Monthly Archives: April 2010

Is Kata (Forms/Patterns) Without Realistic Bunkai “Organized Despair”?

Posted on April 29, 2010 by admin

Bruce Lee referred to the way that many martial artists train as “organized despair”. When many people still train katas/forms/patterns without really understanding the practical applications, does kata really serve any purpose. Continue reading →

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Professor Rick Clark: Pressure Points

Posted on April 28, 2010 by admin

Professor Rick Clark is a specialist in applying pressure points using techniques from the katas/patterns.  He has a very good understanding of both Japanese/Okinawan katas as well as Korean.  When you see his qualifications, you’ll understand why: 8th Dan Ryukyu … Continue reading →

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Various TaeKwonDo Applications

Posted on April 28, 2010 by admin

This is one of my favourite TKD clips from Jason Burgess, 5th Dan TKD, from the Ch’ang Hon Wells TKD club.  It is a demonstration of various applications given at the 2008 GTI Open. His website is www.professionalmartialarts.co.uk.

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Practical TaeKwonDo

Posted on April 28, 2010 by admin

Clips from Matthew Sylvester, author of Practical TaeKwonDo: Bact To The Roots. Continue reading →

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Iain Abernethy – Bunkai

Posted on April 28, 2010 by admin

Bunkai applications from Iain Abernethy Continue reading →

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