When the writer first started practicing Kendo sparring (Keiko) in class, one of the beginning movements with a training partner called Sonkyo was performed incorrectly. After lowering the body with the bamboo sword (shinai), both Kendoists (Kendokas) stand up to begin training; however, at this moment, the writer would always step back as it was a habit from years of Judo training. Therefore, this stepping-back movement initially needed to be remove, as instructors pointed it out. It must be noted that it is okay to step back during keiko, but it is not to be done after Sonkyo.
Next, the writer, after one year of training in Kendo, enjoyed defensive attacks stepping backward called the strategy Hiki Waza. Although for some time, performing hiki waza was fun, the writer would be overcome by higher-ranking students. After one kendo class, a fourth dan student named Komine told Tony that he does well when coming forward, not backwards. Komine had a very limited English ability but said, “I cannot stop when you come forward.” The writer listened and continued to handle his Kendo equipment, having the tenugui (Kendo headscarf) in his hand that was blue with a dragonfly pattern. Komine looked at the pattern and pointed to the blue dragonfly (Ao Tonbo).
Interestingly, Japan has a rich history of the dragonfly. One is because the country itself looks like a dragonfly. Two, mothers saw the dragonfly as an insect of protection because it fed on mosquitoes, protecting their children from illness. Finally, there is the story of the dragonfly in Japan.
Now, there is a little more understanding of why the Japanese use the pattern of the dragonfly. Specifically in Kendo, it is not a bad nickname to have when others call you Ao Tonbo after Keiko. To not step back and to move forward with spirit.
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We are excited to announce this first instructional for Luta Livre in a continuing series for Opening, Middle, and End Game Theory. By studying the material in volume one, you will be able to differentiate yourself from others through a much better understanding of one of the most challenging positions in all of the grappling, half guard passing!
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This Instructional Provides You:
Effective Drills To Improve Half Guard Passing MethodsHow To Infuse A Strategy Of Commitment To Half Guard PassingThe Blue Print On Mixing Reference Points For Positional DominanceHow To Half Guard Pass With Crashing PressureLearn The Secrets Of Forcing The Common 3/4 Half Guard PositionsHow To Overcome Resistances That Occur During The Basic, Intermediate & Advance Smash Half Guard Passing StylesMy $300 Detail Of Equalizing Any Opponent From Resisting The Half Guard Knee Cut PassThe Strategies Of Half-Guard Passing When Opponents Runs Away From You Or Commit To Bridging OutDevelop A Half Guard Passing Game That Leads To The Front Mount And How To Make That Happen 8 Times Out of 10How To Use Your Legs, Body Weight and Grips To Generate So Much Pressure That Bottom Fighter Can't Wait For Your To Pass His or Her Half GuardTESTIMONIALS OF PROF. “little” TONY PACENSKI
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