nice baton twirling. he was entertaining, but not practical. I think I saw about 3 moves that could work in an actual fight. this really looks cheesy compared...
None of those guys knew how to punch properly. Hank ... From: Douglas Bailey To: baileysacademy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 10:13 PM Subject:...
Hi Hank I was not planning on it since we came down last week. Thanks again for coming up on Monday. Best Regards, Denise Beasley ... From: "Hank Prohm"...
I let myself get too run-down last week and as a result, I got sick this weekend. While I am mostly over it, I still don't have a lot of energy and I have a...
As requested, I am posting a link to a video of a single stick tournament that took place a couple of weeks ago. The video is 52 minutes long. Be sure to watch...
-Subject: "do not kill" Does anyone remember which manual it was where it was advised to cut to the arms and the legs but to avoid killing at all costs? I'm...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04ftEE7O4UY 2 cuts 2 guards and a punch. The rest?? Well lets just say he his hlding the blade and spinning it by holding it in...
Oh come on, Doug. The hakamas made out of a tablecloth don't do it for you??? And I do have to say . . . either that first guy has got wrists and forearms that...
What Every Martial Arts Student Should Know About Rank By Michael Massie Rank is a privilege. First of all, let me point out that being promoted to any new...
Thank you Sensei That is a wonderfully written article about the philosophy of rank achievement. DBeasley ... From: "Douglas Bailey" <angusog1@...> ... ...
Here is a different perspective on rank from two Internet friends of mine: Pat Zalewski of Australia and Roger Sheldon of England. Things to keep in mind: 1....
A discussion about fencing masks came up recently in class. I purchased my fencing mask 4 or 5 years ago from Triplette Competition Arms. Their website is...
How would you folks like to go compete in a tournament this next Saturday? They have PADDED STICK SPARRING! What a chance to test your fencing skills. The...
hmmmm.. what exactly is padded stick sparring??? Denise Beasley ... From: "Hank Prohm" <hankprohm@...> ... How would you folks like to go compete in a...
Figure that it will be padded Escrima sticks, a bit shorter than you normally use, but not so short as to be totally foreign. I tried calling the person but...