Nine-Kamae Long Bo Sequence
This course will get you well on your way to proficiency with the rokushaku bo (6 foot staff). You will learn the nine fundamental postures along with basic and advanced striking skills.
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This course will get you well on your way to proficiency with the rokushaku bo (6 foot staff). You will learn the nine fundamental postures along with basic and advanced striking skills.
Foundations of Spear Movement and Striking
In this course, Hardee Hakutoshi Merritt shares hard-earned personal insights into the secrets contained in this kata and the context behind each step. Adding this drill to your practice can go a long way toward helping you prioritize movements and understanding your options on the ground.
Kata are treasure chests of concepts that help you live safe and happy. They are NOT things to be memorized and regurgitated. Shinobi Science in Ninja Lab is a training method to unlock what’s in the kata and create understanding in you so that you can move appropriately in any situation. In this course we […]
An-shu’s seminar “Winter Quest 2022” in Chapel Hill, North Carolina teaches Moguri-Dori, Un-Jaku, Hon-Gyaku, Go-Shin Bo, ukemi, kamae, and kuzushi secrets.
This course will explore developing the skill to link different “Nage-Waza” (throwing and takedown techniques) together in order to have several throw combinations at the ready.
Kata are treasure chests of concepts that help you live safe and happy. They are NOT things to be memorized and regurgitated. Shinobi Science in Ninja Lab is a training method to unlock what’s in the kata and create understanding in you so that you can move appropriately in any situation. In this course we […]
In this course you will explore two classical kata from this lineage; Kata Mune Dori and Ryo Mune Dori, “single lapel grab catch” and double lapel grab catch” respectively.
An-shu Stephen K. Hayes and several experienced practitioners train at the annual event Mountain Quest in the mountains of North Carolina.
Kata are treasure chests of concepts that help you live safe and happy. They are NOT things to be memorized and regurgitated. Shinobi Science in Ninja Lab is a training method to unlock what’s in the kata and create understanding in you so that you can move appropriately in any situation. In this course we […]
An attacker won’t give you a straight arm to work with. Learn both inside and outside applications to Gyaku Nage that makes this a highly practical technique. It shows up frequently in real-life struggles, making it an excellent “go to” option. Add this one to your arsenal.
Join An-shu Stephen and An-shu Rumiko Hayes at Winter Quest 2023 at Chapel Hill Quest Martial Arts in North Carolina.
Kata are treasure chests of concepts that help you live safe and happy. They are NOT things to be memorized and regurgitated. Shinobi Science in Ninja Lab is a training method to unlock what’s in the kata and create understanding in you so that you can move appropriately in any situation. In this course we […]
Before the first attack is thrown, you can pre-position yourself if you can recognize your attacker’s intentions. In this course, we will explore several techniques and strategies to minimize the damage your attacker can do to you and position yourself for success.
This course allows you to train along with us as we explore standing and ground concepts from Takagi Yoshin Ryu lineage, including “Kaigo Kudaki” and “Do-Gaeshi” variations.