03/21/2016
Kata PAIHO by Sakumoto Tsuguo (HAKUTSURU) The kata PAIHO performed by Sakumoto Tsuguo in Okinawa, Japan 2014. This kata is one of Ryuei-ryu's numerous higher level White Crane (Hakutsuru) kata. Visit...
The Hidden Dojo Hidden Dojo is more than just a name. It implies that our school of learning is
actually all around us in our daily lives.
The metaphor is so simple it is often missed-
Life's hidden lessons are really right before our eyes. Everything in life becomes
a teacher, we need only be wise and attentive students. True martial artists must
be continually aware of what is happening not only around us but within us as well. We must always strive to attain the unity of mind, body, and spirit. Hidden Dojo
was founded under the
03/21/2016
Kata PAIHO by Sakumoto Tsuguo (HAKUTSURU) The kata PAIHO performed by Sakumoto Tsuguo in Okinawa, Japan 2014. This kata is one of Ryuei-ryu's numerous higher level White Crane (Hakutsuru) kata. Visit...
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Nicholas Burger
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Congratulations Brother Jim Krug, for promotion to Black Belt By the Hand of Travis Matheson Sensei, in your Art of Kenpo, Matheson Martial Arts, Which truly is a Hidden Dojo now. Lol, we welcome you to the brotherhood of knowledge now. Continue your journey in practice, to build your skill, focus on your discipline, always training your mind, and continue your Journey of insight, exam your spirit, to the road of quiet confidence and one day you will reach to point of understanding. Blesss you brother Nicholas Burger, always your Teachers, Teacher, yet no Master.
Tim Critchley's photo.
Tim Critchley with Travis Matheson and Samuel Trujillo.
12 hrs ·
Congrats old man.
2 slab iron palm break
Slow-mo Shuai Jiao hip throw counter to the haymaker, wide hook, or wild round punch.
Slow-mo Shuai Jiao counter to the hook, looping straight, or over hand right.
Slow-mo free form knife fighting. The offense/defense interaction was completely natural. We were actually trying to stab and slice each other full speed!
Slow-mo demonstration of the chin na "Tiger loses face". This chin na is a great counter defense to the old 1-2 because it redirects the linear momentum with circular motion, allowing the defender to gain control of the attacker.
12/21/2014
Today begins the winter season, the rigid metal element becomes the flowing water. And just as water reflects images, now is the time to reflect on the year behind us and grow from our experiences. As we prepare to bring the year to a close, let us embody the water elements fluidity and reflective properties. Happy Winter Solstice to all!
12/10/2014
Preventing bullying is not about teaching kids to hurt people. It's about giving them the confidence and skill to resolve conflicts before violence occurs.
12/09/2014
A few shots from an awesome workout Sunday evening. Many of our Hidden Dojo family in St Louis met for great night of training. The love and spirit of brotherhood was palpable. Thank you all who were able to attend. More pics to come!