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by Van Canna
Wed May 22, 2019 8:07 pm
Forum: Kanbun Uechi
Topic: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi
Replies: 63
Views: 1111963

Re: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi

Hi Henry, Thanks for the good post. I am well thank you...glad you are doing fine. I agree with your thinking... no matter what the style, a student who practices for self defense needs to know if he will be able to function during the stress and shock of a sudden, violent encounter...and any study ...
by Van Canna
Sat May 11, 2019 9:06 pm
Forum: Kanbun Uechi
Topic: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi
Replies: 63
Views: 1111963

Re: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi

Sorry JJ...book is no longer available.
by Van Canna
Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: Explosive Uechi-ryu
Topic: UECHI LONGEVITY
Replies: 52
Views: 201762

Re: UECHI LONGEVITY

Good post Art.
by Van Canna
Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: Bill Glasheen's Dojo Roundtable
Topic: Don't hold your breath...
Replies: 39
Views: 139705

Re: Don't hold your breath...

It is the natural thing to do. It can increase your ability to produce more explosive movements. Just watch a power lifter or shot putter. They always exhale when performing their explosive movements. Exhaling means that you will inhale as well. Meaning, you will be getting rid of the old carbon dio...
by Van Canna
Sat Sep 09, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: Explosive Uechi-ryu
Topic: My thoughts on Blocking
Replies: 32
Views: 89609

Re: My thoughts on Blocking

Great post Art...and a concept I use in all I do as well. It's really a no-brainer.

Rick Wilson also teaches the concept of 'moving you'...not them...

something one quickly learns if attacked by an opponent built like a tank.
by Van Canna
Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:31 am
Forum: Explosive Uechi-ryu
Topic: Child Of War
Replies: 12
Views: 96697

Re: Child Of War

Will do...

Done tonight.
by Van Canna
Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: Explosive Uechi-ryu
Topic: Child Of War
Replies: 12
Views: 96697

Re: Child Of War

I have finished and 'savored' every word from the first book. Art is gifted in his writings as he has a way to place the reader in the type of physical and psychological action being read to the point where you can feel your own adrenaline flowing. One book you want to read, then re-read, and then r...
by Van Canna
Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:30 pm
Forum: Explosive Uechi-ryu
Topic: ATTACK / DEFEND ?
Replies: 5
Views: 36219

Re: ATTACK / DEFEND ?

Great post Art...
by Van Canna
Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:35 am
Forum: Kanbun Uechi
Topic: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi
Replies: 63
Views: 1111963

Re: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi

by Van Canna
Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:38 am
Forum: Kanbun Uechi
Topic: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi
Replies: 63
Views: 1111963

Re: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi

Hojo Undo: Benefits The key to acquiring benefits from hojo undo or kigu undo is through diligent and regular training over a lengthy period of time. Patience and common sense must prevail when dealing with weights and hard surfaces that will prove immediately unforgiving to those who show a lack o...
by Van Canna
Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:35 am
Forum: Kanbun Uechi
Topic: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi
Replies: 63
Views: 1111963

Re: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi

Hojo Undo: Kongoken Tool Of all the tools used in traditional Okinawan karate, the kongoken is different in that it was imported not from China, as many ideas and training tools were, but from the mid-Pacific islands of Hawaii. The famed karate teacher Chojun Miyagi visited Hawaii in 1934 and while...
by Van Canna
Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:33 am
Forum: Kanbun Uechi
Topic: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi
Replies: 63
Views: 1111963

Re: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi

Hojo Undo: Ude kitae This tool is made from nothing more than a round post fixed firmly into the ground. A pad consisting of rope wrapped around the target area is optional, as are the arms and even legs that can be fixed to the tool to enhance this no-partner-needed practice of karate. This tool i...
by Van Canna
Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:32 am
Forum: Kanbun Uechi
Topic: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi
Replies: 63
Views: 1111963

Re: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi

Hojo Undo: Nigiri gami The nigiri gami (gripping jars) are used primarily, as the name suggests, to strengthen the power of the karateka’s grip. Modern karate, taught by commercial instructors, has changed into a striking art, a type of karate that has become over-reliant on the use of punches and ...
by Van Canna
Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:29 am
Forum: Kanbun Uechi
Topic: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi
Replies: 63
Views: 1111963

Re: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi

Hojo Undo: Chiishi Tool The chiishi is, in my opinion, the best single tool to use for overall body conditioning and body and breath coordination. With it, strength can be improved across the whole length of the body from the fingers to the toes. Simply by picking up the chiishi, the grip employed ...
by Van Canna
Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:25 am
Forum: Kanbun Uechi
Topic: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi
Replies: 63
Views: 1111963

Re: The Untold Story Of Kanbun Uechi

Sometimes called “conditioning,” hojo undo plays an important role in the overall education of the karateka. Although the majority of karate is best practiced against a training partner, the tools being introduced in this article will also provide resistance and impact and over time will help to im...

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