Why Train With Weapons?...

“A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity” ~ Sigmund Freud Weapons have always been part of human culture throughout recorded history and beyond and our computer age makes no exception. Violent attacks with knifes, bats, machetes, bottles, etc. fill the headlines more than ever and although medical care has much improved over the decades, still way too...

Concepts in Escrima...

A basic overview of the generic concepts using Escrima Concepts theories. We teach via a progressive syllabus and by practising application alongside theory and strategy to ensure that every member understands how the body and weapon/s works together. To blend all this we teach and explain the following five generic concepts so everyone can enjoy and grow within our art towards a voyage...

Components of a Fight...

Fighting in a ring to rules and battling it out in some dark alleyway are two very different things. A seasoned street fighter placed in a ring with an experienced MMA fighter will lose the “match fight” – because the fight comes down to conditioning, training, and following the rules. On the other hand, an experienced street fighter in his element will often win because the fight...

Deeper than Down – taking the figh...

There is an urban myth in some parts of the martial arts world that something like 90% of all fights will go to the ground. Like with any assumption this one also has the makings of a rude awakening. Fights can start and end in many different ways and I am not sure where the statistical basis for this claim is. Even if you are a grappler or wrestler there are no guarantees that you will...

Martial Arts are NOT the same as Self De...

This is perhaps THE biggest misconception when it comes to anyone looking to learn how to defend themselves. Although most martial arts have come out of some kind of military tradition, many have developed into competition sports, like Judo or Kick Boxing, or into ritualized styles that focus on health and well being. This is not to say that learning and practicing any of these might...

Can YOU “pull the trigger”?...

In the 30+ years that I have been involved in the martial arts, I have come across plenty of people who thought they could defeat a pack of hooligans armed with baseball bats and knifes. The reality is often a very different one and when push comes to shove they are usually the first to find the exit or are pleading for mercy. When I first started out as a fledging Kung Fu instructor in...