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Bogu Training

By On September 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

About four years ago Carl recommended we start using the Bogu during our kumite (sparring practice). This method was developed in Okinawa and then found its way into mainland Japan and eventually to the U.S. where only a few clubs still do this. And even in those clubs, only a few members do it. I [...]

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Does It Hurt When I Do This?

By On April 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Let me tell you something. I don’t bruise too easily. You guys know after years of Wrestling, Football, Karate, Jujutsu and Judo- you develop resistance to those types of things.
Well at least I That’s what I thought…
Every time I work out with Carl Cestari, I am left with reminders of our [...]

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The Dojo

By On March 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Just as an aside. For those who would “box” us in to specific “category”………

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Choosing a Self Defense / Martial Arts School: A Parents Guide

By On January 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

“Daddy, I want to take Karate!”

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Elements of Unarmed Combat

By On January 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Custom build your own personal “system”:

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I’m Soooo Confused…

By On September 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I was going to write about the BASICS of “practical unarmed combat”. Things like a solid and productive core of strength training, development of real speed and power. Body conditioning and toughening, Stamina. A “never say die” iron will. You know “esoteric” stuff like that.

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Fronting

By On August 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment

“Fronting”: The dodge to get in close to you. The frontal assault, as opposed to the ambush.

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Content, Are We?

By On May 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

I asked a simple question at the last seminar:

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