Hi ,
This is a friend of mine Phill doing a demostration work out at Dave Hopkins studio.
What is happening here is these two fighters are practicing their techniques, they don't know what the other person is going to throw at them. During a demo like this it's usally right punch , left punch for safety's sake.When in class a freestyle work out means you just throw whatever punch , kick you want at the other guy or girl.
After you have trained for a while your reflexs are so sharp it really doesn't matter what the other person does. Thats what a lot of people don't under stand about Kung Fu San Soo. You kinda have to be there !!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Master Bill Lasiter
Hi All,
This is a tribute video made by one of Bill's students.
I had the privilage of meeting and training with Bill a few times at Dave Hopkin's studio a few years back.Bill is one of San Soo's best.
Enjoy, Jerry
This is a tribute video made by one of Bill's students.
I had the privilage of meeting and training with Bill a few times at Dave Hopkin's studio a few years back.Bill is one of San Soo's best.
Enjoy, Jerry
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
One of The Basics of Self Defense
Hi All,
I watched a couple of people having a little confrontation the other day, I noticed that they were all up into each others faces, getting almost chest to chest and just yelling. This is the last thing you want to do in a confrontation. So today we will talk about the first rule of self defense, Keeping Your Safe Distance !
What is your safe distance ? Your safe distance from anyone is just out of their reach. Enough distance between you and them , so if they want to hit or kick you, they have to take a step to do so. You never let anyone get close enough to touch you if you are in a hostile situation. I gauge this by taking the length of the other persons leg and then adding a few inches. You can easily eyeball this distance after a little practice. This distance gives you enough time to react and attack instead of defend. Give this drill a try, have a friend stand in front of you, try and judge the length of their leg and then have them bring their leg up as if to kick you . Can they reach you when their leg is fully extended ? If yes, you are too close to them. Back off a little and try again until they can't kick or punch you with out stepping forward. That is your 'safe' distance from them. If you have ever seen a mugger at work you will notice that they are usually talking to the other person and inching themselves closer and closer until they are in striking range,then it's a blast to the face or chin and the other person is down and robbed before regaining their senses. Remember this pattern of behavior. If you are approached by some street urchin and he is slowly but surely getting closer and closer, before he gets in your safe zone put your hands up and tell him to not come any closer, if he continues to come forward you can do the following.
Once he is in your safe zone and has ignored your warning, as he is stepping forward you step forward to the center of his body, keeping your hands up to block his arms and palm him on the nose hard with which ever is your strong side, this will push him back, now kick him in the groin with what ever foot is back. This should cause him to bend over or just fall over and puke. If he justs bends over grab is hair or head if he is bald with both of your hands drop on to one knee and push his face into the ground. Remember keeping your safe distance will keep you safe.
If you practice this be careful, it's easy to slip you don't want to mess up your partner.
Note to my friend Aron, Good to hear from you : drop me an email at jgid2001@yahoo.com
Peace, Jerry
I watched a couple of people having a little confrontation the other day, I noticed that they were all up into each others faces, getting almost chest to chest and just yelling. This is the last thing you want to do in a confrontation. So today we will talk about the first rule of self defense, Keeping Your Safe Distance !
What is your safe distance ? Your safe distance from anyone is just out of their reach. Enough distance between you and them , so if they want to hit or kick you, they have to take a step to do so. You never let anyone get close enough to touch you if you are in a hostile situation. I gauge this by taking the length of the other persons leg and then adding a few inches. You can easily eyeball this distance after a little practice. This distance gives you enough time to react and attack instead of defend. Give this drill a try, have a friend stand in front of you, try and judge the length of their leg and then have them bring their leg up as if to kick you . Can they reach you when their leg is fully extended ? If yes, you are too close to them. Back off a little and try again until they can't kick or punch you with out stepping forward. That is your 'safe' distance from them. If you have ever seen a mugger at work you will notice that they are usually talking to the other person and inching themselves closer and closer until they are in striking range,then it's a blast to the face or chin and the other person is down and robbed before regaining their senses. Remember this pattern of behavior. If you are approached by some street urchin and he is slowly but surely getting closer and closer, before he gets in your safe zone put your hands up and tell him to not come any closer, if he continues to come forward you can do the following.
Once he is in your safe zone and has ignored your warning, as he is stepping forward you step forward to the center of his body, keeping your hands up to block his arms and palm him on the nose hard with which ever is your strong side, this will push him back, now kick him in the groin with what ever foot is back. This should cause him to bend over or just fall over and puke. If he justs bends over grab is hair or head if he is bald with both of your hands drop on to one knee and push his face into the ground. Remember keeping your safe distance will keep you safe.
If you practice this be careful, it's easy to slip you don't want to mess up your partner.
Note to my friend Aron, Good to hear from you : drop me an email at jgid2001@yahoo.com
Peace, Jerry
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy 4TH. Of July
Hi All, Hope you have a great 4th. of July, I'm posting this video as areminder to all Americans to not forget our heros in the armed services. While we are having a BBQ they are thousands of miles away from home doing their jobs. Raise a drink in their honor today I will be !!
Jerry
Jerry
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