Rolls have proven to be extremely practical in self-defense and self-protection. Here are the two most common reasons to develop your rolls and falls: Self-Defense: Protection when someone is attacking you. Self-Protection: Defense when the ground is attacking you. These are the two most important reasons to learn your rolls and falls. A better understanding [...]
If you haven’t done so already, please read Rick Tew’s Intro to Martial Art Rolls and Falls by following the link below: Martial Art Rolls and Falls FORWARD ROLL Designed for falling forward and/or broadening the distance between oneself and an attacker. How to perform the Forward Roll: Step forward, place lead arm down with [...]
Part Two – Adding a Rope to your Fitness Gym Though it may not seem like a martial arts tactic, a climbing rope is (in my opinion) essential for any fitness gym. Climbing up a rope will develop your arms, back and abdominal. They are easy to set up, fun to climb and you can [...]
Part One – The Balance Beam When I was 15, the televisions show called Eye on LA visited my house to do an interview with me on the martial arts for a spot they were producing on Ninjitsu. They also wanted to see my backyard as I had turned my 2000 square foot garden into [...]