Lessons from the Samurai: Ancient Self-defense Strategies and TechniquesExplains the history and philosophy of Japan's samurai warriors and describes basic self-defense techniques, which include jujitsu, judo, and kendo. |
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... side kick , this is ideal for hitting an attacker while staying outside his or her reach . It is most often launched from a side - facing horse stance , but can be used from other stances as well . Bend the knee of your kicking leg and ...
... side kick , this is ideal for hitting an attacker while staying outside his or her reach . It is most often launched from a side - facing horse stance , but can be used from other stances as well . Bend the knee of your kicking leg and ...
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Ancient Self-defense Strategies and Techniques Fred Neff. Side kick , right front kick , reverse punch Begin in a front stance . Turn to the side and lift your left leg upward , knee bent . Launch your side kick to the aggressor's ...
Ancient Self-defense Strategies and Techniques Fred Neff. Side kick , right front kick , reverse punch Begin in a front stance . Turn to the side and lift your left leg upward , knee bent . Launch your side kick to the aggressor's ...
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... kick , 63 back stance , 44 back - stretching exercise , 30 backfist strike , 59 balance , breaking an opponent's ... side headlock , 99 ; from a two - handed choke , 91 ; when pinned on the ground , 96 falling exercises , 35-38 foot sweep ...
... kick , 63 back stance , 44 back - stretching exercise , 30 backfist strike , 59 balance , breaking an opponent's ... side headlock , 99 ; from a two - handed choke , 91 ; when pinned on the ground , 96 falling exercises , 35-38 foot sweep ...
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aggressor ATEMI attacker's back stance backward basic bear hug bend blow bring bushi Bushido chest combat counterattack daimyo defense developed dodge elbow strike Escape exercise falling techniques fear feet fighting arts fighting methods fighting stance fighting techniques foot forward force forward leg front kick front stance full nelson Grab the opponent's grappling groin ground hand hold horse stance injury Japan Japanese judo jujitsu karate keep kempo kicking leg knees launch left foot lock martial arts mid-guard position mind move forward movement natural stance nent's oppo opponent opponent's arm opponent's body opponent's right outward palm facing partner person person's balance Place your right practice proper pull push quickly rear foot relaxed reverse punch right arm right foot samurai believed samurai fighting samurai philosophy samurai warriors self-defense sensitive spots seven virtues shogun side kick step strategy stretch sweep sword throw Twist urai warriors wrist Wristlocks zazen