Combination 85

Posted on August 8, 2026 by matt

This one was a little bit difficult due to risks to the uke. We demonstrated it as written, but came up with some alternate versions to keep the elements and the spirit with perhaps more coherence or safety for the uke. See what you think and let me know your favorite.

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Tommy Karate

Posted on August 7, 2026 by matt

Tom Campbell, 7th Dan has a channel on YouTube and you probably want to check it out. He has videos on combinations and more. I’m glad that folks are putting themselves out there. It’s a whole new world compared to when this archive started.

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Combination 83

Posted on August 6, 2026 by matt

We called this one ‘stand there and chicken’. It seems extraordinary to block and perform four counterstrikes before you take any footwork steps. It also has an ‘aspirational’ neck break at the end mid-snap mare throw. However, stay to the end of the video because Chris Hatch had an epiphany that definitely upgraded this combination in my eyes.

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