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Self-defense and the legal aspect in the martial arts
Posted by Larry Foisy on
Unfortunately, there is one aspect that we do not often address, and that is the legal implications of our actions in real self-defense situations. I will try to demystify some legal concepts of the use of force (defense) in order to help you win your fight without losing your case.
How to easily tie your belt and uniform?
Posted by Larry Foisy on
You have just bought yourself a martial arts “kimono” uniform (Karate, Judo, Aikido, …) and you are given the jacket, the pants and the belt… but how do you attach this belt and what is the label? wearing the uniform?
What is Koshiki?
Posted by Larry Foisy on
Koshiki (representing the word "hard") is a form of Bogu Jutsu , training with armor, using a breastplate ( do ) and a helmet ( men ).Among all forms of combat, the Koshiki stands out for its philosophy based on protecting the one who receives the blows rather than the one who gives the blows. Of this, a combat system, Shiaï , full contact security
Belt grades (Obi, kyu, dan, menkyo,...)
Posted by Larry Foisy on
While some martial arts ( budo ), such as iaido and aikido , refuse to mark rank with an outward sign, the vast majority of practitioners such as judo , karate , taekwondo , jiu-jitsu , etc. wears a band of colored cloth around the waist to illustrate their level of advancement in the practiced martial art. The wearing of belts could come, at the base, from the samurai who wore an obi (belt) to keep their sword at their waist. But this practice has evolved within the framework of a gradation system in order to illustrate learning markers testifying...
20 MARTIAL KYOKUN (PRECCEPTS) OF GICHIN FUNAKOSHI
Posted by Larry Foisy on
20 martial Kyokun's (precepts) of master Funakoshi Rei at the beginning, rei at the end. There is no first attack in karate. Karate is at the service of fairness. First to know yourself, to know others. The intention is more important than the gesture. The mind must be free. Calamity is the daughter of non-vigilance. “Karatetize” everything. Karate training is a lifelong pursuit. The Way of Karate is found in everything. Like boiling water, karate loses its ardor if it is not sustained by a flame. Don't be obsessed with winning; rather think about not losing. Adjust your position according...