I just read that Bridgeman Savate teaches not only the traditional stick and cane as part of their curriculum, but they also teach chair. So I got curious, and did a little YouTubing. Here’s a vintage karate demonstration: And here’s a jujitsu one: Not to be outdone, the ninjas of To Shin Do show chair […]
I taught bartitsu and neo-bartitsu this past Sunday at Academie Duello. This was an all-day workshop from 10am to 5pm. Although the day was hot, and we had to share the salle with the secondaries workshop happening concurrently, I consider it a success. Attendance We had 6 participants, which was an ideal number for this […]
Here’s some fun stuff about the upcoming Sherlock Holmes movie with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Watson. As usual, let’s get right to the excellent video right away. Kung Fu Cinema: My New Bookmark KungFuCinema.com: Guy Ritchie’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ knows bartitsu is a great article about the fighting in the upcoming film. It […]
Workshop July 26 Learn the fighting style of Sherlock Holmes in this unique one-day workshop at Academie Duello. England in the 19th century was replete with instructors in martial arts from the world over. E.W. Barton-Wright had returned from Japan and opened a school to teach the English gentleman how to defend himself against ruffians […]
First a quick documentary on Parkour, for those who are unfamiliar: Get Running Today This is a big weekend for parkour in Vancouver. Read the itinerary and directions from PKBC, the largest group of local freerunners. Parkour BC – British Columbia’s Parkour Community JULY 3rd 5:00 PM – Burnaby Mountain Secondary School8800 Eastlake Drive, BurnabyDirections:Skytrain […]
Image via Wikipedia “You must practice until the sword becomes an extension of your body.” A study published recently in the journal Current Biology shows that when you use a tool, your brain incorporates it into your body-plan. The idea of tools being part of your body (especially an expert) is not a new idea. […]
In our quest for accurately representing violent encounters on the stage or screen, it is sometimes important to look at statistics. In the case of suspects resisting arrest, we can study the techniques that police use, and imagine scenarios, but we probably won’t know the most frequent patterns without accurate reporting and study. The Study […]
The following article is based on a the 25 April 2009 episode of Quirks & Quarks on CBC radio. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), otherwise known as “Ultimate Fighting” is the fastest growing spectator sport on television. Many find it the most exciting thing to watch. Stage combat is often the most engaging part of a […]
One sign audiences look for in a martial artist is high kicks, especially in stage combat since we want to look like great fighters (not necessarily to be good fighters). Stretching is the obvious route to flexibility and fine high kicks. Why Stretch? Prevents injuries… sometimes (read below) Improved kicks and range of motion in […]
I’ll be moving to Vancouver come September, so I’ll need a new umbrella. So, if anyone is looking for the ideal going-away gift for me, look no further. The rain falls softly. The samurai draws his sword. Look, an umbrella. ThinkGeek :: Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella And Nick Oddson suggested this one. Also an excellent […]
