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Taisabaki and tenshin - evasion in karate: Part 1
Posted On 05/08/2008 10:45:49 by dandjurdjevic
"Taisabaki" means body movement. Most schools however use this term to refer to a type of body shifting the goal of which is to move in relation to the attacker both to avoid a blow and gain a position of advantage. Certainly that is how we used the term “taisabaki” when I was first taught in my "home" dojo.

However, translated literally the term “taisabaki” or “sabaki” might mean any kind of body movement – including stepping up and down the floor in zenkutsu (forward stan... Read More



Listening
Posted On 05/06/2008 18:42:05 by LouieM

I met a martial artist today outside of my dojo. We ate lunch and talked about martial arts. After half and hour, he wouldn't stop talking. He kept going about forms, applications, the arts he's studied, his opinions on MMA. The man was all over the page. At some points he talked at length about ninjutsu with authority, never knowing that I have studied Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu with the Bujinkan. During this time I simply listened and kept asking him questions, trying to learn what I could.

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Kata - as a vital training tool
Posted On 05/06/2008 08:52:44 by dandjurdjevic
In my opinion kata is a very effective training tool on a multitude of levels. If nothing else, it is an excellent solo training exercise for building anaerobic and aerobic fitness. Try doing 40 seiyunchin kata in a row. Boxers do exercises like skipping and shadow boxing because they are good for fitness and coordination etc.. But skipping etc. have nothing on kata. This is because the low stances and dynamic tension in kata come nearest (in solo practice) to mimicking the tension and stress y... Read More



April Newsletter- RTB TV and YouTube
Posted On 04/16/2008 13:58:58 by reclaimingtheblade

RTB ON YOUTUBE, MYSPACE TV, and RTB TV
There are now new ways that you can watch RTB Production Diaries besides coming to RTB TV. We already have some exciting videos up including:
- Exclusive interview footage of Viggo Mortensen and Bob Anderson (Star Wars, LOTR)
- A welcome message from Daniel McNicoll, the director of RTB
- An introduction to our sponsors and upcoming giveaways from Sh... Read More



George the Kitten
Posted On 12/20/2007 05:49:53 by madness02

Doesn't want to go to the vets for his final injection.

 

Then he can go outside for Christmas Day, when he's had it!

 

He doesn't want to go outside now he's had his injection.

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