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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... basic natural stance and simply place your right foot forward . For a left natural stance , move your left foot forward from the basic stance . In any natural stance , keep your upper body face forward and your weight evenly distributed ...
... basic natural stance and simply place your right foot forward . For a left natural stance , move your left foot forward from the basic stance . In any natural stance , keep your upper body face forward and your weight evenly distributed ...
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... Basic Forefist Punch This is a very. The samurai were particularly adept at punching and striking . Each of these techniques gets its power from a particular kind of movement . A punch is a blow that gets its primary power from a ...
... Basic Forefist Punch This is a very. The samurai were particularly adept at punching and striking . Each of these techniques gets its power from a particular kind of movement . A punch is a blow that gets its primary power from a ...
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... basic horse stance . Hold your punching hand in a loose fist , palm up , just above your hip . Your other hand should be held out in front of you with the fingers open as if you are grabbing something . Thrust your punching hand forward ...
... basic horse stance . Hold your punching hand in a loose fist , palm up , just above your hip . Your other hand should be held out in front of you with the fingers open as if you are grabbing something . Thrust your punching hand forward ...
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