Alan Armstrong

A true karate-ka takes the physical skills, discipline and power of concentration developed at the dojo and applies them to work, family and social life. In this way, karate is integrated into the fabric of our lives; it is not something separate. The way of karate is the way of everyday life. •Tadashi Nakamura, Karate, Technique & Spirit

Here are a few video links, hopefully it tweaks your interest on this subject. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nGjoelv4ffU

Need to increase functional muscle mass and strength use this. Hopefully you will tap in to this game changer.

How and why to stretch. As a strechaholic, I recommend this video by Dr.Lee Pierce. However watching this video once, is not enough, as being flexible and pliable is a work in progress towards maintaining and improving health; often is really required. I've labeled this topic "Stretching joints vs muscles" as it is talked about, amongst other things. There is a connection with stretching and internal organs also talked about; that is worth contemplating on. Enough of my rambling, here is Dr. Lee Pierce: Would you recommend this video to others?

Andre Bertel karate master. Do you share or agree with his perspective of karate?

If the CI is holding back information, when the student is ready to receive it, this is very wrong. Very difficult for a student to know this has happened, until it is too late; unless another student points it out. Continually falling back on the repetition of the basics, as not progressing, could be just an excuse, or perhaps not, as this to some CI's is considered as improving. The CI's that hold back information to students, could be that they have a reserved personality, whereas others are the opposite, tirelessly making their students as great as possible, to reach their potential.

William Ewart Fairbairn (/ˈfɛərbɛərn/; 28 February 1885 – 20 June 1960) was a British Royal Marine and police officer. He developed hand-to-hand combat methods for the Shanghai Police during the interwar period, as well as for the allied special forces during World War II. He created his own fighting system known as Defendu. Notably, this included innovative pistol shooting techniques and the development of the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife.After joining the SMP, he studied boxing, wrestling, savate, Shin no Shinto ryu jujutsu (Yoshin ryu) from Okada-sensei[who?], Kodokan judo in which he gained 2nd degrees black belt, and then Chinese martial arts. He developed his own fighting system—Defendu—and taught it to members of that police force in order to reduce officer fatalities. He described this system as primarily based on his personal experience, which according to police records included some 600 non-training fights, by his retirement at age 55 from the position of Assistant Commissioner in 1940.[citation needed] In 1951, he went to Cyprus to train police and in 1952 (and 1956) Fairbairn provided training to the Singapore Police Force's Riot Squad unit, which is now Police Tactical Unit.[3] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_E._Fairbairn GET TOUGH (1942 hand combat comic booklet as taught to you by Captain W.E. Fairbairn) http://www.ep.tc/problems/46/index.html (This book is free and easy to read, on my smart phone, just touching the screen turns the page) and GET TOUGHER. The picturea/drawings/illustrations in this book are priceless.. just luv'em! How to secure a prisoner to a tree, without rope? http://www.ep.tc/problems/46/084.html

The body has ways of restoring its self, but continually doing something wrong, chances are it will not get better. Better to do techniques slowly building up strength and flexibility. Trauma and stress, scar tissue and arthritis, need therapeutic measure to counteract the high demands put on the human body. In other words, keep the faith in what you do, but play safe doing it, so you can continue doing it and become better at it.

For MatsuShinshii: As for Chin Na and Jujitsu. With 700 techniques in Chinese Chin Na and 700 styles of Jujitsu in ancient Japan, there is a similarity right there. As Chin Na is used by military in one country and Jujitsu is used by military in another, yet another similarity! As we are all human beings, with similar parts that have inherent strengths and weaknesses, the best way to break bones or dislocate joints, will come to the same conclusions, no matter the name tag/system/style as there is nothing new in martial arts, only new founders, putting their personal twist on the subject, with new followers and disciples.

As for the jujitsu instructor being shot on the bus, my condolences to his family. Some good might come out of this tragedy, as to learn how to deal with these types of situations. Using jujitsu on a bus isn't exactly an ideal place to use it, especially in a confined space. Yet there can be advantages to combat when space is restricted for and against you. There are principles to use when fighting against an opponent with a weapon. As in: Don't fight the weapon but get control behind it. Have the weapon always pointed towards the opponent either when in your hands or theirs. Use the right element or moment of surprise when attacking or escaping unnoticed. Always consider in a real fight, that there is a weapon close by that can be used against you, or for you to use in your defense. Always be a difficult target by zigzagging or moving off line or out of sight of the opponent(s) When escaping, disappear with haste only when the moment is right to do it safely. Don't give away your intentions to attack or escape with your body language or facial expressions. Don't risk your life for money or possession, as these can be replaced. (Please add your suggestions to this list, as they would be very welcome)

There is always something new to learn but understanding what you see might be difficult.

As a visual artist, I can view things very differently than most people that are not. Such as a painter makes two dimensional art that looks three dimensional, whereas a sculpture makes three dimensional objects and can use the light, similar to an impressionist painter. Chin na and Jujitsu are as different or as similar as I view them to be.

Some statements. I practice Chinese martial arts but not kung fu. I believe in aliveness over demonstrations. I believe many traditional martial arts are not practical or ready for today's challenges. I believe martial arts is constantly evolving and also regressing. I believe in reality martial arts over virtual imitations. I believe the individual martial artist is more important than the system or style. I believe martial arts is a good way to develop oneself and to help others and to share this information to anyone that wants to do the same.

For me jujitsu is a specialized segment of Chin Na. A little elaboration, as anything practical, efficient that works in martial arts is Chin Na. All martial art systems, styles and disciplines contain some amount of Chin Na. Police and military cannot afford to train with flowery techniques that don't work. All MA sports have a certain amount of Chin Na in them, as a punch from boxing, hitting to the jaw is hitting a nerve. As a headlock in MMS is cutting off the air supply and stopping the flow of blood to the brain, is Chin Na. Regarding Chi, it isn't anything mystical, it's just a way of understanding energies. George Dilman is perpetuating Chi power, but he doesn't represent me and my views, as they are very different than his. As the saying goes: One rotten apple can ruin the whole barrel. If George wants to show me some impressive use of Chi power then let him try some of this: From "Vietnamese police"

There are over 700 qinna traditional techniques found in all martial arts. Qinna can generally be categorized (in Chinese) as: 1."Fen jin" or "zhua jin" (dividing the muscle/tendon, grabbing the muscle/tendon). Fen means "to divide", zhua is "to grab" and jin means "tendon, muscle, sinew". They refer to techniques which tear apart an opponent's muscles or tendons. 2."Cuo gu" (misplacing the bone). Cuo means "wrong, disorder" and gu means "bone". Cuo gu therefore refer to techniques which put bones in wrong positions and is usually applied specifically to joints. 3."Bi qi" (sealing the breath). Bi means "to close, seal or shut" and qi, or more specifically kong qi, meaning "air". "Bi qi" is the technique of preventing the opponent from inhaling. This differs from mere strangulation in that it may be applied not only to the windpipe directly but also to muscles surrounding the lungs, supposedly to shock the system into a contraction which impairs breathing. 4."Dian mai" or "dian xue" (sealing the vein/artery or acupressure cavity). Similar to the Cantonese dim mak, these are the technique of sealing or striking blood vessels and chi points. 5."Rou dao" or "rou shu dao" (soft techniques) which generally refers to the techniques deemed safe for sparring and/or training purposes. Qin means to capture or lock, na means to grab or hold, and while those actions are very often executed in that order, the actions can be performed distinctly in training and self-defense: a trap isn't always followed by a lock or break, and a lock or break is not necessarily set up by a trap. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chin_Na ---------------------------------------------------- Another aspect of Chin Na, is pressure point strikes. This is why understanding anatomy is important.

Police and military around the world use grappling techniques, that use different names for the same thing or idea, that is to say, keeping the peace and protecting themselves. The most special of all.

Here is the movie clip JR 137.Squish like grape.

Point being, the Jujitsu instructor dies because of trying to subdue a robber with a gun. While this type of defence against weapons, is what he teaches others to do. There obviously is a gap of knowledge, missing for this instructor, by doing nothing, it could have saved his life. To do a technique for real isn't a perhaps I can or perhaps I can't sort of thing, because of practicing it in the dojo. As disarming a person holding a gun is strictly for professionals as law enforcement or trained military personnel. As I have been saying all along, jujitsu is incomplete; in other words, it is good for some things and not others. If a law enforcement officer or military person was killed in this situation, then it would have happened in the line of duty. Wheras this jujitsu instructor was shot dead for trying to do something about a gunman. There is psychology needed in situations when people are armed, to de-escalate the situation if possible, something a jujitsu instructor perhaps isn't trained in handling, due to the limitations of training in dojo settings. As those trained in Chin Na, are payed professionals, using the spectrum of grappling techniques, from restraining mental patients in hospitals, too restraining delinquent youths, too disarming and apprehending criminals. These professionals are not in competition with their opponents, or trying to destroy someone's spirit by slapping them, as this isn't a professional mindset or the correct intent to have; even though it is acceptable in martial art grudge and challenge matches.

5 Pillars of jiu-jitsu Be prepared for any attack and get fit by learning to defend: •Common strikes •Grabs •Headlocks •Bear hugs •Wall pins •Gun, knife, and other weapon attacks https://www.iqjiujitsu.com/#whoarewe

Explain this one away please? Jiu-jitsu Instructor Killed Trying To Disarm A Robber On A Bus A news from odia Violence in Rio de Janeiro has claimed another victim on the 20th of June. The jiu-Jitsu instructor at the academy of Ipanema Fight, Bruno Inacio Nunes, aged 37, was recently killed in an attempted robbery that occurred on a bus. The powerful black belt tried to disarm the robber but was shot in the head and reported to be dead. At the time, the bus was not very full of people, and when the single gunman came and started to take the belongings of his victims, Bruno thought that he would be able to disarm him and get away. He took his opportunity but was later shot in the head, right above his left eyebrow, killing him instantly. https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/jiu-jitsu-instructor-killed-trying-to-disarm-a-robber-on-a-bus/

Swords, spears, bows and guns could seem gentle compared to other weapons, as everything is relative. As Jujitsu could seem very aggressive compared to Aikido and Tai Chi. As for the marketability of Chin Na, it is too dangerous for children to learn and practice as for seniors it's too hard on the body, that doesn't contain health benefits for them. Of couse from the established grappling disciplines thinking that Chin Na is being "Too dangerous" is a joke, it is a matter of experience and choice to think if it is or not; in the wrong hands it could become an excuse for being cruel. As for Jujitsu being gentle, I disagree on that aspect, as it looks abusive due to bouts being drawn out or prolonged instead of finishing quickly. Also unnecessary, the added need for abusiveness attached to being in control when the fight is finished, as attempting to destroy the opponent's spirit, adding insult to injury by using unnecessary punches, slaps and or elbow strikes; this is just being spitefully cruel in nature. My CI on Chinese martial arts, sone twenty years ago, was Dennis Rovere. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/158218/the-xingyi-quan-of-the-chinese-army-by-dennis-rovere/9781583942574

Just before Daniel starts washing Miyagis classic cars. Daniel asks "Where did all the cars come from?" Miyagi replies "Detroit!"

Necessity is the mother of all inventions. As survival is a priority, then adaptions are important to bring about change for improvements. As Samurai were reduced to civilians, with the Western influence of the modernization of Japan, understandably these Samurai looked for alternative methods of using their combat skills. This would be the moment for the Samurai to update their combat methods to fit their circumstances to add something new. As the Japanese usually looked to the Chinese for improvements now the government is looking to the West, understandably the Samurai would look to the East. With some Samurai going underground as Ninjas and others openly starting to focus more on Jujitsu. Understandably, dedicated as Samurai are, wanting to perfect their combat fighting skills, to draw from Chinese soldiers or doctors, would be great for them, as having the latest and greatest anything, is an advantage, no matter the century a person is living in. Now with Chinese Chin Na, it isn't conducive to Western values, as it is very certainly far too aggressive in, urban combat situations. Therefore to be used openly, it needs to look normal, but it is in fact attacking all or any vulnerable area of the body, such as nerves and grabbing skin, joints, muscles, tendons as in everything on the body is a target or used as a leverage, as set ups, to literally tear a person apart with bear hands, as would be expected from a wild animal perhaps. This is why Chin Na isn't marketable to the general public, and is kept under military lock and key; as breaking a person's neck isn't going to look good for the local dojo. To have Chin Na fights between people in an arena would be the same as a savage dog fight. As we have seen in the movies with "Rocky" puching raw meat from a hook, with Chin Na, the practice is to tear off chucks of meat just with bear hands. This is why today's Jujitsu is incomplete and hopefully it stays that way.

A positive from the man himself: Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido Contemplate the workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise, and take all that is good as your own. With this as your base, open your own door to truth. Do not overlook the truth that is right before you. Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything—even mountains, rivers, plants, and trees—should be your teacher.

https://en.m.wikiquote.org/wiki/Martial_arts Re: Polishing. ◾Words and theory are not a substitute for the physical and mental training required to polish one’s kung-fu. Yet, they are an essential part of the learning process, allowing the mind to process commands and concepts that help the body move in a special, kung-fu way. •Adam Hsu, The Sword Polisher’s Record; The Way of Kung-fu