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Latest Blog Posts on jiu-jitsu
- On Being a Guest Instructor by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Nov 23, 2009
Being a guest instructor at another dojo is an honour. Particularly so when it's a different style. Especially so when it's a completely different martial art. I have been invited to teach a ground grappling class at the BCIT Shorinji Kan Jiu-jitsu d...
- The 4 Key Tenets of Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Nov 17, 2009
In re-evaluating the ground defense portion of the Can-ryu curriculum, it is important to think long and hard about the key tenets of our style to ensure that the core curriculum I propose fits with those tenets. I will review them here.1. Simplicity...
- What's in Store for My 33rd Year by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Nov 13, 2009
Today is my birthday. I am now 33 years old. I have now been doing martial arts for more than half my life. And this year has great expectations for me as such.A couple of weeks ago, I spoke with my Sensei, Ed Hiscoe Shihan, head of the style of Can-...
- The Power of Intention in Self-Defense by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Nov 6, 2009
I was recently chatting with a Shorinji Kan friend of mine in Toronto who is preparing to test for brown belt in his style. He was saying that he felt that he was ready for the physical rigors of the test but was somewhat worried about the mental pre...
- Mifune Sensei & the True Spirit of Judo by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Sep 25, 2009
First off, I apologize for my recent absence in the blogosphere. I started a new full-time job that has been keeping me very busy. In following with my last post about the new Judo rule that was conceived to prevent cross-fertilization with other sty...
- Defending Against the Shoot: Sprawl or Sacrifice Throw by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Sep 9, 2009
In my last blog post, Gi Grappling vs. No Gi Grappling, I received many questions/comments about defending against BJJ/MMA takedowns. I promised to do a detailed post on this topic, particularly about defending against the shoot in a self-defense con...
- Featuring Two of My Blog's Readers by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Sep 2, 2009
One of the coolest parts of attending the Shorinji Kan Jiu-jitsu event in Spartanburg was not only meeting but actually getting to train with two people who regularly read my blog. I'd like to tell you a little about them because they were both great...
