Tip Of The Week 44- Using A Shield

[MJS]

Here is the latest TOW from Larry Tatum. Enjoy!:ultracool

http://www.ltatum.com/movies/Week44/TipOfTheWeekMedW44.html

 

[kempo-vjj]

The idea of using the body as shield is nothing new. I like the idea that he uses this theory. It's what I was trained to use. Our aspect of finishing moves is different, but I am not American Kenpo. I like the TOW, to see what others may do in other styles. Mainly the theories behind the moves, pure technique doesnt complete my want of deeper understanding. Good stuff overall.

 

[HKphooey]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Seabrook]

The idea of using the body as shield is nothing new.

That is true but I think the idea here was simply to show how Gathering of the Snakes (one of American Kenpo's two-man techniques) is used for that very purpose, since different Kenpo techniques are used for various purposes. For example, we have another two man technique that is aimed at seperating our opponents away from us called Parting of the Snakes.

 

[stone_dragone]

I like that strategy. I always use some variation on it when teaching multiple attackers. Thats the first time I have heard that it "slows time down" however.