The Aikido technique Katate Tori Hantai Ikkyo is very effective to use to help pin an opponent. Learn how to pin an attacker using the Ikkyo Pin in this free video. Expert: Gary... more »
The concept known as Dim Mak, literally “press artery” (Kyusho in Japanese Martial Arts) traces its history to Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture. Tales of its use are often found in the Wuxia genre of Chinese martial arts fiction. Dim mak is depicted as a secret body of knowledge with techniques that attack pressure points and... more »
Master Duan Zhi-Liang, is a Wuji Qigong Master. “The essence of all evolution in nature emerges from chaos, by understanding the infinite energy that is always available to us we can flow naturally with the chaotic rythms of the universe. Try to avoid patterns and repetition, mix things up, and let chi flow smoothly.... more »
This video from the “Fight Science” series shows a demonstration of the protection power of Qi (Chi) and a technique called “iron shirt”. Fight Science is a television program broadcasted on the National Geographic Channel in which scientists and martial arts masters work together to analyze the world’s fighting techniques, to compare the... more »
Ki-Aikido (Shinshin Touitsu Aikidō) is the style of aikido, a modern Japanese martial art developed by Koichi Tohei. Ki-Aikido is not practiced as a competitive sport. The English translation of Ki-Aikido literally means “the way of harmony with universal energy”. Emphasizing harmony and grace of movement, Ki-Aikido is considered a non-aggressive art. Rather than responding... more »
Kuatsu, is the medical art of the restoration of life. This art is designed to resuscitate persons who have fainted or who have been knocked unconscious. Originally it was felt that Kuatsu should be employed for reviving victims of attacks. Later, however, it was discovered that this art was also effective in some cases... more »
In traditional Chinese culture, (qi) it is frequently translated as “energy flow,” and is often compared to Western notions of energeia or élan vital (vitalism) as well as the yogic notion of prana. There is evidence that meditation can be used to raise and mantain body... more »
Sōchin (Japanese: “Tranquil Force”) is a kata practiced in several styles of karate. It may have derived from Dragon style, and was taught in the Naha-te school in Okinawa by Seishō Aragaki. It was then passed down to Shitō-ryū. The rhythm of the kata is dynamic, it is characterized by slow, deliberate movements interspersed... more »
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice dating back as far as 5000 years, and its principles underlie most eastern martial arts, in particular the internal or “nèijiā” based arts such as Tai Chi, Judo or Aikido. But even though Qigong underlies many martial arts, it has nothing to do with fighting. Qigong is a... more »