I like the back “down” concept instead of back up. Prof. teaches the initial block as almost a duck / slip with a small step back in-order to drop...
old post and I thought I had responded... in any case I think some people may have tried to match them together as a two person set but they were...
This style comes out of Malaysia
They are a very « traditional » school that are well focused of fighting skills. Their students are respectful dedicated and knowledgeable. So, a...
If you have your wife to train with you them zoom and social distancing is less impactful for you. You both have each other to work with, practice...
There is a great White Crane Kung fu school in Laval... Lorne Bernard is the head instructor.
From the Villari marketing poster: As a result of Grandmaster Villari's varied wealth of experience and his dedication to seeking the ultimate...
Nengli North and South were never a two person set as far as I know. There were attempts for tournament purposes to match them as there were for 1...
Draw in close and use the continuous destructive motion off a powerful yet mobile base with multiple strikes, while simultaneously manipulating...
SKK principle 37. Simultaneously manipulate the adversary's upper and lower body. This is one of the fundamentals of SKK. Once you recognize...
Yes! The four ways of fighting is a foundational principle of SKK the same way the AK = speed hands
It is more important how you train and are trained. Find what you like and make it work. With COVID and social distancing training is different...
I took a seminar with GGM Villari on the 11 Hands. His version is different than the above, although easy to see it based on Plum Tree. In the...
Love this post. Would you consider the “four ways of fighting” a core principle? Using the four ways as a guide post or principle one can...
I recognize what you are saying about core principles but they are there. Not always taught or well articulated bit they are there.
I mean both actually. However, not simply creating techniques and forms for the sake of 'more', rather to train, teach and understand the practice...
Opinions on the merit of GGM Ed Parker's book: the Secrets of Chinese Karate would be much appreciated. In terms of its benefits as a knowledge...
Hello all, I was taught that the 11 hands consisted of taking each blocking set of the Plum tree (after the opening) and mastering it. This would...
Thanks. It is similar to mine as well. I don't suppose you know where he learned his version, do you? respectfully, marlon
One of the things that bother me about SKK and kempo in general is that it is difficult to grow within the art. Whether egos make an innovator...
all of the above and also, do the form for them and with them repeatedly. some students need to "see" before they can do. Do it for them slow...
Hello my brother. Love your work. However, I am not entirely convinced that you gave the first/origninal MOA a fair trial. the hand...
Interesting, we teach NOT to lean back with the side thrust kick. Upright and even leaning into the direction of the kick...
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Montreal, Canada West Island East Coast Shaolin kempo with more of a Chinese flavour.
Does anyone know this system of taiji? Any opinions, facts, and thoughts on it? Thank you Marlon
is the last vid original method? It flows differently from what I have seen in the past...or is it just the man's personal flow...he moves very...
Still a student of my first love kempo, however, judo is a great compliment for me and taiji has elevated my understanding of kempo and skill set...
I have been lucky with my SKK training. My first three instructors were women, and perhaps because of their reasons for starting to train, and...
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