Budo Research at Sangha Martial Arts

Choki Motobu, on self defense.

Interviews with Respected Elder Bushi Interviews with Respected Elder Bushi, Choki Motobu Regarding Real Self-Defense - (Jissen) Episodes Ryukyu Shimpo , 9, 10, 11 Novembe...

I often see inspiration (inhalation) referred to as 'ju' 柔, or soft, and expiration (exhalation) referred to as 'go' 剛, or hard. When we consider the mechanics of ventilation however we see that inspiration (inhalation) is a product of contraction (of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles) while expiration is a product of relaxation of same. In truth, breathing (including the breathing in Sanchin kata), and technique in general, is neither one nor the other but rather a combination of two aspects that may not exist independently of each other.

Pressure-testing the clinch and striking from standing grapple, with Iain Abernethy.

Practical Kata Bunkai: Some Karate Gripping https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/ This is footage from a recent dojo session where we were working on gripping. The clip starts well into the session and does...

Very similar to our interpretation.

Renshi Richard Poage - Naihanchi Shodan (Two Speeds) from 2015 Footage of Sensei performing Naihanchi Shodan, slow, and normal speed, from 2015. This was intended to be part of a DVD, which we never got the chance to fin...

An aiki look at structure.

Kuzushi: Principles and Exercises for Static and Dynamic Offbalancing This video explains some of the basic principles of offbalancing ("kuzushi") in Aikido, and provides four exercises for exploring how to destroy an opponent'...

Waza Wednesday, with a look at some interpretations of our more advanced Shorin-Ryu kata.

Waza Wednesday 1/25/17 - Rohai and Chinto Oyo Bunkai We have received a few requests, lately, to go over applications for the kata, Rohai. This kata is not part of our system, but it does contain many component...