Ancient Martial Arts Techniques, Modern Applications

It is nothing new that Ancient Martial Arts Techniques can find very useful and beneficial modern day applications apart from the fighting side of things.

In my own business, I frequently use the methods and principles of ju jitsu, not only to diffuse, control and restraint aggressive behavior in psychiatric wards, jails, nightclubs and other places, but also as methods to gently lift, transport and support patients and other groups in situations of care.

Here's a new take on it: How to apply the ancient methods of kobujutsu to relieve new mothers of potential wear and tear from holding and carrying their babies. Very interesting indeed! :-)

Image from japantimes.co.jp

Bear With Bo

Amazing bear showing of his bo kata. The clip says kung-fu but this looks more like Okinawa weapon skills to me. After all this is from a Japanese zoo :-)

Confuse-Us Speaks #19

Here are some "Fast Facts" from wildcat.arizona.edu :-)
I suppose some of these reporters could try and ease down on the medication.

"Karate was invented in India. It was not introduced to Japan until about 1917."

Could anyone please break this gently to the good folks in Okinawa...? I'm quite certain they are unaware of this major shift of historical events.

Uplifting Experience

Gujo Do karate? I suppose the reporter here is trying to say Goju ryu karate-do ... Apart from that, it's a really great article - inspiring!

Story:
California -- Del Harvey is finally realizing his lifelong dreams. For the first time in his life, he is closer to managing his own money, living independently and making his own decisions.

"I've learned a lot, like being more alert and more conscious of things around me," said the 41-year-old developmentally disabled Whittier resident. "Now I am able to know how to take care of myself."

Harvey credits karate and his martial arts instructor, Kyoshi Anthony Marquez, for his new outlook.

For the past five months, Marquez, a veteran martial artist from Victorville, has been teaching Harvey and 30 other developmentally disabled adults Gujo (?) Do karate, the martial art of Okinawa, Japan.

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