I understand for the competitors point of view of what they were trying to do. Blue was using a basic lead leg kick that was more of a distractor to the ...
I think the red competitor actually was faster with her punches, unfortunately she didn't know how to position herself to take advantage of that. Had she moved...
Those were my impressions too. I also notice the blue competitor was definitely more aggressive and usually led with a waist-high (or occasionally higher) kick...
... Comments on Sparring, One competitor was nearly always only defending and seemed to almost never take the aggressive position. The other competitor was...
Here is a website devoted to a get together of Kanei Mabuni's guys, I'm guessing in Singapore. Down at the bottom of the page, there is a "real time" video of...
... Best personal regaurds Douglas B Bailey was showing at the holly wood theater Portland Oregon.. a great grind house film.. no as good as kung fu hustle...
Sang Kuan Chun (Jack Long) is an old kung fu master who is getting ready to retire from martial arts. He is satisfied that he's mastered the martial arts and...
Hello Jean Thank you very much for the link and the reminder. I would like to attend
that again this year. Could you please send me your mailing address so I...
I was checking out their website because I couldn't remember which Saturday it is, then I looked at their "links" section. Why not request they include a link...
My apologies. I have posted the updates here in the past to keep students
up to date and did not think it would be a problem....until I discovered
that the...
Here is an interesting looking conference for martial arts comparisons. It is actually a two day event, but the two days are several weeks apart. The first day...
Greetings Clan Bailey and Baileys Academy members! Here is a book
announcement that looks like a good reference for anyone on our list. Slainte! D.Beasley ... ...
All Baileys Academy students are welcome EVERY Saturday at 10:00. There is also a special WOMENS SELF DEFENSE class on Saturday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. This...
Dear Hank Sensei, I would be very pleased to come train at your dojo today. Unfortunately, I
have a prior commitment at 9:00. Are you going to have training...
The first official training of the Northwest Karate Federation will be: Saturday, January 3rd 10:00 a.m Sensei Hank Prohms House 155 21st Street NE Salem Be...
The Shortest Day And so the Shortest Day came and the year died And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To...
When I stumbled across the name of this website on Google while looking for something else, I nearly broke my jaw when it fell to the floor: Scottish Kempo ...
I regret to inform of the passing of Douglas's Father on Sat, December 13
at 11:51 am. Private family gathering this Sat. Informal kilted get together tomorrow...
... From: Josh Amos Date: 12/15/08 08:15:58 Subject: The Celtic Pin Up T shirts are ready for order! Heya gang After a bit of this and that the Kilted Pin up...
Doug, I am very sorry to hear about your father. I hope things go as peacefully as possible, both for your father right now and for you and your family during...
Doug: Having gone theorugh this with my father, step mother,, mother in law and father in law, I understand and deeply sympathize. The joy of being a parent it...
Today I had to leave early. My dad who has terminal cancer. has take a turn for the worse. so bad in fact the family gathered and I with the attorney went to...
As of December 2nd, 2008 the Kyu Grade Requirements for Baileys Academy are: 10th Kyu (White to Yellow) Kihon 1-3 9th Kyu (Yellow to Orange) Pinan Nidan,...
Here are links to a couple of events that would be fun for Baileys Academy
students to attend and/or participate in. The Asian Fair in Eugene, OR Feb. 14, 15...
thanks :) ... From: C Good Date: 10/12/08 22:27:54 To: Bailey's Academy list Subject: [baileysacademy] Swords and cutting The most recent Straight Dope...