Benefits of Roughhousing

[Most moms and dads can understand that roughhousing allows children develop physically] by providing a means of vigorous exercise, however, if the truth be told, that is the least substantive effect that it has on them. In roughhousing, the less observable benefits will have the longest lasting returns.

Believe it or not, these sorts of outwardly aggressive activities serve to enhance the participants’ capacity for social awareness. When children engage in rough play with one another they learn to abide by a set of predetermined unspoken rules. For instance, if one child begins to cry, the other stops and checks if she or he is alright. After which, they typically go back to resuming the same activity that they did before.

For instance, if one child begins to cry, the other stops and checks if she or he is alright. After which, they typically go back to resuming the same activity that they did before.

This is evidence that the underlying social benefits of roughhousing are broad. In order for a child to have the presence of mind to stop the activity, he must be aware of his partner’s feelings and present an appropriate response. They process an incredible amount of information in regards to their partner’s facial cues and body language to figure out the appropriate level of aggressiveness. This empathy is in the interest of both participants simply because if one side gets seriously injured then the play can not proceed and both lose out on the fun.

They process an incredible amount of information in regards to their partner’s facial cues and body language to figure out the appropriate level of aggressiveness. This empathy is in the interest of both participants simply because if one side gets seriously injured then the play can not proceed and both lose out on the fun.

Occasionally anger will arise from one of the children involved. It is crucial to keep in mind that anger is not the outcome being physically hurt but instead it emerges from the feeling of being actually slighted by their opponent. The moment a child is thrown down to the ground by his partner he is most likely to become upset (and therefore physically retaliate) if they think that their partner had malicious intent. Alternatively, if they are thrown down and get injured but realize that it was an accident they don’t become angry. In this way, each one of the parties gets an understanding that emotions and

Alternatively, if they are thrown down and get injured but realize that it was an accident they don’t become angry. In this way, each one of the parties gets an understanding that emotions and physical discomfort may have little correlation and that accidents do take place.

The more that kids encounter this distinction the greater they become at reading their partners’ motives. Whenever compared to their non-rough peers, children that have been roughhousing because they could walk are much more likely to be able to identify malice from an accident and are therefore able to react properly. This

In closing, this beneficial lesson lasts past childhood and can have incredible social consequences that can continue into adult life.

 

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Self-Defense tactics to fend off assault

Self-Defense Tactics – Fight Like a Beast

During my weekly women self-defense classes in El Cajon, I stress to the ladies to use hard bones to strike soft fleshy and as I was reading this article by Kayna Whitworth, Kelly McCarthy and Nia Phillips.

This story was a validation I’m teaching the students the correct self-defense tactics which might save their life.  Kelly did two things correctly. 1. signed up for a self-defense class and 2. she fought like a beast.

Read the article below and honestly evaluate if you are ready to protect yourself…

 

Female jogger in Seattle uses self-defense tactics to fend off brutal assault – ABC News Days after successfully repelling a brutal attack while out for a run at a park in Seattle, one jogger has gotten her stride back. Kelly Herron, 36, spoke to about how a day of marathon training turned into a runner’s nightmare situation, and …

Lastly, I would encourage everyone (woman, man, and children) to enroll in a self-defense and learn some invaluable techniques. It takes less than 50 minutes a week to develop the skills need to fend off an attacker. Plus you will get into better shape.

Until next time,

Sifu

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Setting Goals with Karate

Karate Can Helps You Achieve Your Goals

Okay we are two months into the New Year and resolutions are an annual tradition here in the states, but accomplishing your goals can be an obstacle. If you actually wish to achieve exactly what you have set out to achieve, it will require determination, concrete planning, accountability and visionary goal setting. Karate can help…Keep reading for pointers on the best ways to best set goals.

The techniques to successfully setting of goals is determining the root of your resolution, and matching this with smaller more concrete actions that are reasonable and attainable. If you say your resolution is to “go to the gym more,” come February, it is tough to remember why you even wanted to do that.

Nevertheless, if your big picture goal is to “get strong and healthier,” and your smaller goal is to attain that is: “go to the local box gym Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 60 minutes workout,” it will be much easier to inspire yourself to early exercise.

Brainstorm your goals and corresponding little goals then zoom out and ask the wider questions: Why do you want to achieve your resolution? How will being successful at your resolution make you feel?

When you are setting goals for the brand-new year, your resolution should not be to perform an action for the sake of doing that task, but rather an aspirational feeling or state of being that you can work at acquiring through your little objectives.

Write your full resolution on a post-it note and put it up somewhere you will see it every day (bathroom mirror, automobile dash, or your most utilized kitchen cabinet are good choices.)

Studies reveal that people are most likely to accomplish their objectives when they physically write them down. The act of writing makes a thought physically real and makes resolutions simpler to commit to.

Concentrate your efforts on One Thing

I know it was tempting to want to refresh your entire life in January, however as the year progresses aiming to change every part of your life at the same time is unsustainable, if not impossible. Focus on a primary resolution in your life when you are setting goals. Find a concrete way to work to your resolution each day. Scientists have discovered that it takes 66 days to develop a routine, so provide your very first resolution 2 months of concentrated work before aiming to begin another one.

In order to turn your resolution into a positive habit, be as constant as possible. Do the exact same thing at the same time daily, whether it be opting for a mile long jog at 7 am every morning, or taking a seat to check out a chapter of a book every night right after dinner.

Set an alarm on your phone to notify you to do your workout at the same time every day. Shifting these habits will appear hard initially, however, after a month or two of consistent habit forming, you’ll be intuitively lacing up your running shoes at 6:55 without even thinking about it.

Build Responsibility into Your Resolution

 

 

It is simple to let your resolution slide when there is no accountability involved. When you are setting objectives for the brand-new year make a dedication, either monetarily, or to a good friend, in order to stay with your goals.

Registering for a health club is a good start to making yourself exercise, however, many people stop going to even after they have paid for membership. Up your accountability for registering for a weekly kickboxing, self-defense or karate classes. Attending classes will keep you on a schedule and give structure to your resolution.

In addition, when you sign up for a class, you will have professional trainers that can help you enhance your kind and achieve your objectives.

If your resolution is to eat much healthier, consider registering for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) or meal delivery service that will frequently provide healthy options to your front door.

Downloading an action counting app or purchasing a Fitbit or similar workout tracker can likewise help you stay on top of your goals. Much of these products have social components so you can take on loved ones, which will assist you to remain accountable to work out daily. Register for a half marathon six months away, and commit to training for it.

Alternatively, get an accountability partner when you are setting goals. Find a buddy who has a similar resolution and is goal friends, whether that requires going on a run together twice a week. Even just promising to check in as every week to see how the other person is doing on your fitness program, can be the push you have to, in fact, doing it.

Keep It Particular

Vague resolutions like “lose weight” or “consume less junk food” are doomed to fail. Quantify your resolution whenever possible when you are setting goals for the brand-new year, and make a concrete plan to accomplish them. You wish to reduce weight? The number of pounds? Over the length of time of a time period? How do you want to do that? Running? Swimming? There are also some other non-traditional ways to get fit while having fun. For example, karate is an excellent way to drop weight fast.

If you want to consume less junk food, measure what “less” implies to you. The number of times a month are you allowed to go to your favorite junk food joint? What simple meal options will you change your burger and fries with?

If your resolution is to save money, choose an amount to work towards. As you are setting your objective for the new year, calculate how much do you need to deduct from your income weekly to accomplish that, and established an auto transfer from your checking to savings account with every pay duration. Comb through your financial resources and determine what kind of costs you can eliminate, then make a concrete plan to cut down on those costs.

No matter your resolution, there are ways you can specify and measure it, and when your objectives are measurable, it is a lot easier to know when you have accomplished them.

Be Prepared To Fail

So you’ve set goals for the new year. You have actually defined a broad view goal, and created an action strategy comprised of smaller sized concrete steps. You are trying to be responsible, and are building a day-to-day habit. And then, you slip up. You don’t make it to your exercise class, or you were too exhausted to go on your morning run. This is the most challenging moments of any resolution and serves a true test of character.

How do you cope with your failure? Do you give up, or do you persevere? Don’t use your slip up as a reason to get rid of all your progress. Get back in the saddle, and bear in mind that achieving your goals is not the best journey. Do not let one, or 2 or 3 mistakes hinder you from improving yourself and your life.

When you are setting goals, don’t expect excellence from yourself. Be humble, be gritty, and be flexible to yourself when you inevitably deal with setbacks.

Celebrate Small Success

Lots of people gravitate to penalizing themselves for failures and mistakes, however, positive reinforcement is far more efficient than negativity. As you make your concrete action plan and set objectives for the brand-new year, define smaller goals that will lead you to accomplish your long-term goal. Success is a ladder, achieving your goals is just possible if you work your way up step by step.

If you wish to run a half marathon, set short-term objectives to run 3 miles, then 5, then 7. When you accomplish each goal benefit yourself. Share your success with others, and treat yourself to something great, whether that is an evening at the movies, shopping for a brand-new t-shirt, or merely an elegant bubble bath.

You can celebrate participatory goals too. Reward yourself when you master a difficult self-defense skill in your karate class or celebrate regular monthly turning points of you continuing to stick to your goal. When you set an ambitious goal/resolution, it is easy to just the range between you and attaining your objective. Make sure to make the effort to acknowledge how far you have originated from where you have actually started, and commemorate the journey, not simply the destination.

The Time Is Now

 

 

 

 

 

Forget about just setting goals on January First. The first of every month is the ideal time to challenge yourself and improve your life. As you are setting goals for the month, make certain you are setting yourself up for success. Be concrete and reasonable when you are making your plan of action, and always remember your big picture goal that is motivating you every single day. Reward yourself for small success, and forgive yourself when you undoubtedly mistake. Be committed to your resolution: enroll in a martial arts class today– your better self is right around the corner.

 

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Martial Arts in San Diego is not all about punching and kicking harder

Martial Arts Classes in San Diego is not all about punching and kicking harder… Nutrition plays a big part in your martial arts training due to the stress one puts on their system during each training session at the dojo.

Often adults and parents think of martial arts as only for self-defense. However, if one was to step back analyze the exercises used during a martial arts classes one would quick realize karate was now of the first cross fit programs.  The exercises used as warm up at the James Martial Arts Academy are explosive plyometrics movements (e.g.; jump kicks, low horse stances with kicks)

In the following article by Efren Diosdado, he explains how childhood obesity is on the increase and how martial arts can help increase your child’s overall health and a fun way:

 

Parents look to martial arts to fight childhood obesity

 Childhood obesity has quadrupled in the last 3o years, and the U.S. has the highest rate in the world. According to the Center for Disease Control, obesity now affects one in six children and adolescents in the United States.  Some parent’s solution to this is by putting their kids in martial arts.

But is martial arts the correct solution to child obesity?

It could be if parents go about it the right way.

Master Jason White, owner and instructor of the Iron Dragon, says kids benefit from martial arts by learning discipline and staying active. White incorporates a reward/punishment system. If his kids get straight A’s in school they get gift certificates. If they misbehave, they can’t do their belt test to move up in color.

“The idea is for them to have the same behavior in here, at school and at home,” White said. “So we develop ways to go about doing that.”

Master White says the kid’s classes run for about an hour. But students like Elektra Olivarez, who has trained over four years, have developed enough conditioning to handle more than one class a day.

The CDC, in consultation with many experts on child fitness, currently recommends 60 minutes per day of physical activity that includes activities to improve cardiovascular endurance, strength and bone health. See full post here...

At the James Martial Arts Academy, we incorporate high energy classes which will which will allow kids to learn effective self-defense in a fun and safe way and they do not realize the great workout their getting.

 

As the previous article clearly illustrated the case for getting your child involved in some type of physical activity.  This Ted Talk by Matt Young great Ted Talk on childhood obesity provides statistics that this generation of children has a lower life expectancy than their parents.

 

 

As a certified personal trainer, I able to provided our student nutrition plans and suggestions. When students want to improve their diet, I stress to them is replacing meals with a plant based ones.  I tell them not to go kamikaze, but to start off by replacing one meal then move to two meals.   This article by Dr. Michael Greger reinforces that a plant-based diet is healthier for adults and children.

And a benefit of this diet will improve mood, you will have less tension, anxiety, and fatigue.

Plant-Based Diets for Improved Mood and Productivity

We’ve known those eating plant-based diets tend to have healthier mood states—less tension, anxiety, depression, anger, hostility, and fatigue—but we couldn’t tell if it was cause and effect until it was put it to the test, which researchers finally did. What could account for such rapid results?

Eating a vegetarian diet gives you a better antioxidant status, which may help with depression, as I discussed in Antioxidants and Depression. Also, as I previously addressed in A Better Way to Boost Serotonin, consumption of even a single carbohydrate-rich meal can improve depression, tension, anger, confusion, sadness, fatigue, alertness, and calmness scores among patients with premenstrual syndrome. But what about long term?

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Overweight men and women were randomized into two groups: one following a low-carb, high-fat diet and the other following a high-carb, low-fat diet for a year. By the end of the study, who had less depression, anxiety, anger, hostility, feelings of dejection, tension, fatigue, confusion, fewer mood disturbances, and better vigor?

“The sustained improvements in mood in the LF [low-fat] group compared with the LC [low-carb] group are consistent with results from epidemiological studies showing that diets high in carbohydrate and low in fat and protein are associated with lower levels of anxiety and depression and have beneficial effects on psychological well-being.”

The overall amount of fat in the research subjects’ diet didn’t change significantly, though. But the type of fat did. Their arachidonic acid intake fell to zero. Arachidonic acid is an inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid that can adversely affect mental health via a “cascade of neuroinflammation”—that is, it may inflame your brain.

High levels of arachidonic acid in the bloodstream have been associated with a greater likelihood of suicidal risk and major depressive episodes, for example. How can we stay away from the stuff? Americans are exposed to arachidonic acid primarily through chicken and eggs. So, when we remove eggs, chicken, and other meat we eliminate preformed arachidonic acid from our diet.

Although high-quality treatment studies examining diet’s impact on depression are scarce, there was the successful two-week trial discussed earlier and, even better, a twenty-two-week study. Overweight or diabetic employees of a major insurance corporation received either weekly group instruction on a whole food, plant-based diet or no diet instruction for five and one-half months.

There was no portion size restriction, no calorie counting, no carb counting, and no change in exercise. No meals were provided, but the company cafeteria did start offering daily plant-based options such as lentil soup, minestrone, and bean burritos.

Participants ate no meat, eggs, dairy, oil, or junk, yet they reported greater diet satisfaction compared with the control group participants who had no diet restrictions. More participants in the plant-based intervention group reported improved digestion, increased energy, and better sleep than usual at week 22 compared with the control group.

They also reported a significant improvement in physical functioning, general health, vitality, and mental health. The plant-based group beat out controls on nearly every measure. Read the complete article here…

Recommended Resources:

• Why Eat Like a Vegetarian
• Martial Artist needs Proper Nutrition
• Child Should Learn Martial Arts San Diego

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After Relentless Bullying

Bullying is getting out of control… Moms and dads play an essential function in preventing and reacting to bullying. If you understand or believe that your kid is associated with bullying, there are numerous resources that might assist.

Recognize the warning signs that your child is involved in bullying. They could be being bullied, bullying others, or witnessing bullying. Although these signs might signify other issues, you should speak with your kid if they show any sort of behavioral or emotional modifications.

Often times kids won’t request aid, so it is important to understand exactly what to look for. If your child is at immediate risk of harming himself or others, get help right now. Below is  story for a student who took her own life after being bullied

Honor Student Killed Herself After Relentless Bullying

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is a strong connection between bullying and suicide. As parents we seek to provide the open communications with our children, however, sometimes parents are the last to know some of the deep rooted pain their children are enduring.

During my classes when the students are stretching I will ask the questions “How is school going? are the children nice? and are there any bullying at your school?” This simple nonintrusive question will allow the children to open up and repress their feelings and open up a dialogue.

 

Teen Honor Student Killed Herself After Relentless Bullying, Family Says – NBC Chicago To everyone around her, China Howard seemed fine. But Howard was being bullied at school, so severely her family believes it led the 13-year-old girl to take her own life. Now, they’re sharing her story in hopes that it will help others. Regina …

 

 

 

 

We often think only children was exposed to bullying. However, workplace bullying is frighteningly common and takes a huge toll on our organizations. Research from Dr. Judy Blando (University of Phoenix) has proven that almost 75% of employees surveyed had been impacted by work environment bullying, whether as a target or a witness.

Don’t Count On Anti-Bullying Laws Being Enacted Under The Next president…

Don’t Count On Anti-Bullying Laws Being Enacted Under The Next … – Above the Law Despite the need for anti-bullying laws, columnist Richard Cohen predicts that they will wither on the vine – for now.

Parents play a huge role in modeling for our children, and the article below speaks to the prevention of children becoming bullies.

Ask Amy: Bullied child becomes bullied husband – Press & Sun-Bulletin Press & Sun I am now realizing that this long-ago bullying might be shaping my reactions to her outbursts. I feel I am being bullied all over again, and have been for a huge chunk of our married life. I’m mystified as to why she can’t see the pain she causes when …

 

 

 

 

 

After reading these articles, what steps are you going to take to ensure your child is safe and yourself at work?

 

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It’s Belt Testing Time-Are You Ready

Martial Arts Belt Testing… Oh the Stress!

OK, so you’ve stuck with your karate training for a number of months already. You enjoy finding out all the ways to punch, kick, and block, you have actually learned your very first form “it’s low and hard” and you likewise know some basic partner drills.

Now! It’s time to test for your next belt. However, for some reason, it feels like a wave of fear and worry has sudden come over you.

You know you must take a belt test to get the next belt and you wish to be successful, but unexpectedly your previous fear of public speaking seems insignificant compared to the possibility of showing your karate prowess in front of your Sifu “instructor” and fellow students.

Can I do it? Will I pass? How do you get past your worries and take the initial step to success and advance up the belt ladder?

If this sounds like something you’ve been through prior to or something that you are experiencing now then keep reading.

The anxiety of taking a karate test is a real one, but do not make the error of failing the test out of proportion. Remember this is simply a test and whether you pass or fail, it does not need to be the beginning or end of your martial arts journey. Let me offer you some simple pointers for handling the pressure and anxiety of your first belt test.

1: Put things into Respective

If you take a look at your improvement from white to black belt in karate as a journey, then your individual belt tests are just checkpoints or layovers.

These checkpoints give you an opportunity to see how far you have actually come, how far you still need to go and to enable yourself the possibility of enjoyment in that you’ve gotten this far. It’s really that easy.

Do not make your belt test more than it is. No one will ask you how you did on your yellow belt test as soon as you are a black belt!

2: Ask your instructor exactly what you will be tested on

This is essential. You must understand exactly what you will be evaluated on. This again is like the old analogy of ‘if you do not know where you’re going then how will you know the best ways to get there?’

Understanding exactly what the required material is for the next belt resembles purchasing a map and planning your route from one destination to the next.

3: Start getting ready for your test beforehand

This should go without stating, however, many individuals leave everything to the last minute when it concerns testing. Provide yourself the best chance possible by writing your test date on your calendar, discovering the requirements of the test (see # 2) and after that practicing the important things that you need to practice.

4: Get a good night’s sleep before your test and do something relaxing on test day

Once again, this is a no-brainer and is the same suggestions given to any student studying for any test. Karate tests are no different. So get a good night’s sleep and then read a book, go for a walk, listen to music, or pray.

Do whatever it takes to calms yourself down and helps you to focus your mind. If you know ahead of time that you will need to work throughout the day or do something else that might be stressful on the day of your test, then prepare for that in advance and set aside 10 minutes after you complete work to sit silently and regroup before you go house and put on your karate uniform. Even 10 minutes of relaxation is much better than none when it comes to preparation.

5: Don’t take yourself too seriously

You are taking your yellow belt test (or your orange or your green …, or your black belt.) Whatever belt you are taking, I know it is important to you, you pass. If you didn’t wish to pass your belt then you would have no reason to take the test in the first place. What’s more, your instructor usually will have recommended that you are ready for the test.

This indicates that if you do your best and do what you execute in class, with the extra strength that features adrenaline, then you will more than most likely pass your test.

Do not develop any more unnecessary obstacles on your own. You satisfied the minimum time requirement, you understand the product to be tested, you have actually prepared ahead of time, you got a good night’s sleep, and your instructor thinks you have the ability to pass.

So don’t take yourself too seriously. Get your uniform on, tie your soon-to-be-old belt and get to your karate school!

Lastly, execute the techniques at your own pace, do not worry about moving at the same speed on your fellow student (i.e.; stay in your own lane), work within your skill level.

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It’s Belt Testing Time-Are You Ready

Martial Arts Belt Testing… Oh the Stress!

OK, so you’ve stuck with your karate training for a number of months already. You enjoy finding out all the ways to punch, kick, and block, you have actually learned your very first form “it’s low and hard” and you likewise know some basic partner drills.

Now! It’s time to test for your next belt. However, for some reason, it feels like a wave of fear and worry has sudden come over you.

You know you must take a belt test to get the next belt and you wish to be successful, but unexpectedly your previous fear of public speaking seems insignificant compared to the possibility of showing your karate prowess in front of your Sifu “instructor” and fellow students.

Can I do it? Will I pass? How do you get past your worries and take the initial step to success and advance up the belt ladder?

If this sounds like something you’ve been through prior to or something that you are experiencing now then keep reading.

The anxiety of taking a karate test is a real one, but do not make the error of failing the test out of proportion. Remember this is simply a test and whether you pass or fail, it does not need to be the beginning or end of your martial arts journey. Let me offer you some simple pointers for handling the pressure and anxiety of your first belt test.

1: Put things into Respective

If you take a look at your improvement from white to black belt in karate as a journey, then your individual belt tests are just checkpoints or layovers.

These checkpoints give you an opportunity to see how far you have actually come, how far you still need to go and to enable yourself the possibility of enjoyment in that you’ve gotten this far. It’s really that easy.

Do not make your belt test more than it is. No one will ask you how you did on your yellow belt test as soon as you are a black belt!

2: Ask your instructor exactly what you will be tested on

This is essential. You must understand exactly what you will be evaluated on. This again is like the old analogy of ‘if you do not know where you’re going then how will you know the best ways to get there?’

Understanding exactly what the required material is for the next belt resembles purchasing a map and planning your route from one destination to the next.

3: Start getting ready for your test beforehand

This should go without stating, however, many individuals leave everything to the last minute when it concerns testing. Provide yourself the best chance possible by writing your test date on your calendar, discovering the requirements of the test (see # 2) and after that practicing the important things that you need to practice.

4: Get a good night’s sleep before your test and do something relaxing on test day

Once again, this is a no-brainer and is the same suggestions given to any student studying for any test. Karate tests are no different. So get a good night’s sleep and then read a book, go for a walk, listen to music, or pray.

Do whatever it takes to calms yourself down and helps you to focus your mind. If you know ahead of time that you will need to work throughout the day or do something else that might be stressful on the day of your test, then prepare for that in advance and set aside 10 minutes after you complete work to sit silently and regroup before you go house and put on your karate uniform. Even 10 minutes of relaxation is much better than none when it comes to preparation.

5: Don’t take yourself too seriously

You are taking your yellow belt test (or your orange or your green …, or your black belt.) Whatever belt you are taking, I know it is important to you, you pass. If you didn’t wish to pass your belt then you would have no reason to take the test in the first place. What’s more, your instructor usually will have recommended that you are ready for the test.

This indicates that if you do your best and do what you execute in class, with the extra strength that features adrenaline, then you will more than most likely pass your test.

Do not develop any more unnecessary obstacles on your own. You satisfied the minimum time requirement, you understand the product to be tested, you have actually prepared ahead of time, you got a good night’s sleep, and your instructor thinks you have the ability to pass.

So don’t take yourself too seriously. Get your uniform on, tie your soon-to-be-old belt and get to your karate school!

Lastly, execute the techniques at your own pace, do not worry about moving at the same speed on your fellow student (i.e.; stay in your own lane), work within your skill level.

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Fight Breakdown – Are your Prepared for Real World

THE ANATOMY OF A FIGHT

Ever since its inception, the Hollywood movie industry has shown fights on screen. From the dopey Three Stooges smacking each other in the face to Jean-Claude Van Damme letting karate kicks loose on his opponents, violence is always a part of the movies.
If you’re wondering how realistic these fight scenes are, you may be onto something.

What would happen if a random person tried to fight like Jean-Claude Van Damme? What about fighting like Larry, Moe, and Curly? Students of Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo likely understand that many of these depictions wouldn’t work how they are shown. Understanding martial arts in action provides a lens through which you can look at fight scenes and understand what would work in real life and what wouldn’t.

While fight scenes vary wildly in accuracy, many fight scenes in the movies and on TV feature terribly misguided ideas about fighting. The following myths are just a few of the problems often seen in Hollywood productions.

Knockout Myths

The long knockout is one of the movie industry’s worst depictions. It’s extremely inconsistent and generally very poorly researched. For example, one common scene occurs when one character sneaks up behind another character and knocks them out.

The character will kick, punch, or hit the victim with the butt of a gun, and the unsuspecting person will go down and be knocked out for ten minutes, an hour, or however long the screenwriter needs to accomplish the narrative obligation.

However, people who have seen true martial arts such as Kosho-Ryu or Kajukenbo in action know that in real life, people don’t stay knocked out indefinitely; and when they do, it’s because they have sustained some major brain injury.

If a character really did stay knocked out for an hour or more, that could be due to a cracked skull, a coma, or post-traumatic amnesia (PTA). After waking up, if they suffer from any of these conditions, a person couldn’t just shake it off and continue on their way.

They may become dizzy, nauseous, or start vomiting. They may want to sleep for a long period of time, too, which could result in further brain injury. The mercy-knockout in the movies is much less harmless than it would seem.

The one-punch knockout is another common myth from the movies. With just a single punch, one character puts the other to sleep and the fight is over. Anyone who has ever practiced a true combat martial arts in action knows how unlikely this is. In reality, knocking someone out with one punch requires excellent timing, placement, and speed.

Punching someone right between the eyes may seem like an effective strike, but linear strikes, such as the right cross that so many movie stars throw, impact the head in a way that allows the brain to be cushioned by the cerebrospinal fluid.

If you wanted to knock someone out with a single strike, the most effective strategy is a rotational strike, not a linear one. Strikes such as a roundhouse kick allow the attacker to impact the head of the victim at unusual angles that are more likely to result in a knockout.

Gun Myths

One shot, one kill moments in films often show guns being used in bizarre and unbelievable ways. One of the most common situations in action movies occurs when an assailant charges at a person with a gun, and with one well-aimed shot, the person with the gun shoots the assailant dead.

While this sort of scene is useful for allowing a hero to mow down a dozen or so attackers without actually facing any serious trouble, it’s not exactly how shooting a person works.

A shot to the head could incapacitate an attacker and bring them to the ground. Likewise, a well-placed shot to the heart or one of a few other vital organs could bring down an attacker. If the hero can get off a clean shot, even after being shot, an attacker will be full of adrenaline that allows them to keep moving.

It’s much more likely that a gun misfires or jams, making it extremely difficult to be accurate when an assailant is running directly at you.

Unrealistic holds are another common gun-related myth in Hollywood. People may hold a gun sideways while shooting or hold two guns at the same time. While these do happen in real life, you would be hard pressed to develop an accurate method of shooting. If you’ve ever seen Kosho-Ryu gun fighting in action, you know that disarming an opponent holding a gun is much easier when he is gripping it improperly.

If you’ve ever seen Kosho-Ryu gun fighting in action, you know that disarming an opponent holding a gun is much easier when he is gripping it improperly.

When shooting with an improper grip on the gun, the kick is wild and unpredictable, and a gun that’s being fired out of control can quickly result in shooting yourself or someone near you. A well-trained operator will fire one gun at the highest rate of fire that allows them to maintain accuracy.

Sending two clips’ worth of bullets down the range will make a good amount of noise and might take out some neighboring windows, but it’s unlikely to actually stop the attacker.

Grenade Myths

Pulling a grenade pin with teeth happens all the time in movies as a grizzled fighter grabs a grenade from his jacket and yanks on the metal hoop with his teeth, lobbing it at his opponent. The idea seems to be that a person in a battle should never take their hand off their gun, so pulling the pin with the teeth allows that person to perform a number of tasks simultaneously.

In real life, pulling a grenade pin out with your teeth just sets you up for some serious dental work. Pulling a pin on a grenade requires a good deal of pressure, as much as seven to ten pounds of force.

Aside from the force it would take to pull out the pin, grenades are dangerous enough that it’s unwise for a person not to give them their full attention.

Breaking Down a Fight From The Walking Dead

Having debunked many of the common myths about fighting in Hollywood movies, seeing a relatively realistic fight scene is a good way to show martial arts in action.

The Walking Dead is a zombie show based on a comic book of the same name, and it’s become one of the most watched shows in television history. The show centers on a band of people who have survived a zombie apocalypse and must fight for their lives to avoid being eaten by the zombies.

One of the things that makes The Walking Dead so popular is that for a show with as big of a budget and audience as it has, The Walking Dead is actually pretty realistic—zombies notwithstanding.

In reality, fights don’t usually consist of clean, uncontested punches to the face or elaborate kicks. Real fights are usually brutal, wild, ugly, and unpredictable.

The Walking Dead uses all of these violent elements during a fight scene, which happens in season five in the episode Try.

Students of the James Martial Arts Academy might notice these elements during the fight:

Eye gouge

This move can be very effective when trying to create

space between yourself and an opponent, as it causes people to flinch and move away. It’s rarely successfully applied for it’s intended purpose of removing an eye, but when it is, it can completely incapacitate an attacker.

Choke from the ground while mounted

Trying to choke someone from the ground is not very effective, as the person on top can lean back out of arm’s reach while maintaining their position. One of the tenets of Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo in action reinforces that being on the ground with an opponent mounted on you is a bad scenario.

To get out from underneath an attacker, the James Martial Arts Academy students are taught the “buck, trap, and roll” technique.

Rear hammer fist

If a third party enters a fight, it can be extremely distracting for any combatant. Dealing with a third party immediately is of the utmost importance. If you’re on top of an attacker, like the pair in this scenario, and a third party enters to attack you, the rear hammer fist proves to be an effective means of dealing with them. It’s a powerful blow, and if well aimed, can dissuade the third party from entering the fray.

Headlock from the ground from behind

 

The worst possible scenario during a fight is to be on the ground in a headlock or choke from the rear. It’s extremely difficult to see what the attacker is doing, let alone get out of this position.

The best chances for survival are kicking or flailing wildly at your opponent to throw them off balance, throwing your head back in the hopes of connecting with your attacker’s head or chest or refusing to remain still to make it very difficult for an attacker to get a good grip on you.

Person with gun in front of you

Facing an opponent with a gun standing right in front of you is extremely dangerous. The best move in this situation is to run instead of fighting. Locate something to hide behind and sprint to it as fast as possible. Stay there until the attacker leaves or help arrives.

In some circumstances, it may not be possible to locate something to hide behind and you will be forced to fight. In this case, it’s important to do whatever possible to redirect the line of fire of the weapon. By grabbing the weapon and redirecting the barrel away from yourself, you can try to avoid getting shot.

A Self-Defense with Real-Life Applications

 

One of the most helpful aspects of this self-defense system is that it not only helps to keep students in shape, Kajukenbo and Kosho-Ryu in action also give’s them enough technique to turn the tide in a fight. In situations like the fight above, a few key techniques can make a massive difference in the outcome.

For instance, much of the above fight took place on the ground. Kajukenbo and Kosho-Ryu are one of the few self-defense systems that are complete meaning they are focused on ground fighting in addition to facing off with an opponent while standing.

At several points during the fight from this scene, using martial arts techniques in this action scene would have been useful. Utilizing one of the most basic moves, the “buck, trap, roll” technique, would have allowed either fighter to buck off their opponent and finish the fight standing up.

Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo are for the gritty, real-world situations that you may eventually face (Kajukenbo in 1947 was known as the first MMA, due to it was bred on the streets of Hawaii).

By practicing and studying these two martial art arts, you can enjoy increased self-confidence in the ability to handle yourself in combat and the self-assurance that comes from being an active person who is in command of situations, not one who is dominated by them.

If Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo sounded like a self-defense system you can invest in, explore our blog for more tips, tricks, and guides of Kosho-Ryu/Kajukenbo in action in the real world.

 

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Fight Breakdown – Are your Prepared for Real World

THE ANATOMY OF A FIGHT

Ever since its inception, the Hollywood movie industry has shown fights on screen. From the dopey Three Stooges smacking each other in the face to Jean-Claude Van Damme letting karate kicks loose on his opponents, violence is always a part of the movies.
If you’re wondering how realistic these fight scenes are, you may be onto something.

What would happen if a random person tried to fight like Jean-Claude Van Damme? What about fighting like Larry, Moe, and Curly? Students of Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo likely understand that many of these depictions wouldn’t work how they are shown. Understanding martial arts in action provides a lens through which you can look at fight scenes and understand what would work in real life and what wouldn’t.

While fight scenes vary wildly in accuracy, many fight scenes in the movies and on TV feature terribly misguided ideas about fighting. The following myths are just a few of the problems often seen in Hollywood productions.

Knockout Myths

The long knockout is one of the movie industry’s worst depictions. It’s extremely inconsistent and generally very poorly researched. For example, one common scene occurs when one character sneaks up behind another character and knocks them out.

The character will kick, punch, or hit the victim with the butt of a gun, and the unsuspecting person will go down and be knocked out for ten minutes, an hour, or however long the screenwriter needs to accomplish the narrative obligation.

However, people who have seen true martial arts such as Kosho-Ryu or Kajukenbo in action know that in real life, people don’t stay knocked out indefinitely; and when they do, it’s because they have sustained some major brain injury.

If a character really did stay knocked out for an hour or more, that could be due to a cracked skull, a coma, or post-traumatic amnesia (PTA). After waking up, if they suffer from any of these conditions, a person couldn’t just shake it off and continue on their way.

They may become dizzy, nauseous, or start vomiting. They may want to sleep for a long period of time, too, which could result in further brain injury. The mercy-knockout in the movies is much less harmless than it would seem.

The one-punch knockout is another common myth from the movies. With just a single punch, one character puts the other to sleep and the fight is over. Anyone who has ever practiced a true combat martial arts in action knows how unlikely this is. In reality, knocking someone out with one punch requires excellent timing, placement, and speed.

Punching someone right between the eyes may seem like an effective strike, but linear strikes, such as the right cross that so many movie stars throw, impact the head in a way that allows the brain to be cushioned by the cerebrospinal fluid.

If you wanted to knock someone out with a single strike, the most effective strategy is a rotational strike, not a linear one. Strikes such as a roundhouse kick allow the attacker to impact the head of the victim at unusual angles that are more likely to result in a knockout.

Gun Myths

One shot, one kill moments in films often show guns being used in bizarre and unbelievable ways. One of the most common situations in action movies occurs when an assailant charges at a person with a gun, and with one well-aimed shot, the person with the gun shoots the assailant dead.

While this sort of scene is useful for allowing a hero to mow down a dozen or so attackers without actually facing any serious trouble, it’s not exactly how shooting a person works.

A shot to the head could incapacitate an attacker and bring them to the ground. Likewise, a well-placed shot to the heart or one of a few other vital organs could bring down an attacker. If the hero can get off a clean shot, even after being shot, an attacker will be full of adrenaline that allows them to keep moving.

It’s much more likely that a gun misfires or jams, making it extremely difficult to be accurate when an assailant is running directly at you.

Unrealistic holds are another common gun-related myth in Hollywood. People may hold a gun sideways while shooting or hold two guns at the same time. While these do happen in real life, you would be hard pressed to develop an accurate method of shooting. If you’ve ever seen Kosho-Ryu gun fighting in action, you know that disarming an opponent holding a gun is much easier when he is gripping it improperly.

If you’ve ever seen Kosho-Ryu gun fighting in action, you know that disarming an opponent holding a gun is much easier when he is gripping it improperly.

When shooting with an improper grip on the gun, the kick is wild and unpredictable, and a gun that’s being fired out of control can quickly result in shooting yourself or someone near you. A well-trained operator will fire one gun at the highest rate of fire that allows them to maintain accuracy.

Sending two clips’ worth of bullets down the range will make a good amount of noise and might take out some neighboring windows, but it’s unlikely to actually stop the attacker.

Grenade Myths

Pulling a grenade pin with teeth happens all the time in movies as a grizzled fighter grabs a grenade from his jacket and yanks on the metal hoop with his teeth, lobbing it at his opponent. The idea seems to be that a person in a battle should never take their hand off their gun, so pulling the pin with the teeth allows that person to perform a number of tasks simultaneously.

In real life, pulling a grenade pin out with your teeth just sets you up for some serious dental work. Pulling a pin on a grenade requires a good deal of pressure, as much as seven to ten pounds of force.

Aside from the force it would take to pull out the pin, grenades are dangerous enough that it’s unwise for a person not to give them their full attention.

Breaking Down a Fight From The Walking Dead

Having debunked many of the common myths about fighting in Hollywood movies, seeing a relatively realistic fight scene is a good way to show martial arts in action.

The Walking Dead is a zombie show based on a comic book of the same name, and it’s become one of the most watched shows in television history. The show centers on a band of people who have survived a zombie apocalypse and must fight for their lives to avoid being eaten by the zombies.

One of the things that makes The Walking Dead so popular is that for a show with as big of a budget and audience as it has, The Walking Dead is actually pretty realistic—zombies notwithstanding.

In reality, fights don’t usually consist of clean, uncontested punches to the face or elaborate kicks. Real fights are usually brutal, wild, ugly, and unpredictable.

The Walking Dead uses all of these violent elements during a fight scene, which happens in season five in the episode Try.

Students of the James Martial Arts Academy might notice these elements during the fight:

Eye gouge

This move can be very effective when trying to create

space between yourself and an opponent, as it causes people to flinch and move away. It’s rarely successfully applied for it’s intended purpose of removing an eye, but when it is, it can completely incapacitate an attacker.

Choke from the ground while mounted

Trying to choke someone from the ground is not very effective, as the person on top can lean back out of arm’s reach while maintaining their position. One of the tenets of Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo in action reinforces that being on the ground with an opponent mounted on you is a bad scenario.

To get out from underneath an attacker, the James Martial Arts Academy students are taught the “buck, trap, and roll” technique.

Rear hammer fist

If a third party enters a fight, it can be extremely distracting for any combatant. Dealing with a third party immediately is of the utmost importance. If you’re on top of an attacker, like the pair in this scenario, and a third party enters to attack you, the rear hammer fist proves to be an effective means of dealing with them. It’s a powerful blow, and if well aimed, can dissuade the third party from entering the fray.

Headlock from the ground from behind

 

The worst possible scenario during a fight is to be on the ground in a headlock or choke from the rear. It’s extremely difficult to see what the attacker is doing, let alone get out of this position.

The best chances for survival are kicking or flailing wildly at your opponent to throw them off balance, throwing your head back in the hopes of connecting with your attacker’s head or chest or refusing to remain still to make it very difficult for an attacker to get a good grip on you.

Person with gun in front of you

Facing an opponent with a gun standing right in front of you is extremely dangerous. The best move in this situation is to run instead of fighting. Locate something to hide behind and sprint to it as fast as possible. Stay there until the attacker leaves or help arrives.

In some circumstances, it may not be possible to locate something to hide behind and you will be forced to fight. In this case, it’s important to do whatever possible to redirect the line of fire of the weapon. By grabbing the weapon and redirecting the barrel away from yourself, you can try to avoid getting shot.

A Self-Defense with Real-Life Applications

 

One of the most helpful aspects of this self-defense system is that it not only helps to keep students in shape, Kajukenbo and Kosho-Ryu in action also give’s them enough technique to turn the tide in a fight. In situations like the fight above, a few key techniques can make a massive difference in the outcome.

For instance, much of the above fight took place on the ground. Kajukenbo and Kosho-Ryu are one of the few self-defense systems that are complete meaning they are focused on ground fighting in addition to facing off with an opponent while standing.

At several points during the fight from this scene, using martial arts techniques in this action scene would have been useful. Utilizing one of the most basic moves, the “buck, trap, roll” technique, would have allowed either fighter to buck off their opponent and finish the fight standing up.

Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo are for the gritty, real-world situations that you may eventually face (Kajukenbo in 1947 was known as the first MMA, due to it was bred on the streets of Hawaii).

By practicing and studying these two martial art arts, you can enjoy increased self-confidence in the ability to handle yourself in combat and the self-assurance that comes from being an active person who is in command of situations, not one who is dominated by them.

If Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo sounded like a self-defense system you can invest in, explore our blog for more tips, tricks, and guides of Kosho-Ryu/Kajukenbo in action in the real world.

 

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Fight Breakdown – Are your Prepared for Real World

THE ANATOMY OF A FIGHT

Ever since its inception, the Hollywood movie industry has shown fights on screen. From the dopey Three Stooges smacking each other in the face to Jean-Claude Van Damme letting karate kicks loose on his opponents, violence is always a part of the movies.
If you’re wondering how realistic these fight scenes are, you may be onto something.

What would happen if a random person tried to fight like Jean-Claude Van Damme? What about fighting like Larry, Moe, and Curly? Students of Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo likely understand that many of these depictions wouldn’t work how they are shown. Understanding martial arts in action provides a lens through which you can look at fight scenes and understand what would work in real life and what wouldn’t.

While fight scenes vary wildly in accuracy, many fight scenes in the movies and on TV feature terribly misguided ideas about fighting. The following myths are just a few of the problems often seen in Hollywood productions.

Knockout Myths

The long knockout is one of the movie industry’s worst depictions. It’s extremely inconsistent and generally very poorly researched. For example, one common scene occurs when one character sneaks up behind another character and knocks them out.

The character will kick, punch, or hit the victim with the butt of a gun, and the unsuspecting person will go down and be knocked out for ten minutes, an hour, or however long the screenwriter needs to accomplish the narrative obligation.

However, people who have seen true martial arts such as Kosho-Ryu or Kajukenbo in action know that in real life, people don’t stay knocked out indefinitely; and when they do, it’s because they have sustained some major brain injury.

If a character really did stay knocked out for an hour or more, that could be due to a cracked skull, a coma, or post-traumatic amnesia (PTA). After waking up, if they suffer from any of these conditions, a person couldn’t just shake it off and continue on their way.

They may become dizzy, nauseous, or start vomiting. They may want to sleep for a long period of time, too, which could result in further brain injury. The mercy-knockout in the movies is much less harmless than it would seem.

The one-punch knockout is another common myth from the movies. With just a single punch, one character puts the other to sleep and the fight is over. Anyone who has ever practiced a true combat martial arts in action knows how unlikely this is. In reality, knocking someone out with one punch requires excellent timing, placement, and speed.

Punching someone right between the eyes may seem like an effective strike, but linear strikes, such as the right cross that so many movie stars throw, impact the head in a way that allows the brain to be cushioned by the cerebrospinal fluid.

If you wanted to knock someone out with a single strike, the most effective strategy is a rotational strike, not a linear one. Strikes such as a roundhouse kick allow the attacker to impact the head of the victim at unusual angles that are more likely to result in a knockout.

Gun Myths

One shot, one kill moments in films often show guns being used in bizarre and unbelievable ways. One of the most common situations in action movies occurs when an assailant charges at a person with a gun, and with one well-aimed shot, the person with the gun shoots the assailant dead.

While this sort of scene is useful for allowing a hero to mow down a dozen or so attackers without actually facing any serious trouble, it’s not exactly how shooting a person works.

A shot to the head could incapacitate an attacker and bring them to the ground. Likewise, a well-placed shot to the heart or one of a few other vital organs could bring down an attacker. If the hero can get off a clean shot, even after being shot, an attacker will be full of adrenaline that allows them to keep moving.

It’s much more likely that a gun misfires or jams, making it extremely difficult to be accurate when an assailant is running directly at you.

Unrealistic holds are another common gun-related myth in Hollywood. People may hold a gun sideways while shooting or hold two guns at the same time. While these do happen in real life, you would be hard pressed to develop an accurate method of shooting. If you’ve ever seen Kosho-Ryu gun fighting in action, you know that disarming an opponent holding a gun is much easier when he is gripping it improperly.

If you’ve ever seen Kosho-Ryu gun fighting in action, you know that disarming an opponent holding a gun is much easier when he is gripping it improperly.

When shooting with an improper grip on the gun, the kick is wild and unpredictable, and a gun that’s being fired out of control can quickly result in shooting yourself or someone near you. A well-trained operator will fire one gun at the highest rate of fire that allows them to maintain accuracy.

Sending two clips’ worth of bullets down the range will make a good amount of noise and might take out some neighboring windows, but it’s unlikely to actually stop the attacker.

Grenade Myths

Pulling a grenade pin with teeth happens all the time in movies as a grizzled fighter grabs a grenade from his jacket and yanks on the metal hoop with his teeth, lobbing it at his opponent. The idea seems to be that a person in a battle should never take their hand off their gun, so pulling the pin with the teeth allows that person to perform a number of tasks simultaneously.

In real life, pulling a grenade pin out with your teeth just sets you up for some serious dental work. Pulling a pin on a grenade requires a good deal of pressure, as much as seven to ten pounds of force.

Aside from the force it would take to pull out the pin, grenades are dangerous enough that it’s unwise for a person not to give them their full attention.

Breaking Down a Fight From The Walking Dead

Having debunked many of the common myths about fighting in Hollywood movies, seeing a relatively realistic fight scene is a good way to show martial arts in action.

The Walking Dead is a zombie show based on a comic book of the same name, and it’s become one of the most watched shows in television history. The show centers on a band of people who have survived a zombie apocalypse and must fight for their lives to avoid being eaten by the zombies.

One of the things that makes The Walking Dead so popular is that for a show with as big of a budget and audience as it has, The Walking Dead is actually pretty realistic—zombies notwithstanding.

In reality, fights don’t usually consist of clean, uncontested punches to the face or elaborate kicks. Real fights are usually brutal, wild, ugly, and unpredictable.

The Walking Dead uses all of these violent elements during a fight scene, which happens in season five in the episode Try.

Students of the James Martial Arts Academy might notice these elements during the fight:

Eye gouge

This move can be very effective when trying to create

space between yourself and an opponent, as it causes people to flinch and move away. It’s rarely successfully applied for it’s intended purpose of removing an eye, but when it is, it can completely incapacitate an attacker.

Choke from the ground while mounted

Trying to choke someone from the ground is not very effective, as the person on top can lean back out of arm’s reach while maintaining their position. One of the tenets of Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo in action reinforces that being on the ground with an opponent mounted on you is a bad scenario.

To get out from underneath an attacker, the James Martial Arts Academy students are taught the “buck, trap, and roll” technique.

Rear hammer fist

If a third party enters a fight, it can be extremely distracting for any combatant. Dealing with a third party immediately is of the utmost importance. If you’re on top of an attacker, like the pair in this scenario, and a third party enters to attack you, the rear hammer fist proves to be an effective means of dealing with them. It’s a powerful blow, and if well aimed, can dissuade the third party from entering the fray.

Headlock from the ground from behind

 

The worst possible scenario during a fight is to be on the ground in a headlock or choke from the rear. It’s extremely difficult to see what the attacker is doing, let alone get out of this position.

The best chances for survival are kicking or flailing wildly at your opponent to throw them off balance, throwing your head back in the hopes of connecting with your attacker’s head or chest or refusing to remain still to make it very difficult for an attacker to get a good grip on you.

Person with gun in front of you

Facing an opponent with a gun standing right in front of you is extremely dangerous. The best move in this situation is to run instead of fighting. Locate something to hide behind and sprint to it as fast as possible. Stay there until the attacker leaves or help arrives.

In some circumstances, it may not be possible to locate something to hide behind and you will be forced to fight. In this case, it’s important to do whatever possible to redirect the line of fire of the weapon. By grabbing the weapon and redirecting the barrel away from yourself, you can try to avoid getting shot.

A Self-Defense with Real-Life Applications

 

One of the most helpful aspects of this self-defense system is that it not only helps to keep students in shape, Kajukenbo and Kosho-Ryu in action also give’s them enough technique to turn the tide in a fight. In situations like the fight above, a few key techniques can make a massive difference in the outcome.

For instance, much of the above fight took place on the ground. Kajukenbo and Kosho-Ryu are one of the few self-defense systems that are complete meaning they are focused on ground fighting in addition to facing off with an opponent while standing.

At several points during the fight from this scene, using martial arts techniques in this action scene would have been useful. Utilizing one of the most basic moves, the “buck, trap, roll” technique, would have allowed either fighter to buck off their opponent and finish the fight standing up.

Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo are for the gritty, real-world situations that you may eventually face (Kajukenbo in 1947 was known as the first MMA, due to it was bred on the streets of Hawaii).

By practicing and studying these two martial art arts, you can enjoy increased self-confidence in the ability to handle yourself in combat and the self-assurance that comes from being an active person who is in command of situations, not one who is dominated by them.

If Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo sounded like a self-defense system you can invest in, explore our blog for more tips, tricks, and guides of Kosho-Ryu/Kajukenbo in action in the real world.

 

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