Been very busy writing the sequel to "Child Of War". I haven't made a video lesson in awhile either. Getting ready for the Uechi Ryu summer camp in a few weeks. Still have lots to say concerning the practice of Uechi Ryu and martial arts in general. Hope to get back to it when I finish eve...

This should be recommended reading for all who study this art.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqqhIcN3_GM&t=9s Bringing this lesson back. Please listen carefully to the explanation surrounding this very destructive strike. Probably does the most damage of any strike there is. Only practiced on the heavy bag please. You do not want this animal getting out o...

We've tackled the topic concerning fighting and defending yourself. Most of us agree that they are different. Meaning that there is no time, or need for fighting techniques in self defense. I guess there might be a little but not much.So we are back to "exploding the basics". No nonsense s...

Here is a little tip for every level. Taking the process of visualization to aid in the understanding of your training. Meaning to relax and think about a particular aspect of the traditional training. Let's take kata for example. Students that are learning a new kata will find this method very help...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOyZedk8-ww&t=22s Attached to the lesson in the post above is this. When you are moving your hands in the "Inside-Outside" drill, you must be able to hit from super close. You can not seek distance to unload your strike. Your partner will not allow that....

There are very good reviews thus far. I'm pleased with the positive response. Those that enjoy a good adventure story will really enjoy "Child Of War." If you're into romantic comedies, this book is not for you. Although, there is some sex in the story; just for seasoning. Sequel rolling a...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKfuzXK--qU Another look at working close. When you do this drill; I'd like you to let your hands dictate what you are doing. That simply means that you are feeling your partners movements and reacting to them. A very relaxed and safe drill. That is why it will be a f...

There is a very good example of Uechi Longevity at Sensei Mattson's Uechi Summer Camp in August. Six 10th dans will be teaching. George Mattson - Walter Mattson - James Thompson - Van Canna - Art Rabesa - Jim Maloney. Jim Maloney being the youngest at 71. Something Uechi practitioners should take ad...

https://www.facebook.com/lori.bauknecht/videos/3982878942371/ Lesson here is dedication-loyalty-longevity- perseverance-attitude-toughness. Bill Bauknecht's 8dan test at Uechi Ryu summer camp. This would be Bill's final promotional. We lost him shortly after this. Okay! Now tell me how tough you are...

Quick update: Child Of War takes place in Southeast Asia. The sequel "Child Of War ll : Investment In Terrorism" takes place in Central America. The main character Ki, is brought to the U.S. by his American friend Charlie Zeto. Charlie is now head of a newly formed agency that deals with t...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOiqB3OEH_Q

This is how I perform and teach sanchin . All explosive blocks and strikes begin here.
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Found this aspect of the training decades ago. Visualize the attacker in the kata especially.Seeing that attack and blocking it through out the kata. This is why I preach the "one piece" movement. To explode into that block / foot and block ending at the same time. To hit with your entire ...

I only had my first dojo in Falmouth operating for about a year. There was a Noreaster one winter night. It was a terrible blizzard. I told my wife to keep dinner warm because I'll be right back. I had to get to the dojo and open. No one would come out in this storm. Highway warnings were out and ev...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eA_ozgAL-Q Here is the power base drill I use every day. If you include this in your sanchin training it will give you an overall stronger sanchin. This drill lets you understand the power base. It is from this power base that you receive the explosiveness in your st...