Tag Archives: Video

Nice grab technique detail.

Posted on January 25, 2009 by matt

In this video, Jim Brassard demonstrates a little ‘small joint manipulation’ that I picked up from Professor Kimo. Applying a thumb compression can really get someone’s attention. It’s a nice touch to add into any situation where someone grabs your … Continue reading →

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Wushu Staff – the origin?

Posted on December 28, 2008 by matt

At about black belt level, I learned a form that was called “wushu staff”. I had always thought it was a cool staff form, and initially presumed it was imported / incorporated as the curriculum progressed from the hard ‘karate’ … Continue reading →

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Professor Kimo Ferreira

Posted on December 11, 2008 by matt

I spend lots of time looking at the kempo that other folks do on the net, and I thought I’d put up some ‘home movies’ of what I’m learning. Joe Rebelo has put up some footage of Professor Kimo Ferreira … Continue reading →

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