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A jiu-jitsu demos from the 1980s
Published on 2011-07-18 19:18:00
John Coles of the Kojutsukan blog has posted a set of 3 videos of his instructor -- the late Greg Palmer -- delivering his impressive second dan jujutsu grading (under the late Jan de Jong) in 1985*. They feature lecture-style explanation and 'quick action' demonstration from Sensei Palmer and his students, including a young John. Each part is just over 10 minutes. The links are to John's blog, which give additional commentary and historical information: Part I Part II Part III
Bartitsu: Sherlock Holmes's martial art
Published on 2011-04-23 14:06:00
In Arthur Conan Doyle's story The Empty House, Sherlock Holmes -- previously missing, presumed dead in The Final Problem -- explains to Watson how he was able to evade his nemesis's clutches on the edge of Reichenbach Falls, before disappearing for a bit of a breather from detective work: I had little doubt that I had come to the end of my career when I perceived the somewhat sinister figure of the late Professor Moriarty standing upon the narrow pathway which led to safety. I read an
Great advice for beginners
Published on 2011-03-11 16:50:00
Nev Sagiba, an aikido instructor, has written some excellent articles for Aikido Journal. Here are two aimed at beginners, not just in aikido, but in any martial arts: Training tips for timid beginners More advice for beginners And here's one of those great stories that you hear from time to time -- or even end up in! -- when you study martial arts.
