tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30732562.post8894239376103333253..comments2023-10-10T06:48:25.555-07:00Comments on My trip to Black Belt at 50... and beyond!: Rear neck grip -Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30732562.post-26647935275880165262008-08-01T20:56:00.000-07:002008-08-01T20:56:00.000-07:00The "reference point" defenses, while similar in s...The "reference point" defenses, while similar in some ways to jitsu, are derived at Lavallee's from Haganah. They calls these positions of control and dominance "points of reference." <BR/><BR/>The system is designed to bring the opponent to the points of reference. <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>To learn more about <A HREF="http://www.usadojo.com/styles/about-haganah.htm" REL="nofollow">haganah</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30732562.post-50437918657729597572008-08-01T03:55:00.000-07:002008-08-01T03:55:00.000-07:00Those a very similar to what we are taught in taek...Those a very similar to what we are taught in taekwondo. Just remember: A static drill is one thing but you should try to experiment with realism. When we did sometimes our techniques fail us. See:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://strikingthoughts.wordpress.com/2008/06/18/self-defense-the-game/" REL="nofollow">Here.</A><BR/>AND<BR/><A HREF="http://strikingthoughts.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/pullin-the-proverbial-plug/" REL="nofollow">Here.</A><BR/><BR/>Interestingly I've start to take a chin na certification course this summer. They teach the exact opposite. They usually turn into rear holds and attempt a counter hold (joint manipulation, etc) that either sets up a strike or outright destroys the joint. <BR/><BR/>Nice blog btw!<BR/><BR/>~BCPBSMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13599662252662686373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30732562.post-52102076777008167692008-07-30T21:44:00.000-07:002008-07-30T21:44:00.000-07:00Here's an article which discusses the origin and t...Here's an article which discusses the origin and theory of the original American Kenpo self defense: <A HREF="http://kenpokarate.com/index.html" REL="nofollow">50 Ways to Sunday.</A> <BR/><BR/>Keep up the great posts with the videos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30732562.post-81824164249200973902008-07-30T11:08:00.000-07:002008-07-30T11:08:00.000-07:00All of these techniques can be effective depending...All of these techniques can be effective depending of course upon how well they are executed, the intent, and the situation. The one suggestion I would make is to inflict pain immediately upon grabbing the attacker by way of joint manipulation or other means. Remember, in the REAL world you may only have a fraction of a second to get it right and disable the attacker. The highest salutations to Kyoshi Steve Lavallee!<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Master Dave Johnson<BR/>President ISF<BR/>"Soke" of Sei Ei DoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com