After basics the students go through padwork. Many Karate classes just teach students to punch thin-air. We believe in developing impact.
Knees and elbows are used just as much as punches and kicks
Self Defence techniques.... There are no rules!
Below: Jamie takes Dan's kick and sweeps his leg
Below: Dan takes Jamie down with a neck encircling throw and a thumblock
Below: One of the most habitual acts of physical violence is the aggressor pulling his victim's jacket over his head, like in an ice hockey fight. Here's one defence by Jamie...
Dan's defence against a double lapel grab using Aiki principles of turning
Ground and pound! Sometimes you're not in the best position and you have to use your head... or in this case your legs!
You're on your back and your attacker wants to give you a good kicking. This is the kind of scenario you won't always find in a modern Dojo but being able to deal with a situation like this could save your life. Here's Jamie defending from this position:
Tai Otoshi throw
Jamie uses an arm control known in Aikido as Ikkyo and Dan demonstrates an Osoto Gari
Hammerlock reversal
Below: sitting defence against a rear choke
Below Kevin demonstrates a kata using Bo and Jamie with Nunchaku
