.

    Further info may be seen at www.uskempoteam.org

    thanks

    Rob Zingg
    304-725-3639 – dojo
    304-261-0160 – cell
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    Robert Zingg, 6th Dan, Shihan
    Team Leader – United States Kempo Team
    Zingg’s Karate Center
    111 W 2nd Ave
    Ranson, WV 25438 USA
    www.uskempoteam.org
    www.zinggskarate.cmasdirect.com