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[bujutsu]

Yondan 4th Dan Test Weekend

Aug 9-11 NYC

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Anthony Fineran (B 1981), Yondan Mia, 2023

[hornithology]

Dojo AU

no-capes AU where Dick Grayson is a sensei at a Cuong Nhu dojo who teaches a tot class. Bruce Wayne brings 4yo Damian to the class and immediately falls in love with Dick.

this class was recommended to Bruce because Damian has 'behavioral issues' that have made it a nightmare to integrate him into kindergarten programs. Damian has gone through like 8 nannies. specialists have diagnosed him with autism and possibly ODD. Bruce is at his wits end. shouldn't the terrible twos be over by now???

so Bruce shows up at the dojo with his Emergency Damian Bag and teeny tiny demon Damian clinging to his pants. he called ahead and spent an hour talking to Dick to prepare him. Dick comes up to them to say hi in his white gi and Bruce is like—oh god help me this is the most beautiful man I have ever seen.

(the other senseis and regulars have seen this exact look pass over a parent's face many-a-time. it's par for the course with Dick! but also. this is BRUCE WAYNE.)

Dick kneels down and says, "Hello Damian, my name is Sensei Grayson. You can call me Sensei G."

Damian glares at him for a moment. and then lets out a cry and strikes him on the head with a chop.

Bruce is mortified. he is still not done processing the beauty that is Sensei Grayson and his horrible child has just hit him on the head! he's told Damian SO many times that he can't hit people!!!

Dick says, "ow" and frowns cause like. it didn't really hurt, but it's the kind of thing that could hurt someone and that's important to communicate with children.

Damian did like hitting this stranger but he does *not* like that Dick is 'upset'. he tears up and screeches, "YOU'RE WEAK I WON'T LEARN FROM YOU."

Bruce, so tired, "Damian—"

Dick, "Well, I can't make you learn. but if you don't take this class, you can't get a belt."

Damian narrows his little eyes into slits. Bruce holds his breath. is G's gambit going to work???

"I have a judo belt," Damian argues, which is true, but he is very much Not Allowed back at that Judo dojo.

"Ah," says Dick. "But you don't have a Cuong Nhu belt." he shows off the end of his tied belt, which is black and has four red stripes.

Damian grabs the end of Dick's belt and Bruce is having a meltdown. the disrespect! is it disrespectful in Cuong Nhu? but Dick doesn't seem to mind.

"You're Yondan," Damian says. like his father, he has a special interest in martial arts and learned all about the Judo ranks. "You haven't mastered yet!"

"I am fourth degree, yes, but the ranks are different in Cuong Nhu. did you know that Cuong Nhu is a blend of seven styles of martial arts, and one of them is Judo?"

Damian's eyes go big. "You know Judo?!"

redirect successful! "Come, I'll show you how to enter the dojo." Dick smiles up at Bruce who is so so so charmed and so so so afraid what Damian will do for the next hour of class.

[maddmuses]

Ty Zia

(FC: She just looks like her grandma, when I have commission money will be getting some art done

Aliases: Zia Nationality: Kyoshi Islander (Earth Kingdom Fringe Territory) Ethnicity: Earth Kingdom (South-Eastern); Fire Nation; Air Nomad Relatives: Air Nun Dralha (Great-Great-Great Grandmother), Ty Kou (Great-Great-Great Grandfather), Ty Fuu (Great-Great Grandfather), Ty Koto (Great-Grandfather), Ty Lee (Grandmother), Suki (Grandmother, Adoptive), Ty Len (Father), Nana (Mother) Age: 18 (Born 156 AG, Year of The Dragon)(Circa end of Book 4: Balance) Affiliation: Kyoshi Warriors, Airbenders (Association, Informal), Clan Ty (Lee Branch) Profession: Kyoshi Warrior

Fighting Style: Chi-Blocking, Kyoshi-Island Traditional Martial Arts, Tessenjutsu, Airbending Ranks: Yondan Chi-Blocker, Sandan Tessenjutsu, Niidan Kyoshi Martial Arts, Second Tier (out of thirty-six) Airbender

Appearance Zia is frequently compared to her grandmother, more or less being the spitting image of her teacher at the same age. Unlike her grandmother, she has a preference for the color green, and is often seen in the color to some degree, even when not in her Kyoshi garb. On most other occasions, she will wear blue robes and layers in the typical style of locals.

A key distinction that her metal fans bear from those of the other Kyoshi warriors is an engraving depicting a dragon, referencing the sign of the year of her birth.

Personality Friendly enough, though with a habit for blithe sarcasm, Zia does not so much share her grandmother’s bubbly personality, or her affinity for spiritual things. Be it a result of her upbringing in the remarkably aspiritual region of the earth kingdom, or simply being more concerned with earthly things, such as becoming a warrior, Ty Zia has no ability to remark upon or perceive auras prior to her training. Still, she’s often the first of her troup to meet strangers with a smile.

Mischievous and prone to a good joke, she’s frequently “conniving something” when others observe the airbender in a thoughtful moment. Puns and slapstick are types of comedy that she’s particularly keen on.

Overall loyal to her homeland and the people there, Ty Zia expressed almost no interest in becoming an Air Nomad, or in allowing the other two benders (younger girls from her village) on the island to join the New Air Nation either. This sentiment of loyalty extends just as far to those who earn her friendship… Even if it’s not something earned quickly.

Biography Born in the era following the avatar’s death, the member of a fire nation noble house, though with no ties to that land itself for a generation at that point, Ty Zia is a Kyoshi islander through and through. Kyoshi Island, aside from being isolationist in the era of the 100 years-war, is something of a cultural melting pot from even the era of segregation between nations. Kyoshi, for who the place would become named after and after who much of the culture modeled itself, was multicultural, the daughter of a former air nun, and in this sense Zia was seen as similar, with an ancestor from nearly 200 years prior also being an air nun who escaped the nomad genocide. But its proximity to the south pole, being among the southernmost “Earth Kingdom” settlements, while sharing water with the fire nation archipelago, meant that many cultures and traditions would be shared through osmosis.

Zia, on some level, felt this through her own family’s culture growing up. Though her given name is more in-line with a “traditional” name of the region, her surname was remarkably fire noble, and the through line of air nomad influence ran into the traditions and values of spirituality and the martial arts that her father and grandmother instilled into her when she was a little girl.

Growing up in Matsu Village, the same that Suki was from, Zia’s fascination with the Kyoshi warriors was essentially on-sight. Her first memory, from when she was three, was one of her sneaking a peek of the typically-closed sessions in their dojo. Her grandmother, Suki, led the exercises for the then-warriors with a stern and parental tone that she was unaccustomed to, but also intrigued by. And she would begin copying the motions she saw, until caught by her father Ty Len. Affable and encouraging, he promised that if she wished to be a Kyoshi warrior, that if she put in the work, her dream would come true.

She would begin to receive rudimentary martial arts instruction at age four, though nothing particularly harsh, progressively ramping up to age 9, at which time her training became “serious” and she would begin to study under not only her father, but her grandmother Ty Lee, too. This regiment of martial arts would be supplemented with fundamental weapons as well, a wider range of training than Ty Lee had practiced as a child, with methodical intent to familiarize herself with the weapons used by the Kyoshi Warriors when the time came. And as she entered adolescence, she would become a Kyoshi warrior in the tradition of her grandmothers, even if her martial arts training had only just begun in the eyes of her father.

On one occasion, while she was eleven, Zia met a fire nation noble boy named Jinn Yoshida who had come to the island to request her father’s permission to court her, as evidently this boy’s father had attempted to betrothe his son to several of Zia’s cousins in the fire nation, in hopes of curying political favor through such a marriage into the Ty clan, to no avail. This notion did not last long, and Ty Zia did not ever realize that it was Jinn’s intent to try to marry her, as she was far too interested in “throwing rocks at him” when he expressed a passing interest in her training; a misunderstanding as she had assumed he wanted to learn chi blocking, and attempted to replicate a footwork drill that her father had run her through years before.

At the age of fifteen, as Harmonic Convergence occurred, Ty Zia, along with two younger girls who were training to become Kyoshi warriors themselves someday, would manifest airbending. Excited, but perturbed, Zia would immediately begin barraging her grandmother with questions, while her training would somewhat expand to include some basic movements and forms that Ty Lee could recollect from her adventures with and against avatar Aang, though fifty years is quite a long time for information to become lost.

The island’s isolationist nature meant that communication to the outside world would be slow, even in the direction of Republic City, but the mumblings of Dai Li agents kidnapping newfound airbenders in the night had come quickly. Even if going to Republic City to train under Tenzin was something she might have wanted, the girls could not be taken from their parents so soon, in her mind, and with mumblings of what was going on outside of their island, Zia would initially double down on this policy, even well into the time of the “New Air Nation” and its broad acceptance as a force for good.

Abilities and Powers -Airbender: As a consequence of Harmonic Convergence, like all other new Airbenders, Zia is able to manipulate air currents and gas particles through her will and movement aerokinetically. Due to Kyoshi island not reporting Ty-Zia’s manifestation of her bending, or those of either of the two airbending children on the island at the time, she has not undergone any traditional training. Zia’s airbending resembles that of a “rudimentary” airbender who is only capable of moving the air around them, but not being of it or understanding, she is at roughly this stage through training and understanding martial arts, while teaching herself how to move the air. This technical ability can be compared to Zaheer, though still lacking in a lot of the philosophy and spirituality that made him a prodigal learner of the art. Accordingly she could be said to have mastered the first tier of Airbending training, and is coming upon the completion of the second without instruction. In practice, Zia’s airbending is often about striking at a target’s weak points to break their stature and forms, in a similar fashion to the Kyoshi-style mentality in their hand-to-hand, and on some level her chi-blocking.

-Chi-Blocker: Studying under her grandmother and father, Zia’s tradition of Chi-Blocking is from the later Air Nomad one. Though not as peerless and practiced as her grandmother, Zia is highly-capable and is on a similar par to Ty Lee by the time she had begun instructing others, and is for all intents and purposes a master. At this time she has not yet learned of the final suite of techniques from her father that would allow her to formally accept the title, though.

As a student of Ty Lee and Ty Len Ty Zia’s foundation was intended for direct confrontation in close quarters, modified to account for the use of her weapons as a Kyoshi Warrior, she is able to chi-block precisely enough to use her warfans, rather than her fingers. In some cases, with certain larger pressure points, she can chi-block with a larger and more blunt instrument, like the side of a shield, though it’s often more practical to simply strike hard and true with that weapon.

Typically considered in the range of soft-style application, the broader martial art resembles leopard-style kung fu, and the actual chi-blocking procedure and fist-arrangement, is a highly advanced form of the foundational martial art. In reality her fighting style is very hard, including many kicks and strikes with her various joints (elbows and knees), as well as eye raking and gouging; while taking to a hit-and-run tactical variation with acrobatic movements.

Tessenjutsu: A martial art which makes use of a metal fan, particularly as a slicing, blunt, and blocking instrument. Modeled after Kiyoshi’s use of the weapons, as well as traditional fire nationer ideas of the fighting style, movements with her fans can be both wide and sweeping, or compact and quick, in Zia’s hand.

Thanks to her having obtained airbending, Zia is able to use her fan to enhance the force and cutting power of air displacement that she generates. As a “signature weapon” of the kyoshi warrior, and her personal preferred option, Ty-Zia is likened to a maven in the fan-wielding arts. She will often casually flip and flit around with the weapon in a toying fashion, and will often fan herself regardless of the actual temperature of the room.

-Martial Artist: In a broader sense, in both hand-to-hand and weapon-wielding arts, Ty Zia is a highly-skilled fighter. Due to Kyoshi Island’s traditional martial arts resembling those of the island and nearby airbending populations more than those of the mainland earth kingdom, her fighting style is overall keyed more on various animal-like stances and high-power strikes, rapid combinations, and acrobatic movement, along with some elements of circular movement defensively, while ultimately leveraging an opponent’s weight and strength against them to maximize these factors. When wielding weapons, however, it is very much emphatic on stability and maximization of power in strikes, with positioning and technique specifically keyed to fighting as a part of a group. 

-Acrobatics: Though not as inhumanely agile as her grandmother was, the fundamentals of her style are built around high-mobility, being able to run fast, jump far, and weave easily between others. Without airbending she isn’t apt to be found cartwheeling and flipping over enemies, but she’s certainly outmaneuvering most of them.

[birikmesin]

G ile konuştum.Kpss hakkında bsyler sordu ve yine konu aile sorunlarına geldi.Annem ve babam sürekli ona anlatıyor galiba,bana bahsetmiyorlar artık pek bsy.Bu yondan kurtulsam da bir şekilde ogreniyorum işte olanlari.Kardesimde dedi uzaktasın ama orada gibisin.Gercekten de öyle.Kardesim.gizlice nikah kiymayi düşünüyor malum.Babam sağ olsun ne hale ettirdi olayları.G de çok stres altında hissediyor anladığım kadarıyla.Babam laf etmesin diye kpss den iyi bir puan alması gerekiyor farkında.Resmi nikah içinde buna ihtiyacı var.Umarim ilk sene atanır da babam ağzını acamaz.Agladi biraz telefonda.Annem 2.doneme ayrılmayı düşünüyormuş.Sosyal hizmetlerle mi konusmus,bsyler dedi G. Gercketen önümüzde ki yil neler olacak bilmiyorum,erkek kardeşim hala onlarin yaninda .Sürekli babamla tartisiyorlarmis.Bu işin sonu ne olur bilmiyorum cidden.Allah sonumuzu hayreylesin.Aileden kopman mümkün olmuyor.

[jossujb]

I started my 2 week vacation abd I feel like death. The thought of going back to work sounds terrible, I can't do this.

Well. Tomorrow I try do some cleaning in my apartment. Then I try to focus on practicing karate... I am working on Pinan Sandan and Pinan Yondan, and there's just so much to do... I find solo practicing to be quite difficult, and to progress I should practice on my own too. Kata at least, but I feel like I'd do better if I had a friend.

Autumn period starts soon. New white belts coming in. They're gonna think I know stuff cos I am orange, but as an orange I know even brown belts have shit to work, and our sensei invent new exercices while driving his car at the scene and knows exactly as well as anybody else if they're good ones xDDDDD

Martial arts is the best. If I could just paint, write and do karate every day and not worry about money, that's what I would do.

[zelusacademy]

Karate:Pattern of movements for Kata Heian Yondan

In our Online Karate course at Zelus Academy, students will engage with the fourth Kata of the Heian series, a critical form that builds on the foundational skills acquired in earlier Katas. This Kata challenges Karateka with a sequence of advanced movements designed to enhance both offensive and defensive techniques.

As you progress through our Karate online learning modules, you’ll master a variety of stances, including dynamic transitions between Back Stance and Forward Stance. The Kata incorporates several blocking techniques, such as Open Hand Blocks, Double Hand Blocks, and Cross-Handed Blocks specifically for defending against low kicks.

In addition to these defensive maneuvers, you’ll work on powerful strikes, including Side Kicks, Elbow Strikes, and Knee Strikes, all essential for effective combat. The Kata also introduces the Jumping Back Fist Strike, a technique that requires agility and precision.

By practicing this Kata in our Online Karate course, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of timing, balance, and coordination, which are crucial for advancing in Karate. Join us to refine these skills and further your journey in mastering the art of Karate. Continue reading

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The Ultimate Showdown: Judo vs Jiu Jitsu - Unveiling the Secrets of Two Ancient Martial Arts

Judo vs Brazilan Jiu Jitsu

What’s the diffrence?

In the realm of martial arts, two ancient disciplines reign supreme: Judo and Jiu Jitsu.

Both embody centuries of tradition and offer a wealth of physical and mental benefits. But when it comes to pitting these two powerhouses against each other, who will come out on top? On the other hand, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, an offshoot of Judo, places greater emphasis on ground fighting and submissions.

Its techniques prioritize controlling an opponent through locks and chokes, making it a formidable form of self-defense.

In the vast realm of martial arts, two captivating combat forms have carved a unique niche for themselves - Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Originating from the same root of ancient Japanese martial arts, these two disciplines have evolved into distinct entities with their unique philosophies, techniques, and competitive formats.

So Lets breakdown the 2.

Judo: The Gentle Way

The Emergence of Judo

Judo, known as the "gentle way," sprung from the ancient martial art system of Japan, which was established in 1532, called Takenouchi-ryu. The Samurai warriors of Japan's feudal era extensively practiced this fighting system, which laid the groundwork for Judo and many other martial art forms.

The inception of modern Judo traces back to the late 19th century when Jigoro Kano, a young Jiu-Jitsu fighter, envisioned spreading the combat style to the masses. In 1882, Kano opened the first Kodokan Judo school, modifying traditional Jiu-Jitsu to make it more accessible and less brutal. Kano's version of Judo soon gained popularity, securing a place in the training regimes of law enforcement and military organizations in Japan.

Judo Joins the Olympics

Kano's success in propagating Judo globally led to his invitation to the Olympic Committee in 1909. The 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games marked the official inclusion of Judo, bringing this martial art form to a global platform.

The Philosophy and Techniques of Judo

Judo imbibes the philosophy of gentleness, despite its dynamic nature. It emphasizes the use of balance, power, and movement to subdue an opponent, focusing predominantly on standing techniques. Judo players specialize in throws, trips, and foot sweeps executed from standing and clinch positions.

The techniques of Judo include throws, joint locks, and chokeholds, which are still effective even against armored opponents, reflecting its Samurai roots. It does not involve kicking, punching, or striking of any kind, does not put pressure on joints to throw an opponent, and involves no equipment or weapons.

The Belt Ranking of Judo

The belt ranking system in Judo plays a vital role in depicting a player's experience and expertise level. The advancement through the belt colors signifies the progression in a Judoka's (a practitioner of Judo) journey, with each color representing a specific level of proficiency.

Kyu Grades (Mudansha):

These are for students who have not yet attained the level worthy of a black belt.

Kyu grades are indicated by colored belts:

Sixth Kyu (Rokkyū): Beginners wear a light blue belt.

Fifth Kyu (Gokyū): After passing an elementary level, practitioners adopt a white belt.

Fourth Kyu (Yonkyū): Still indicated by a white belt.

Third Kyu (Sankyū): Brown belt for seniors or purple belt for juniors.

Second Kyu (Nikyū): Brown belt for seniors or purple belt for juniors.

First Kyu (Ikkyū): The last kyu rank before promotion to the first-degree black belt (shodan).

Dan Grades (Yūdansha):

These denote expert levels and are ranked in ascending numerical order.

Dan grades wear black belts:

First Dan (Shodan): The initial black belt.

Second Dan (Nidan), Third Dan (Sandan), Fourth Dan (Yondan), and Fifth Dan (Godan) follow.

Sixth Dan (Rokudan), Seventh Dan (Nanadan), Eighth Dan (Hachidan), and Ninth Dan (Kudan).

Tenth Dan (Jūdan): The highest rank in Judo.

This ranking system was introduced by Kanō Jigorō, the founder of Judo, in 1883

Jiu Jitsu: The Art of Flexibility

The Advent of Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu, or the "art of flexibility," shares its root with Judo in the traditional Japanese martial art forms. However, the modern version of Jiu Jitsu, known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), found its origin in South America, thanks to Mitsuyo Maeda, a disciple of Jigoro Kano.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: The Gracie Legacy

Maeda traveled to Brazil in 1914 as part of a Japanese immigration colony. He initiated the first Judo school and started training the Gracie brothers, who eventually shifted their focus to the ground aspect of Judo, known as "newaza." The Gracie family's contribution to modifying Judo ground techniques led to the emergence of a unique fighting style called Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They utilized their ground fighting skills to dominate Vale Tudo, the no-holds-barred fights in Brazil.

The Philosophy and Techniques of Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu emphasizes ground techniques, with some standing techniques incorporated for self-defense. The primary goal of a BJJ match is to force the opponent to submit. The sport instills the philosophy that a smaller and weaker opponent can outmaneuver a stronger one using appropriate techniques and leverage.

The Belt Ranking of Jiu Jitsu

The belt ranking system in Jiu Jitsu serves as a roadmap for students' progression. The journey from a white belt to a black belt reflects the development of technical skills, tactical strategies, and mental toughness.

Adult Belt Ranks (16 years and older):

White Belt: The beginning rank for all BJJ students. White belts focus on fundamental techniques and positional control.

Blue Belt: After gaining experience, practitioners advance to blue belt. They learn more complex techniques and develop their game.

Purple Belt: Purple belts have a solid understanding of BJJ. They refine their techniques, transitions, and submissions.

Brown Belt: Brown belts are highly skilled and often considered experts. They focus on mastery and teaching.

Black Belt: The pinnacle of achievement in BJJ. Black belts have extensive knowledge, exceptional skills, and often contribute to the art.

You can read more about Evolution MMA / Alliance Jiu Jitsu Belt rankning system with the button below:

The History of Evolution MMA’s Jiu Jitsu Team “Alliance Jiu Jitsu”

Alliance Jiu-Jitsu was founded in 1993 by three Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legends:

Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti,

Fabio Gurgel, and

Alexandre Paiva.

Their vision was to create a powerhouse team that would not only excel in technical prowess but also uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

Here’s a glimpse into the story of Alliance:

Origins and Unification:

In the 1980s, Jacaré and his two black belt students, Fabio Gurgel (General) and Alexandre Paiva (Gigi), followed separate paths in their own academies.

However, whenever they met in championships, they ended up competing against each other due to their origins, creating an unfair rivalry.

In 1993, they made a pivotal decision: to form an alliance—ALLIANCE—so they could stand together in all competitions.

This alliance allowed them to combine their strengths and create a unified force in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Growth and Association:

As their academies expanded and formed affiliates, they realized the need for a unified teaching method and effective management.

In 2014, they established an association to achieve these goals, implementing Fabio Gurgel’s successful management practices.

In 2016 Evolution MMA joined team Alliance Jiu Jitsu and became Chicago’s Alliance Jiu Jitsu

Today, the ALLIANCE Team boasts over 300 affiliates worldwide and holds an impressive 13x WORLD CHAMPION title.

Some of the main champions associated with Alliance include Sergio Moraes, Bruno Malfacine, Cobrinha, Bernardo Faria, and many more.

Founders:

Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti:

Born in 1952, Jacaré began his BJJ journey at the age of 11.

He trained with notable figures such as Carlos Gracie Jr., Rickson Gracie, and others.

Fabio Gurgel (“General”):

Born in 1970, Fabio started his BJJ career at 13.

He received his black belt from Jacaré at 19 and became one of the founders of Alliance.

Alexandre Paiva (“Gigi”):

Alexandre began training in 1983 with Jacaré.

He obtained his black belt in 1991 and played a crucial role in Alliance’s growth.

Alliance Jiu-Jitsu continues to shape the world of BJJ, producing champions both on the mats and in life. You too can be part of this remarkable legacy by joining the Alliance family!

Judo vs Jiu Jitsu: The Dichotomy

While Judo and Jiu Jitsu share a common lineage and philosophy, they exhibit stark differences in their focus, techniques, and competitive formats. Judo accentuates standing techniques and throws, while Jiu Jitsu prioritizes ground control and submissions.

In terms of competition rules, Judo matches can be won by executing a perfect throw, pinning the opponent on the mat for 20 seconds, or making the opponent submit.

On the other hand, a BJJ match can be won either by points or by forcing the opponent to submit.

The belt ranking system also varies between Judo and Jiu Jitsu, reflecting the distinct training and grading methodologies of these martial arts.

The Interlinkages: Judo and Jiu Jitsu

Despite the differences, Judo and Jiu Jitsu are intertwined in many ways.

Both martial arts focus on using an opponent's strength and movements against them, promoting the principle of efficiency. They share several techniques, particularly those related to grappling and submissions.

The use of a uniform, or Gi, is common in both Judo and Jiu Jitsu competitions, and gripping an opponent's Gi is an integral part of the techniques in both martial arts.

A Tale of Two Martial Arts

Judo and Jiu Jitsu, despite their unique trajectories, remain closely connected through their shared roots and principles. Each martial art form offers unique benefits and challenges, contributing to the richness and diversity of the martial arts world. Whether it's the gentle way of Judo or the flexibility of Jiu Jitsu, both martial arts continue to captivate practitioners worldwide, enriching their journey of physical prowess and mental fortitude.

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[bzimas]

This is a blog for all things martial arts.

I hold yondan (4th Dan) in MSR Iaido, 2nd Dan Shotokan Karate, 1st Dan Kobudo and 1st Kyu (brown belt) Hontai Yoshin Jujitsu (original Japanese).

I will share videos and photos of our dojo where we learn, practice and teach the above arts. Our society also has Aikido, Aiki Jujitsu, Kendo, Judo, Brazilian Jujitsu, sometimes Krav Maga.

Anyone with like minded interests can join this blog, share to it etc etc. Pl ase be polite and no putting down other arts unless it's a bonafide Mcdojo.

We like practical applications, we like bunkai, we like pain.

Have fun and let's share our knowledge

[kendopath]

Extroversion jump at the opportunity!

Going to the international shimpan seminar we were in the beginner court (below 6 dan) it was a lot of listening....which is necessary.

i was given the chance to jump into shiai for judging. I quickly got suited up without hesitation.

Why? Because I need more practice for 5.dan. and I wanted to be active I stead of passive.

The benefit of extroversion?

Point specific - feedback and evaulation by a 8.dan hanshi.

What I did, what shimpan SHOULD have done.etc....i was much more involved in the lessons. I was in the middle of it.

I landed a men-kaeshi-do that didn't score....Sensei stopped the match queried the shimpan and students.....evaluated it, and said it should have scored. YES!!

But also it was weak and needed more tenouchi to be more clear.....Hai SENSEI!!!!

[ulygomez]

Agora pode sentir FACERJ na veia! Now you can feel FACERJ running through your veins! #武道 #budo #武士道 #bushido #侍 #samurai #合気道 #aikido #aikidorj #aikidorio #aikidoriodejaneiro #aikidovp #aikidoviladapenha #facerj #facerjaikido #facerjvp #師範 #shihan #先生 #sensei #四段 #yondan #弐段 #nidan #初段 #shodan #有段者 #yudansha #黒帯 #kuroobi #無級 #mukyu #どうもありがとうございました (em Dojo Facerjvp)

[sempaierin87-blog]

Always a good sign from a senior grading when your gi is covered in someone else’s blood! Congrats to both Sensei Eric and Jason for successfully completely their Yondan grading over the weekend in Mackay. Both men did well and did Senjo Dojo proud #osu #senjo #dojo #kyokushin #karate #training #grading #yondan #blackbelts #yudansha #womeninkarate #sempaierin (at Mackay, Queensland)

[senseibud]

From Pinan Yondan

[mikeoliveri]

I much prefer simple but effective bunkai like this. The fancy stuff is cool, but it takes a lot of practice to get right. 

Also, it’s very cool of Sensei Abernethy to step in for Sensei Poage this week. Sensei Poage is still in the hospital and facing complications from a malignant brain tumor. As of the latest updates, the doctors have not woken him up yet. If you can help, please visit the GoFundMe page created by Sensei Poage’s students:

www.gofundme.com/richard-poages-brain-surgery 

[yondanfootwear-blog]

"Yondan" Yes

Yondan Time

[paolo-the-prude-writes-blog]

Martial Arts Background

I won’t be talking much about karate, so i’ll just include this in my literature blog.

my background in the martial arts started in 2009 after searching in FMA forums for arnis lessons near my area. The closest one, was about 15 kilometers away which i usually ride my bike (one way) to learn for a few hours. Therein I started to learn a few basic joint manipulation with the wrist which was what was needed to master in silat. So I only got an incomplete form for the weapon djuru and the unarmed djuru. 

The one I mainly focused then was Moro Moro Orabes Henerales (i’ll call it Orabes for short) which was modified a bit by my Guro Boy Laurena from his Teacher the late Andy Abrian’s Moro Moro Orabes Heneral from his Visayan roots as well as his short time trianing under the Illustrisimo Family. We had a bit of Tat Kun Tou and a few techniques from Kalis Illustrisimo. We usually practiced espada y daga (sword and dagger), Trankada (sword and dagger locks), Sumbrada (8 - 10 step drills with different angles of attack), Abecedario (5 - 14 linear step drills each one containing many of the techniques in Orabes) as well as two basic drills from one school which were part of drills in generating power for striking. So we’re mainly solo baston (single stick) and espada y daga. My training times had been mainly only once a week, from 4-6 months from 2009 & 2011 and then twice a week from 2012 - 2014. By this time I’m already requesting additional drills and mastering a specific sequence more than what my teacher originally thought which was for me to learn everything already. 

The other side of the coin here is that i’ve tried to learn a bit from people i cross paths with due to a chronic situation of not getting permanent jobs. Hence, I was usually short on cash to train. That’s when I met my current Sensei, HIROSHI, Toriumi, in Karate who taught me for free so that he could also practice his skills. Studied Shitoryu Karate under him from 2011 to 2014, but again only once a week since he still works as a Chief Engineer for six days. He only gave me five classical kata that I only had to learn, Naihanchin, Sanchin, Seienchin, Bassai Dai, Pinan Yondan and his fave kata with Sanchin elements as well as joint manipulation movements, he says that even learning only two is already enough. He mainly focused on non sport karate, which sometimes ends up going home with bloody lips and light bruises. Hence, I really to need to block his punches. 

I really like weaponry, due to Samurai X and Star Wars. Somehow my two fighting forms complement each other. Now though, i’m busy with my own business so I no longer have the usual lengthy time for training. It’s still very close to my heart and had been once something similar to a religion to me. lols.

i’ll be sharing some pictures that I took for recording purposes. 

i can no longer find my pictures in karate though