A few striking tactics

A few striking tactics

  In Shaolin Hung Fut classes around 1988, we used to practice hip-driven consecutive downward strikes of the left and right fists - the technique was called Gwa Kup. In the second part of the following Youtube clip of eighth degree Hawaiian Kempo / Kajukenbo...

Dealing with Bullies

Dealing with Bullies

(This is my dog Dash; he does not like to fight, and he has met a few bullies in his life.) We as adults are tasked with protecting the children of our community from bullies, and with advising our own children and the children that come to us as trusted advisers on...

Why do martial artists scream?

Why do martial artists scream?

Some but not all martial artists will scream, and make other noises when fighting. Individual and teacher preferences influence these sounds. In some martial arts schools, each individual decides on the type of sound they will make. Screams and vocalizations are not...