Knife Defense Drills

When an unarmed soldier is faced with an enemy armed with a knife, he must be mentally prepared to be cut. The likelihood of being cut severely is less if the fighter is well trained in knife defense and if the principles of weapon defense are followed. A slash wound is not usually lethal or shock inducing however, a stab wound risks injury to vital organs, arteries, and veins and may also cause instant shock or unconsciousness. a. Types of Knife Attacks.

Ripping Out The Throat

Holding the enemy with the Serpentine Armlock, drive the right hand forward to strike him squarely in the throat with the web of the hand. This lies between the curved thumb and forefinger. This is known as the Small Tiger's Mouth Fist in most martial arts styles. It is meant to symbolize the open jaws of the tiger as it rips the throat out of its prey. Hit as hard as you can without fear of injury, since you are striking one of the soft areas of the body.

KUJIKIRI The Nine Levels of Power

The Japanese have a name for the finger-knitting exercise of the Ninja. It is called Kuji-Kiri, or literally, the nine cuts. In the Hindu and Tibetan traditions, they are called mudras. It is believed that when one reaches a certain level of training, the hands automatically form the finger-locks in times of contemplation or stress. Some schools add chants or mantras others vigorously rub beads between their hands. Regardless, the hands are regarded as a microcosm of the body, so to stimulate...

Conditioning and Deconditioning

Conditioning and deconditioning, also known as training and detraining, are responsible for gains and losses, respectively, in fitness levels. Whereas conditioning is a gradual process and may take six or more weeks to see specific effects, deconditioning occurs relatively quickly. Some of the various metabolic and cardiorespiratory effects of conditioning arc presented in Table 1-4. Table 1-4. Various Effects of Physical Conditioning 1T levels of ATP, CP, glycogen it in blood volume it levels...

Japanese Sword Training - Kenjutsu Techniques

The sword movements of these eight paired forms come from the 600+ year old Japanese weapons school, Katori Shinto Ryu. These are classical sword moves which serve as the basis of all the recognized modern sword schools. The Jo movements are generally based upon the Iwama Style 31 Jo Kata with some of the movements also based upon the usage of the bo, naginata, and the spear.

The Eight Mother Palms

Because there are several different approaches to the theory and the practice of the Eight Mother Palms, I will divide the remainder of our Eight Mother Palm presentation into several sections. In the remainder of this article, I will describe the Eight Mother Palms as eight different upper body positions that are first practiced as the student holds the posture while standing still or walking the circle. I will then describe how these eight palms lead to the practice of more complex forms.

Deadly Attack Techniques

The following techniques are proven and effective ways to remove sentries. A soldier with moderate training can execute the proper technique for his situation, when he needs to. This technique relies on complete mental stunning to enable the soldier to cut the sentry's throat, severing the trachea and carotid arteries. Death results within 5 to 20 seconds. Some sounds are emitted from the exposed trachea, but the throat can be cut before the sentry can recover from.

Judo Self Defense Moves

Tori seizes with his left hand Uke's right wrist which he turns halfway upwards. Tori's right hand twists Uke's right thumb as follows His fingers press on what is called the thenar eminence or muscles of the thumb occupying the lateral side, and the end of his right thumb flexed presses strongly backwards the end of Uke's thumb. This hold can cause dislocation of the joint at the base of the thumb, i.e. the knuckle of the first metacarpal and of the first phalanx.

Advanced Push-Up Variations

The Divebomber Pushup is one of the best Bodyweight exercises available. This exercise will effectively strengthen the upper body unlike any other pushup. This exercise is excellent because of the vast range of motion that is involved. It is important to practice bodyweight exercises that target as many muscle groups as possible in a single, coordinated fashion.

Russian Spetsnaz Kettlebell Training

Doctor Krayevskiy, the founder of the St. Petersburg Athletic Club, 'the father of Russian athletics', and 'Russian Lion' Hackenschmidt's coach, trained religiously with kettlebells. The doctor took up training at the age of forty-one and twenty years later he was said to look fresher and healthier than at forty. Many Russians throw their KBs around non-competitively, just for health.

How To Do The Kettlebell Bent Press

The initial position for the bent press is identical to that of the side press with the possible exception of letting the weight ride more on your back than your side if your flexibility allows it. At no point should you lean back or you would injure your back Lean slightly forward. Also note how the forearm supporting the weight, the kicked out hip, and the straight leg underneath form a solid column that supports the kettlebell. And do not forget to keep your whole body tight.

Anatomy of the Sword

The student must become familiar with all aspects of the sword, its construction, the material and the components. The first thing the student must learn is that there are two edges to the sword. The true edge and the false edge. The true edge is the edge that is facing and which will strike your opponent. The false edge is facing you. If the sword is flipped, the false edge will now become the true edge and the true edge becomes the false edge.

Chi Kung and Kundalini The Real Secret of The Masters

Worthwhile martial arts have a basis in meditation and chi kung. Usually the secrets cf chi are not passed down until the student has spent long years proving his or her worthiness of the gift. There are many techniques for transmission and generation of chi but all require a master-student relationship unless you are inclined to intense self-study. Self-study is the source of unique gifts and often requires conquering your greatest fears. According to Sun Tzu, self-adventure also results in...

A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts

Upon completing the warm-up phase begin with the following martial arts stretches. All martial arts stretches are static stretches and are executed as echo count exercises. Echo count exercises are done for a specific count, i.e., 10 to 30 seconds. The unit leader counts each second and the recruits echo (repeat) the count.

The Most Devastating Strikes in Ninjitsu

The principle of getting behind the enemy in order to be invisible to him is another example of the angle method. The enemy cannot hit what he cannot see. This step is one way of turning the corner to evade the enemy attack. From the previous position with the right foot forward, take one full step straight ahead with arms raised for balance. When performed in combat this will place you shoulder to shoulder with the enemy, facing in opposite directions.

Commercial Long Range Projectiles And Barricade Gas Shells

Barricade Firing Position

This type of projectile is designed for projecting tear or sickening gas into barricades, defended rooms or buildings, Left Firing position when firing a long-range gas projcctile in front of, back of, or into the mob. The angle of the piece will dictate the range. Practice with specially designed practice ammunition will enable the shooter to hit his objective with sufficient accuracy for tactical use. Note that the weight of the shooter is on the forward leg. Left Firing position when firing...

The Reiki 1st Degree initiation the secret process

Masters Manual Sachem Seichim Reiki

The following pages are what actually occur during your four initiations. Usually, the student would have their eyes closed, if they were present. The pages have been laid out to easily illustrate for you the procedures at each stage of initiation. Please initially take time to review the purpose of each initiation sequence. Within each initiation sequence there will be a series of Reiki symbols. You must sign (visually draw with one hand) the Reiki symbols or repeat the symbol name. The...

Introduction to shuriken and a short History of the Art

Enmei Ryu Tantogata Shuriken

There are two basic types of shuriken, bo shuriken, or long thin blades, and hira shuriken also called shaken , or flat, star-shaped or lozenge-shaped blades. The basic method of throwing of the shuriken varies little between schools, the main differences being the shape of the blades and their use. The earliest mention of throwing blades comes from Ganritsu Ryu, founded by Matsubayashi Henyasai, a professional swordsman in service of the 18th lord of Matsuhiro in Kanei, around 1624. This...

Unarmed Defense Against A Rifle With Fixed Bayonet

Krav Maga Kicks Step Step

Defense against a rifle with a fixed bayonet involves the same principles as knife defense. The soldier considers the same angles of attack and the proper response for any attack along each angle. a. Regardless of the type weapon used by the enemy, his attack will always be along one of the nine angles of attack at any one time. The soldier must get his entire body off the line of attack by moving to a safe position. A rifle with a fixed bayonet has two weapons a knife at one end and a butt...

Exercise Frog Hama Gong

Qing Shen Gong Skill Light Body

This exercise is also called Lifting a Stone Block. It belongs to the hard GONG FU, trains the external power and belongs to the YANG category. The purport of the exercise is to make muscles hard, which helps to beat off an enemy's attack. It is similar to the exercise Iron Shirt TIE BU SHAN . Many people in the city of Tiantsin practise this exercise. Unfortunately, they simply pump up muscles. For instance, they lift weight of 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 90 kg. It is the most primitive method of...

Contents Kung Fu Self Defense

Exercise Iron Bag Tie Dai Gong

Short biographies of the compilers 13 Biography of the Reverend Miao Xing 15 Discourse of the Tutor Miao Xing about Training Exercises LIEN GONG and Training of Combat Technique DI 19 Chapter 1. Introduction. Theoretical Fundamentals. 25 1.1 72 Kinds of Martial Arts in combination with Pugilistic techniques and Weapon. 1.9.1 Twenty requirements to be observed when doing internal and 'external exercises. 1.2 Effect of 72 Shaolin Arts on Breath QI and Blood XUE. 28 1.3 72 Kinds of the Martial Art...

Monkey Style Kung Fu

Critical Strike Points Kung

Entrance Requirements No Attribute or Alignment restrictions. Skill Cost 12 Years 6 Years as Secondary Martial Arts Form Monkey Style Kung Fu, sometimes referred to as Tai Sing Pek Kwar, is based on the movement of apes and monkeys. Each position imitates the clown-like flips, acrobatics, and loose body of the creatures. To best understand the whys and wherefores of the Monkey form just pay a visit to the Monkey House of the nearest zoo and spent some ti me watching. They have the ability to be...

Killing Enemy Sentry

Rear Knife Attack

The following description of the correct attack technique for killing an enemy guard or sentry should be of general interest to any student of knife attack. To the soldier, plant guard, and policeman it will show the need for precautions against a surprise attack from the rear. It is a type of attack for which there is no defense if the victim is taken by surprise. It is not unlikely that it will be used again, since many individuals, in all armies during World War II, received training in it,...

Following In The Footsteps Of The Sentry

Prevent Outcry Enemy Sentry

Of course, the simplest and most daring technique of infiltrating the enemy encampment is to have him open the door for you. Fig. 55- Having advanced to a position behind the enemy, fix your attention on the back of his skull and key your actions to his. As he steps forward with his left foot, cross-step Heng Pu behind with your right foot. Cock your left Backfist beside the right ear. Maintain a covered stance at all times by crossing the right arm over the body. Direct the Qi forward with the...

Comea Longs And Restraint Holds

A'lilitary and civil police officers have frequent use for come-along type holds. Once the criminal, or law breaker, has been apprehended or subdued, the police must take him in, in order to complete the arrest. If he is drunk, unruly, or potentially dangerous, he must be kept helpless. By application of the proper come-along, the prisoner is made amenable to movement or to other actions by the officer. A come-along, or other type pressure hold, also is often used before handcuffing. Usually it...

Individual Movement Techniques

Sniper Firing Stance

The individual movement techniques used by the sniper team are designed to allow movement without being detected. These movement techniques are sniper low crawl, medium crawl, high crawl, hand-and-knees crawl, and walking. a. Sniper Low Crawl. The sniper low crawl Figure 4-3 is used when concealment is extremely limited, when close to the enemy, or when occupying a firing position. b. Medium Crawl. The medium crawl Figure 4-4 is used when concealment is limited and the team needs to move...

Counters To Chokes

Letsblocking

A soldier must know how to defend against being choked. Incapacitation and unconsciousness can occur within three seconds therefore, it is crucial for the defender to know all possible counters to chokes. a. Eye Gouge. The opponent attacks the defender with a frontal choke. The defender has the option of going over or under the opponent's arms. To disable the opponent, the defender inserts both thumbs into his opponent's eyes and tries to gouge them Figure 3-10 . The defender is prepared to...

Peter Ragnar Crane S Nest

Peter Ragnar Magnetic Gong

I ere's an unusual story I heard on the radio. It happened in Orlando, Florida, a few years ago. Joe and Bill decided to play a few rounds of golf despite the approach of a wall of dark, threatening clouds. A light mist began falling. Joe was walking across the green to fetch his ball when the unthinkable happened He The doctors who examined him were shocked to see that his arms and legs were broken. His muscles had contracted so violently from the electricity that his bones snapped like twigs....

Forces W E Fairbairn Kac

Fairbairns Fighting Techniques

NO. 27 - BREAKAWAYS FROM COME-ALONG GRIPS A number of so called come-along grips are frequently demonstrated and taught as being 100 per cent perfect, and impossible, once secured, for any man to escape. Under certain circum-stances it would, indeed, be difficult and painful to escape them also it might result in a badly strained ligament. Nevertheless, any man of average build and strength can, with at least a 50 per cent chance of success, not only break away from these holds, but he will...

Edge Of Hand Blow

Edge Hand Blow

A kick delivered toe foremost and aimed at a narrow target is not accurate enough, particularly when the slightest move on an opponent's parr will cause you to miss and leave you off balance and wide open for his retaliation. firher the inside or outside of the foot. This blow delivered with the aid of heavy footwear, gives a striking surface of the length of the foot from heel to toe. When properly delivered with the body bent low in the opposite direction of the kick it docs not leave you...

Substyles Of Jujutsu

Samurai Jujutsu

Historically, more than 700 substyles of Jujutsu have been recorded, ranging from very broad fighting systems to styles which concentrate on just a few maneuvers or techniques. Many of these substyles are so closely related to Aikijutsu, Sumo Wrestling or various weapon-based fighting forms that separating them for gaming purposes is very difficult, and in many cases pointless. A well-rounded medieval Japanese warrior would probably know not only one or more styles of Jujutsu, but many weapon...

Poles of Plum Bloom Mei Hua Zhuang

The exercise Poles of Plum Bloom is a soft and inner kind of GONG FU that develops the whole body. Furthermore, it forms a base for acquirement of the skill Flinging on the Cornice and Climbing the Wall FEI YAN ZOU BI . The exercise is done on poles and thanks to that lightness of the body, mobility and dexterity of movements are trained, the exactness of leaps and skipping along poles are perfected. There are other names for Poles of Plum Bloom, they are Poles of Seven Stars QI XING ZHUANG and...

Kicking Trees

So, one Muay Thai beginner comes up to me and asks, When will I be ready to kick trees Don't laugh, he was serious. For many of you, this is a silly question, but to others this part of Muay Thai mythology is real. As is the case with most myths, the belief that Thai Boxers train by kicking trees is based on fact. Thai boxers are known for their rigorous physical conditioning, and in particular, their extremely hard shins. But contrary to what many believe, this is achieved through the use of...

Wing Chun Hand Movements

Winchun Hand Movement Picture

Your wedding day is a day to remember. Leung Bok Chau would definitely not forget his Having got himself a little drunk he has already upset his new bride and is about to find out that is not the best thing to do, especially as she is a Kung Fu expert. It happened so fast. When Leung Bok Chau's hands were almost touching Yim Wing Chun's body, she grasped his left arm and pulled him to the floor. Leung felt pain in his chest and suddenly the alcohol's effects were gone and his mind started to...

Juji Gatame arm bar

Jointlocks

First come to the shortened version of the side 4 1 4 knees up , catch hold of his right arm with your right hand and place your left leg over his face, making sure that your leg goes underneath his right arm, and plant it next to the right side of his head. Keep control of his arm at all times. Lie onto your back and trap the opponent's head with your left leg, simultaneously wedge your right foot underneath his body at his left hand side. His arm will be between your legs, pull down on his...

Side 4 14 to mount arm bar

Juji Gatame Armbar

Sit through into the mount position, as you do so grab the opponent's left arm and sit straight through to the otherside by placing your right leg over his face and plant it next to the right side of his head. Keep control of his arm at all times. Lie onto your back and trap the opponent's head with your left leg, simultaneously wedge your right foot underneath his body at his left hand side. His arm will be between your legs, pull down on his arm and push up with your hips to complete the bar....

Death Of A Legend

Following what doctors in Hong Kong described as a 'subarachnoid haemorrhage' and lapsing into a coma lasting 17 days, wing chun's King of the Challenge Match, sifu Wong Shun Leung, passed away peacefully on January 28th, 1997 he was just 61 years of age. Wong had been with a group of friends at the Wing Chun Athletic Association on Sunday January 12th, enjoying a few games of cards and Mahjong when he complained of feeling unwell. Soon afterwards he collapsed into a coma from which he never...

Rusper Patel

Side Kick Self Defense

April 1990 saw the welcome return of master Wong Shun Leung for a well received seminar in St.Albans, Herts. He had come at the invitation of two of his students, Clive Potter and Anthony Kan. The seminar opened with Master Wing emphasising that we, as martial artists, should not allow ourselves to be governed by Ving Tsun, but should instead, be able to adapt the system to suit the situation we should be the masters of Ving Tsun, not for Wing Chun to be the master of us. Master Wong then...

Wong Shun Leung Ving Tsun Seminar

Wong Shun Leung

Master Wong demonstrates Huen Sau in Biu Jee Master Wong demonstrates Huen Sau in Biu Jee The 2nd July heralded the Wong Shun Leung Ving Tsun Association U.K. 's highlight of the year, the yearly Wong Shun Leung seminar held in St.Albans, Hertfordshire. Master Wong had arrived in the United Kingdom after completing seminars in Germany, Holland, Switzerland and Poland. Included in the visiting guests who had flown with Master Wong from Germany was Senior Instructor, Philipp Beyer who represents...

The Early Years

William Cheung Wong Shun Leung

Self-defence is only an illusion, a dark cloak beneath which lurks a razor-sharp dagger waiting to be plunged into the first unwary victim. Whoever declares that any weapon manufactured today, whether it be a nuclear missile or a .33 special, is created for self-defence should look a little more closely at his own image in the mirror. Either he is a liar or is deceiving himself. Wing Chun Kung Fu is a very sophisticated weapon nothing else. It is a science of combat, the intent of which is the...

Reiki Level 1 fourth attunement

Stand behind initiate & put your hands on their head 2. Sign tam-a-ra-sha three times 3. Sign cho-ku-rei once & say mentally three times 5. Sign cho-ku-rei once & say mentally three times 6. Sign hon-sha ze-sho-nen once 7. Sign cho-ku-rei once & say mentally three times 8. Slide your left hand on back of initiates neck, & right hand on their crown. 9. Walk to front of initiate, gently tap on their shoulder 10. Sign cho-ku-rei once each to crown, heart, & throat, say name mentally three times to...

Seichim Level 1 Attunement

Seichim Reiki Symbols

Stand behind initiate amp put your hands on their shoulders 2. Sign Seichim cho-ku-rei to the power of 9 rei once amp say mentally three times 6. Sign Seichim cho-ku-rei to the power of 9 7. Sign Lightning Bolt once amp if any other symbols come to mind use them also 8. Sign Seichim cho-ku-rei to the power of 9 10. Sign Seichim cho-ku-rei to the power of 9 11. Place your hands on initiates head until you feel the need to finish. If symbols appear, use them 12. Put your hands on back of neck...

The Reiki 2nd Degree initiation the secret process

Reiki Seichim Master Sign

The following pages are what actually occur during your second initiation, as usually the student would have their eyes closed. The pages have been laid out to illustrate for you the procedures at each stage of initiation. Please initially take time to review the purpose of each sequence. You will be asked to sign visually draw with one hand a Reiki symbol or repeat the symbol name. The sequences put together form the secret keys that align the student with the Reiki energy at this level. When...

Knife Fighting Techniques Slashing Techniques

Knife Throwing Techniques

Marines use slashing techniques to close with an enemy. Slashing techniques distract the opponent or damage the opponent so Marines can close in. Typically, Marines target the opponent's limbs, but any portion of the body that is presented can become a target. Vertical Slash Technique. The vertical slash follows a vertical line straight down through the target. To execute the vertical slash, Marines Thrust the right hand out and bring the weapon straight down on the opponent, continuing to drag...

Counter Techniques

Marines Close Combat

There are two techniques that can be used to counter any armed attack forward armbar counter and reverse armbar counter. These techniques can be used to counter a vertical attack, a forward diagonal strike, or a forward horizontal strike. With minor variations, the same techniques are used to counter reverse strikes. A third technique, the bent armbar counter, is used to counter a vertical attack. Forward Armbar Counter. To execute the forward armbar counter to an attack coming from a forward...

Offensive Bayonet Techniques

How Buttstroke

Marines use the straight thrust to disable or kill an opponent. It is the most deadly offensive technique because it causes the most trauma to an opponent. Target areas are the opponent's throat, groin, or face. The opponent's chest and stomach are also excellent target areas if not protected by body armor or combat equipment. To execute the straight thrust, Marines Lift the left leg and lunge forward off the ball of the right foot while thrusting the blade end of the weapon...

Pentjak Silat

History Pentjak Silat, which literally translates to choreographed fighting, is one of over two-hundred martial arts styles found in Indonesia. Pentjak Silat has a mystical side to its teachings, and it uses movements seen in Indonesian dance, as well as animal movements, to create an acrobatic style of kicking and punching. Many Pentjak Silat styles employ what are known as Binuntang Empat, which means animal fighting mannerisms. These styles mimic the fighting movements of the monkey, the...

The Crane Style Of Kung Fu

Crane Beak Strike

Entrance Requirements No Alignment or Attribute requirements. Skill Cost 15 Years 6 Years as Secondary Martial Art Bok Pai, also known as the White C ne StYle' is one of the major styles of Kung Fu. According to legend, a lama priest once witnessed a battle between a crane and an ape where the crane managed to win by using the agility of its long legs, huge wings, and pecking movements. It is one of the more aggressive martial arts. Training is rigorous, involving years of practicing...

An Introduction To Sun Style Ba Gua Swordplay

Wuji Sword Form Sun

Following is an introduction to the concepts and practice of the Sun Lu Tang 0 fT style Ba Gua straight sword. Although Sun Lu Tang himself claims the Ba Gua straight sword method was passed down through Ba Gua Zhang's founder, Dong Hai Chuan Jt M'l , this particular method of swordplay is unique to the Sun style. Its theory of use and the flavor of it's movements closely parallels Sun style Ba Gua Zhang the empty hand art and truly serves as an armed counterpart to the original weaponless...

Defence Against Weapon Attacks

For the average person on the street an armed attacker is a remote possibility. Crime figures suggest that about 3 in every 100 attackers will be armed but docs that mean they should be considered as dangerous The degree to which a weapon is a threat is related to the skill of the person holding it and your skill at self defence. In the hands of a novice a knife might only be considered vaguely dangerous and even less so if you arc effective at disarming attackers. This is what the next few...

Defense Against A Knife

Aikido Limb Control

When an unarmed soldier is faced with an enemy armed with a knife, he must be mentally prepared to be cut. The likelihood of being cut severely is less if the fighter is well trained in knife defense and if the principles of weapon defense are followed. A slash wound is not usually lethal or shock inducing however, a stab wound risks injury to vital organs, arteries, and veins and may also cause instant shock or unconsciousness. a. Types of Knife Attacks. The first line of defense against an...

Knifeagainstknife Sequence

Krav Maga Techniques

The knife fighter must learn to use all available weapons of his body and not limit himself to the knife. The free hand can be used to trap the enemy's hands to create openings in his defense. The enemy's attention will be focused on the weapon therefore, low kicks and knee strikes will seemingly come from nowhere. The knife fighter's priority of targets are the eyes, throat, abdominal region, and extended limbs. Some knife attack sequences that can be used in training to help develop soldiers'...

Knife Kill Spots Kidneys

Fighting With Knife Lunge And Slash

Custom and die rvpc of garment which the knife carrier wears. Knives have been carried successfully in the following places in a sheath at the side, down the hack of the neck, up the sleeve, stuck in the top of a boot or legging, with the sheath sewn inside the front pocket, under the lapel of a suit coat, in the crown of a hat, between the belt and the trousers, strapped to the inside of the thigh beneath the trouser leg, in a sheath sewn diagonally across the chest, on a vest, and in am other...

Shimewaza Japanese Strangle

Shuto Groin

Any time you are behind the enemy you may seek to employ the Japanese Strangle to subdue him. This technique may be applied while standing, sitting as after a throw , or on the mat. Three variations are possible. The Rear Naked Choke is not a true strangle hold, but one in which the pressure of the forearm is directed against the windpipe. This hold is quite painful, causing the enemy to struggle more violently. This choke, however, will induce unconsciousness, usually when the strangle is...

Front Strangle

If the victim is standing, initiate the attack by cupping the hand and striking, against the back of his neck, a guiding blow that stuns him and brings his head down as at the left above. Place his head under your left arm pit, with your forearm across his throat. By putting pressure against the throat, slow strangulation will result see right above. A neck fracture can be made by pushing forward with the hips and jerking upward with the left arm simultaneously. I I- I-. N N I V I' -' N A U AI...

Fist like a Bullet Danzi Quan21

Chisel Fist Self Defense

The exercise Fist like a Bullet is a hard external exercise, it belongs to the YANG force. It is designed for perfecting blows at the enemy with the joints of the second finger phalanges set forward as regard to the front surface of a fist. It is also one of the methods of Deadly Arm. The training method is quite simple and resembles the exercise Saddle MA AN GONG . But the exercise Saddle trains the force of the front striking surface of a fist and this exercise, finger joints. The hand is not...

Facade Thrustkick Facade

Wing Chun Kicking Technique

Many Wing Tsun followers hink that having applied the Low Bong-sau with one arm, they have to use the other arm to counter attack at the upper-level. In fact they can use the same arm that has just executed the Low Bong-sau movement to dissolve further attacks from the opponent. Besides, an experienced Wing Tsun practitioner can make use ofbothhisarm and his leg to launch co-ordinating offensive movements at the same moment, thus making it very difficult for the opponent to defend himself. As...

Vulnerable Or Vital Spots

Kenpo Atemi

The technique of atemi or atemi-waza is the art and manner of attacking certain vulnerable and vital spots kyusho of the opponent's body in a certain manner, with the hand, the elbow, the foot, the knee and the head. This technique therefore implies knowledge of the spots to strike and the manner of striking them, and a sound training which will enable the student to make the best use of his own natural weapons. The study of atemi should be pursued as follows You should first ascertain which...

Detailed Outline Breakfalls

A warrior is someone who is both physically and mentally tough. We harden and train our bodies to deal with the rigors of combat. If thrown by an opponent, or you fall during a struggle, you can become immobilized by breaking a limb or having the wind knocked out of you. A breakfall technique is executed to absorb the impact of a fall to prevent injury and to allow you to get back on your feet quickly. We must also develop a mental toughness and strength of character to deal...

Meditation and Chi Circulation

Small Circulation Meditation

Once the student can breathe adequately according to the Taoist and Buddhist methods, he begins sitting meditation to begin the process of Chi circulation. The first goal is to achieve a calm mind while concentrating on deep breathing. The individual creates a type of hypnotic state to do this. The meditator should stay at this stage until he can expand and withdraw his Dan Tien while breathing with no conscious effort, without the attention wandering.

Krav Maga Kicks

Knee Kick Karate

Kicks during hand-to-hand combat are best directed to low targets and should be simple but effective. Combat soldiers are usually burdened with combat boots and LCE. His flexibility level is usually low during combat, and if engaged in hand-to-hand combat, he will be under high stress. He must rely on gross motor skills and kicks that do not require complicated movement or much training and practice to execute. a. Side Knee Kick. When an opponent launches an attack for example, with a knife...

Techniques of Defense with the Tonfa

Groin Grab Self Defense

Prepare for the attack by holding the tonfa in both hands in a modified cat stance. Block the punch with a rising block with the left tonfa, then counter with a throat thrust with the right tonfa. Block the punch with a rising block with the left tonfa, then counter with a throat thrust with the right tonfa. Follow with a smash into the temples with the left tonfa, and finish with a smash of the right tonfa to the side of the face. Block the triV with the left to rifa in. s t sang blork CourtLT...

Wrist Lock with the Nunchaku

Hand Choke Neck

As he punches, flip the sticks up and over the top of the wrist. As he punches, flip the sticks up and over the top of the wrist. Now reach under and grab the end of the stick and pull them close to the wrist. 173 Wrap the sticks around the wrist very tightly. Wrap the sticks around the wrist very tightly. Now squeeze and turn the ropes and grind them against the wrist, causing pain and controlling him. The two-handed straight choke behind the neck lean his head back and hold the sticks on the...

By Allen Pittman

Allen Pittman

The method of Pa Kua taught to me by Mr. Hung I-Mien consisted of three sections The Twenty Four Gates, the Post Birth or After Heaven sequence often termed The Sixty-Four , and the Before Heaven sequence, which the readers will recognize as the circle walking Pa Kua. According to Teacher Hung he preferred the term Teacher to Master this was the same sequence he learned from his teacher, Chang Chun-Feng. The readers should note that Chang preferred his students to acquire skill in Hsing-I as a...

Chang Chun Fengs wife Hsu Pao Mei in 1992

Kuan Tao Taiwan

In taking that one package of medicine she says, He lost half his life. The day after Chang had mentioned his condition to his old friend, the friend showed up with a pack of powdered medicine. Chang took the medicine at once and that night in class became too ill to teach. He asked his wife to teach the class and he went to lay down to get some rest. After his wife finished teaching the class she went to check up on him. He had vomited and looked very sick. He told her that he wanted something...

Hung IHsiang

Hsing Drawings

While Hung I-Mien is small, thin, talkative, and very energetic, his younger brother Hung I-Hsiang is exactly the opposite in physical build and character. Hung I-Hsiang is a large man who does not talk much. While I was interviewing Hung I-Mien, he hardly ever sat down, he was always moving and demonstrating. During the interview with Hung I-Hsiang, he sat calmly in his chair the entire time. If Hung I-Hsiang is to be known as the Not-so-little Elephant, Hung I-Mien could be called the...

Chang Chun Feng His Life and Teaching

Chang Chun Feng

The information in this article was obtained during interviews with Chang Chun-Feng's wife Hsu Pao-Mei in September, 1992, Chang's students Hung I-Mien and Hung I-Hsiang September 1992 and March 1993 , and a feature article on Chang Chun-Feng written in the 35th issue of Li Yu Mei Magazine. Special thanks to Bill Tucker for translating the interviews and the magazine article. The farther the transmission of an art form travels in both distance and time from its origin, the greater the...

The Hung Brothers of Taiwan

Hung Brothers

The information in this article was obtained during interviews with Hung I-Mien in September 1992 and March 1993 and with Hung I-Hsiang and his sons Hung Tse-Han and Hung Tse-Pei in March 1993. Thanks to Bill Tucker for translating these interviews. Although Chang Chun-Feng had literally hundreds of students, the two who are probably the best known are two of the Hung brothers, Hung I-Mien and Hung I-Hsiang. In part this is due to the attention they have received in various books, magazines,...

Hung IHsiang early 1970s

Taiwanese Schools The 1970s

Hung I-Mien said that Chang Chun-Feng would train each student a little differently depending on the student's physical characteristics. He obviously hit the mark when training the Hungs. Prior to study with Chang Chun-Feng, Hung I-Hsiang had experience with the Shaolin his family practiced and he also studied Judo during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan during World War II. When the three Hung brothers started their study with Chang the first thing they were...

The Single Palm Change of Sun LuTang

Single Palm Change

The single palm change is the quintessential action common to all Pa Kua Chang systems. Although varying in articulation, orientation and syncopation the alignments of the limbs and crawl reflex action remain the same in all Pa Kua Chang systems. The particular single change demonstrated is that of Sun Lu-T'ang and is found in his book Pa Kua Ch'uan Hsueh or Pa Kua Boxing Studies, Beijing, 1916. I began learning this change in 1975 under R.W. Smith. Mr. Smith learned the change under his...

Changs Teaching in Tianjin

Hsing Stake Striking Training

The majority of the martial arts students studying in Tianjin in the early part of this century were either students of Chang Chao-Tung or Li Tsun-I. They ran a very well known martial arts association in Tianjin and all boxers knew of their efforts to spread the martial arts. In Tianjin Chang taught private students and he taught a public class once a week. Students in the public class could study either Pa Kua Chang or Hsing-I Ch'uan, whichever they preferred. Chang required his private...

Learning how to Learn Baguazhang

The name of this art also spelled Pa-kua Chang in older English language books translates as Eight Trigrams Palm in reference to the famous eight patterns of broken and solid lines used in the Chinese philosophical and divination text I-Ching. While the principles of bagua, and even its martial tactics, are often related directly to the text and various commentaries on this ancient book, I prefer to focus on the more mundane aspects of training in my classes, and this will be reflected in the...

Tien Hui claims to have studied a family style Pa Kua Chang which is over 400 years old

He secretly entered the Palace in Beijing on several occasions and killed people. During the Tao Kuang Emperors reign 1821-1850 , a third generation practitioner, T'ien Fu-Yu, had great battles in front of the Emperor regents palace and killed several scores of people. This news was said to have shaken Beijing at the time. This story was told 100 years later by T'ien Hui, who at the time was 60 years old. When Professor K'ang Ko-Wu read these two stories, he was naturally very...

Well known Pa Kua Chang stylist Chiang Jung Chiao left sits with his student Sha Kuo Cheng right Liu YunFa is standing

Chen Yin-Chang also taught Pi Yueh-Hsia's fraternal twin, Pi Ch'eng-Hsia, also known as Pi Tung-Hsia. These two Taoists were reported to be of the eighth generation of this system of boxing and they lived on Nine Flower Mountain. Chiang's article reports that Pi Yueh-Hsia taught a man named Sung Te-Ho, who was more commonly known as Sung Wei-I. Sung was from Pei Chen County in the Feng Tien area of Liu Ning Province. Sung Wei-I was a recluse living in Lu Shan who died in 1925....

Pi Cheng Hsia and Chou Hua Mountain Pa Kua Chang

Gentleman 1920

After Tung Hai-Ch'uan's death in 1889, his successors made a point of saying that Tung had learned his art from a Taoist in the mountain fastness while traveling throughout the country studying martial arts. Many stories were told about Tung learning from Immortals, Taoist sages, or Buddhists in ancient temples located on clouded mountain peaks. Although it is difficult to conclude from these stories where these mystical mountains might have been located, Yin Fu and others stated that the...

Letter to the Editor

This letter was received in response to the article on Chang Chun-Feng printed in Volume 3, Number 5. The cover story on master Chang Chun-feng was excellent, however I feel that any discussion of his system would be incomplete without a mention of one of his prominent students here in the U.S. who carries on the tradition of his instruction. Dr. Kenneth Fish was a student of master Chang and his wife, and is the only Westerner authorized to teach their Hsingyi system, which he does at his...

Light Body Skills

Many stories circulate about the rather fantastic abilities of internal experts of old, and one of the most common is running up walls and jumping onto rooftops. Anyone who has seen a kung-fu movie has seen this concept taken to excess. Tung Hai Ch'uan was reputed to have this kind of skill, and there are many stories about his ability to leap about like a gazelle, move silently and swiftly as if he had teleported himself from one spot to another, etc. However, having just seen a television...

By John D Bracy

What does it mean when we say that a martial art style is internal This is a question which Chinese martial arts enthusiasts frequently discuss. Inevitably varying viewpoints emerge which attempt to define internal boxing. The description which I use involves the idea of Taoist alchemy. Alchemy has to do with a Taoist yogic tradition long established in Chinese culture. It focuses on the development of ch'i and bringing internal energy forces to balance in the body. This article will examine...

Chiang Jung Chiaos Pa Kua Chang

Chiang Jung-Ch'iao's Pa Kua Chang is known to many through his widely published book, however, the form which is represented in this book is but one small component of Chiang's complete Pa Kua Chang system. Like all systems of Pa Kua Chang, Chiang's method did not only consist of one form there were many components. In order to better understand the Pa Kua Chang system taught by Chiang Jung-Ch'iao, we will first examine the history of the systemization of Pa Kua Chang instruction in general....

Eunuch Operation

Eunuch Operation

The Pa Kua Chang generation names, created by Tung Hai-Ch'uan, are carved into one of the two stone steles that were palced at the original tomb site in 1930. The writing on Tung's tombstone 1930 describes Tung as an unusually strong man with a back like a horse. Something is wrong with this picture. Another theory regarding this matter states that Tung did work in Prince of Su's palace, but he was not a menial, he was a martial arts instructor and bodyguard. This theory would make more sense....

The Origins of Pa Kua Chang

Kua Chuan For Self Defense

Stories abound about how the art of Pa Kua Chang was originated. The only clear lineage that exists is that of Tung Hai-Ch'uan and so many feel that Tung was the founder. Tung rarely spoke of his own background. His relationship with his students was very strict and thus none of them dared to ask. Whether or not Tung invented this art on his own or learned it from another is a common topic of debate in the Pa Kua Chang community.

The Life of Tung Hai-Ch'uan and the History of his Tomb

Eunuch Anatomy

The legends, stories, tall tales, and fables that surround the life of Tung Hai-Ch'uan are more numerous than the number of times he walked around a circle during the course of his sixty-nine years. Because Tung has been glorified in pulp hero novels and martial arts fairly tales, separating the fact and fiction of his life story is not an easy task.

The On Guard Position of the Bayonet Fencer

Old Style Bayonet

While the stance of the bayonet fencer in the on guard position is similar to that prescribed in the ordinary bayonet course, there is one distinct difference. The bayonet fighting position is rigid, Lut absolute elasticity must be had in die fencer's on guard position. Figures 3 and 4 show correct positions herein preseriled. The bayonet point must be presented to the opponent widi die blade flat and ths edge directly to the right as blades of every type are scientifically presented towards an...

Standing Like A Tree In Chinese Zhan Zhuang Is A Unique Chi Kung

Zhang Zhuang Tantien Hands

All fields of human activity - physical, mental and spiritual -depend on the power of our energy. Properly concentrated, it can generate tremendous creativity and dynamism. All human beings are capable of manifesting far higher levels of energy than is normally assumed. This book introduces you to the ait of awakening this extraordinary capacity already latent in your body and mind. The techniques for personal development in this book have traditionally been practiced in the martial arts. But...

Max Range Of A Shuriken Real Life

Saito Morihiro Negishi Ryu

Throwing the blade during a sword cut There are also techniques that involve throwing shuriken while holding a sword. Because the throwing position of the right hand, and the throwing action of the right hand is the same as the position and action of the right hand as it holds and cuts with a sword, the two weapons can be blended in such a way that they do not adversely affect the movement of each other. There are 5 forms in a kata called Tojustsu Kumikomi no Kata, see fig. 37 where the sword...

Study of Si Xiang

The Liang Yi is made up of one Yin and one Yang. Tai Ji creates Liang Yi. Ba Gua is represented by solid and broken lines. This is taken from the Liang Yi (Yang is solid, Yin is broken). By adding a solid and a broken line to each we get Tai Yang (two solid lines), Tai Yin (two broken lines), Shao Yang (a solid line and a broken line), and Shao Yin (a broken line and a solid line). These names make up the Si Xiang. The Si Xiang has, as its base, either a solid line or a broken line....

Differences between Fist-Fighting and Boxing

Anger provides the No. 1 difference between a fist-fight and a boxing bout. Anger is an unwelcome guest in any department of boxing. From the first time a chap draws on gloves as a beginner, he is taught to keep his temper-never to lose his head. When a boxer gives way to anger, he becomes a natural fighter who tosses science into the bucket. When that occurs in the amateur or professional ring, the lost-head fighter leaves himself open and becomes an easy target for a sharpshooting opponent....

The Complete Book of One Steps Nix

Shuto Groin

Block the roundhouse with a double shuto, then chop down onto the knee to fold it over. Block the roundhouse with a double shuto, then chop down onto the knee to fold it over. Chop into his ribs, and holding the collar, throw him to the ground to finish him with a groin shuto. Chop into his ribs, and holding the collar, throw him to the ground to finish him with a groin shuto. Block the high punch with a rising shuto, then immediately follow up with a right cross shuto to the throat. Block the...

The Spleen Meridian

Spleen Meridian The Leg

On the medial side of the big toe, about 0.1cun posterior to the corner of the nail. This is a wood and cheng point and a root point of gt Tai Yin the greater yin division of Spleen amp Lung . This strike has a great affect upon the muscles and tendons as it is a control point for those. It is also a control point for the divergent meridians. Spleen damage will occur immediately with a great energy drainage. There is a downwards rushing feeling when struck, followed by nausea and loss of power...

Escapes Defenses Kbn

Groin Stomp

YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE GRABBED BY A LARGE BULLY DROP TO YOUR KNEE WHEN HE FALLS TO THE AND SMASH INTO HIS GROUND YOU MAY YOU ARE GRABBED ON EACH ARM BY 2 BULLIES TAKE YOUR OTHER LEG AND BACK KICK INTO HIS STOMACH WHEN HE BENDS OVER SMASH A DOUBLE HAND STRIKE INTO HIS NECK FINISH THE FIRST MAN WITH A KNEE SMASH YOU ARE GRABBED FROM BEHIND BY ONE AND ATTACKED IN FRONT SNAP A KICK INTO THE GROIN OF THE BULLY IN FRONT THE TOP OF THE FOOT OF THE BOY HOLDING YOU THE TOP OF THE FOOT OF THE BOY HOLDING...

Entrenching Tool

Krav Maga Knife Defense

Almost all soldiers carry the entrenching tool. It is a versatile and formidable weapon when used by a soldier with some training. It can be used in its straight position locked out and fully extended-or with its blade bent in a 90-degree configuration. a. To use the entrenching tool against a rifle with fixed bayonet, the attacker lunges with a thrust to the stomach of the defender along a low No. 5 angle of attack Figure 5-56, Step 1 . The defender moves just outside to avoid the lunge and...

Hong Yi Xiang with his second and third sons Hong Ze Han right and Hong Ze Pei in March 1993

Hong Yixiang

Book on Ba Gua includes a whole chapter on Xing Yi's five element fists. So, although Gao was primarily known as a Ba Gua man, he definitely had a Xing Yi influence, and that influence is predominant in the 64 straight line forms of his style. Although Gao Yi Sheng claimed that he learned his 64 straight line forms from a mysterious Daoist, most Ba Gua researchers have concluded that Gao devised these forms himself based on his background in Hong Quan, Ba Gua, and Xing Yi, and the straight line...

Ba Gua Zhang Weapons

Bagua Swords

After students had studied both the pre-heaven and post-heaven Ba Gua, including the two-person sets, for a considerable amount of time, Liu Feng Cai allowed them to study weapons. Liu felt that unless the student had developed a great deal of internal power through fundamental bare-hand form practice, they would not be able to handle weapons properly, especially the large Ba Gua broad sword and straight sword. The large straight sword and broadsword were training weapons specific to Ba Gua...

Fu Zhen Songs Direct Disciple Lin Chao Zhen Teaching in San Francisco

Chen Man Qing

Lin Chao Zhen fr-tl is one of the last surviving Ba Gua instructors of his generation and lineage. Lin was born in 1912 in Hong Kong. At the age of 14, he returned with his family to Canton, China. Their family lived in downtown Canton. As fate would have it, a short distance from where they lived, Ba Gua Zhang instructor Fu Zhen Song taught Ba Gua and the Fu Zhen Song was one of the most well-known gongfu instructors in Chinese history. Fu Zhen Song was thirty years senior to Lin Chao Zhen....

Dr Fred Wufs Guang Hua Ba Gua Zhang

Martial Arts And Astrology

The information in this article was obtained during an interview with Dr. Fred Wu at his home in Worthington OH on 15 November 1992. When the Japanese invaded China in the 1930's, Tianjin became a dangerous place to live and many of Tianjin's residents fled their homes and moved south. The Japanese were confiscating all weapons and arresting or killing those who owned them, therefore, the martial artists in Tianjin were leaving the city in large numbers in order to avoid persecution. Although...

The Study of Ba Gua Zhang Movement

It is not an art of choreography, it is not an art of technique, it is not an art of form. This does not mean it does not have choreographed sequences, techniques, or forms, this means that all of these things are rooted in theory and principle and thus there is an almost unlimited potential for variation in technique or form as long as the technique or form adheres to the underlying principles or energies of the movement being studied. Therefore, in...

By Sun Lu Tang Translated by Joseph Crandall and Helin Dong

Sun Lu Tang was one of the most prolific writers in the history of Chinese martial arts. He was the first to publish works on the internal martial arts and his ideas set a tone for the study and practice of martial arts since the early part of this century. Sun was deeply interested in the study of the physical boxing art as it related to the principles of Chinese philosophy and many of his writings address his ideas about the connections between physical practice and philosophical theory....

Origins of the Circle Walk Practice in Ba Gua Zhang

Josef Mengele Medical Experiments

The art of Ba Gua Zhang was developed during the mid 1800's by Dong Hai Chuan, however, the circle walk practice which he used as a basis for his art was developed by Daoists long before Dong combined this practice with his martial arts training. Exploring Dong's discovery of this Daoist practice may help the reader understand some of the benefits the Ba Gua Zhang stylist derives from this practice and therefore before we discuss the practice itself we will take a look at its origin. Professor...

Gao Liu De shown above taught Tim Wang Xiang Zhais Yi Quan method and Xing Yi Quan

Hsing Internal Power Exercise

San Soo does not have many hand trapping drills or things of that nature and the internal martial arts did. That was one major difference. When we fought, there was no element of surprise. Those experiences gave me a little more well rounded martial education. Also, San Soo has a little bit broader base of technique. San Soo has a great number of fighting methods, including ground techniques and sacrifice throws, that most of the internal style don't have. Also San Soo had a lot of...

Father of Modern Wu Shu Li Tain Ji Dies in Beijing at age

Li Tian Ji was born in 1915 and was taught his martial arts mainly by his famous father Li Yu Lin. Li Yu Lin's first teacher was Xing Yi Quan instructor Hao En Guang, a Xing Yi student of Li Cun Yi While Li Yu Lin was studying with Hao En Guang, he also had the opportunity to receive some personal instruction from Li Cun Yi.

Sun LuTang and his Pa Kua Chang

Sun Lutang

The name Sun Lu-T'ang rings familiar to almost anyone who has studied one or more of the major internal styles of Chinese martial arts. Because Sun was highly skilled in Hsing-I Ch'uan, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and Pa Kua Chang, wrote five different books on these subjects, and synthesized the three arts to invent Sun style T'ai Chi Ch'uan, his name has become well known where ever Chinese martial arts are practiced. Like many of the Chinese martial arts heroes, as Sun's fame grew he became legendary...

Gao Yi Sheng

Additionally, whereas the single palm change taught the practitioner to change the body energy, power, and focus from one side to the other, the double palm change teaches the practitioner how to divide the strength and power to both sides at the same time. The mechanics of developing power, energy, and awareness in a balanced manner to both sides of the body at the same time also takes the training to a new level. The practitioner begins to learn the principle of...

Ba Gua and Xing Yi Linked Combat

In recent issues of the Pa Kua Chang Journal there has been discussion of teachers of Xing Yi and Ba Gua teaching both arts in concert. Teachers from Taiwan, China, and the United States were included in these discussions. One article described Cheng Ting Hua Ji- as the first person to study both arts. In some articles, Sun Lu Tang was described as researcher, writer, and master of both. Another story featured Xu Hong Ji as a specialist of the internal arts whose repertoire included both arts....

Zhang Yi Zhong and the Sage Arts

Tie Quan Doe Martial Arts

I think that everyone who has ever studied the internal styles of Chinese martial arts has envisioned the martial arts master as a highly skilled, humble, wise, old sage-like individual who is intelligent, virtuous, and of high moral character. Unfortunately, in today's world, this ideal teacher is very much the exception instead of the rule. During the past six years, I have interviewed dozens of internal martial arts teachers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and...

Historical Images Of Bagua

Chen Jiagou Taiji Chenshitong

In the last issue I had two mistakes in Kent Howard's article on page 18. The first was that in the photo sequence, photos 3 and 4 are reversed. Secondly the characters for Xin Xin Xiang Ying were incorrect. I used however, the correct characters should have been Those of you who have been loyal subscribers for a while may have noticed that with each issue you receive we have been adding more and more items to our catalog. We are trying to sell more items for two reasons. One it helps bring...