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his is a for sure controversial article. But as my everything into what they teach many of these are
dear old mom would have said “honesty is excellent as they teach self-improvement, goal setting
always the best policy”. and camaraderie.
So after a few years of punching and kicking If it is just plain fun then join the school your friends are
here is my take on the subject. at and the fun will happen.
It really depends on what you study martial arts for Now in saying all that arts like Traditional Japanese
whether its sport, history and philosophy, self- Karate are excellent at discipline and as well are good for
improvement, weapons training and self defense, fitness, fitness and sport but be prepared to study a long time to
self- defense or just plain fun. develop self defense skills but once developed they are
If you're interested in sport it really does not matter with you for life.
which one you train in as they nearly all have a sporting In summary I suggest always watching at least three
aspect these days. None though are in the Olympics schools work out and watch the way the head instructor
except Tae Kwon Do and Judo. So if you are a young interacts with students and see if his personality is what
person with eyes set on being a world champion or your after for your self or child.
Olympic Champion join Tae Kwon Do or Judo. The decision you will make is an important one because
Now if your interested in pure self defense there are a few if you choose incorrectly you will be wasting time and a lot
that offer the best and that would be Boxing, Brazilian Ju Jitsu of it. The time you spent at the school, the time it will take
and Muay Thai as they really will teach you what it is like to be your new instructor to correct the mistakes you have
hit and hit hard and this is what happens on the street. acquired and finally the time to get you back to the level
For fitness I would suggest Tae Bo or Karate Aerobics or you should be at.
something like this. So take the decision very serious and don't be in a big
If philosophy and pure health then I suggest Tai Chi and hurry.
Kung Fu although several of the other arts have this aspect When I started karate I was required to watch three
a well these I feel are the best. classes before I was allowed to start and pay the fee. The
For weapons training and self defense I would stat in instructor did not want to waste his time teaching some
Escrima as they specialize in stick and knife training before one who was only going to be there for a few months and
going to open hand techniques and this is an excellent art then quit.
for law enforcement as well. Good luck on your martial arts journey. No matter what
For self-improvement as a young person the modern art you study it always comes down to the quality of the
m a r t i a l a r t s i n A m e r i c a w h e re t h e y h a v e m i x e d teacher and the quality of the student.
 He is beyond doubt one of the brightest stars in the martial firmament and has left
a definite mark on the sector films, a type of cinema in which he's always been in the
right place at the right time, from his encounter with the Little dragon in the
memorable fight at the Roman Colosseum, to a brilliant personal career that has
been riddled with successes in film and television. But Chuck Norris is much more.
Behind the character there is a whole lengthy story, it’s the story of someone
touched by fate that we all want to know. For this reason, we asked Master Pedro
Conde, our super skilled reporter, to deepen into the biography of the most famous
Ranger of history, and he has prepared this fantastic article, entertaining and
complete indeed, that certainly will turn into a reference from today for collectors.

Alfredo Tucci

Text: Nuria Ortiz López & Pedro Conde.

Photos: extracted from Budo & Don Warrener Files

CHUCK NORRIS, ON THE THRESHOLD

OF THE LEGEND

C
arlos Ray Norris, better known as Chuck Norris, was born in
Oklahoma on March 10, 1940. Norris was brought up in the bosom
of a modest and very religious family; in fact, he was named Carlos
after Reverend Carlos Berry, as a tribute to the spiritual minister of
the family during those years. Norris has Irish ancestry on his
paternal grandfather and his maternal grandmother, and Cherokee ancestry
from his paternal grandmother and his maternal grandfather. As a competitor
he used to joke about his origins, telling his opponents: “If you can beat the
combativeness of my half Irish, my half Cherokee will rip your scalp”. Now
seriously, he's always considered that his energy and vitality come from his
Irish blood, and his determination and stoicism from his Indian blood.
When Norris says that nothing has ever been given to him for free and that
he has always been a fighter, he's surely right, his own birth having been a
struggle with life; after a long and difficult delivery, he was born with severe
breathing problems and needed five days of attentive medical care to
be declared out of danger.
His childhood was not easy. On the one hand he developed
an immense shyness due to the fact, among other things, that
from the beginning it was impossible for him to get lasting
friends: his family was constantly moving house. Before 15 he
had gone through thirteen different cities. The economic situation of
the family was never too good, they used to rent small apartments in
which they had to sleep huddled up together. Another big problem of his
childhood was his father's alcoholism: Ray Norris returned from fighting in
World War II with severe drinking problems.
This resulted in many tense situations with his wife and children. "Fortunately
he never got to spank us - recalls Norris -, he was a peaceful man and when he
was not drunk he was nice. But when he was under the influence of alcohol
(most of the day) he was very bleak and unpredictable. Sometimes he
screamed at us and threatened us, and that affected me a lot because I was a
very sensitive and vulnerable child. Sometimes he disappeared for days and
even weeks". The situation became untenable and when Norris was 16 and his
brothers Wieland and Aaron were 12 and 4 respectively, their parents divorced.
Shortly after, his mother remarried and his stepfather managed to stabilize the
family situation, a period during which he met Dianne Norris, who he would
marry years later.
"Carlos Ray Norris,
better known as
Chuck Norris was
born in
Oklahoma on
March 10, 1940"
 After graduation, Norris decided he wanted future of Chuck Norris. Nothing would be the
to join the Air Force in seeking to get later a same when he returned from Korea. "In the
position within the military police. He enlisted Osan military base there were only 4 activities
in August 1958 and was assigned to the to which you could devote your free time: play
military base in Lackland, Texas. It was there cards, go out drinking with other recruits, sign
that the other recruits, given the difficulty of up for academic training classes or learn Judo.
pronouncing his name, "Carlos", started to Most recruits chose the first two options, I
call him Chuck. chose the latter. The why is pretty simple: our
Soon after, in late 1959, he was sent to military instructors cared very little whether we
Osan Air Base, South Korea. This move, very trained or we were in shape, at the earliest
problematic in principle for he couldn't bring opportunity they crushed you physically to
Dianne (who he had recently married) with exhaustion. So I decided to practice Judo (the
him, proved to be decisive for the life and only Martial Art known at the time) to develop
 Curious pictures of a young
Chuck Norris in his phase of
competitor, when he was part
of the elite of the Contact
Karate revolution that, along
with Mike Anderson and other
big names of the time,
"disjapanized" the Martial Art
and gave birth to a new sport
concept.
my physical abilities and, in turn, to overcome the
insecurity that characterized me".
On a visit to the village of Osan, a strange sight
caught his eye: surrounded by lots of curious,
young Koreans were conducting a demonstration
of Martial Arts, performing incredible kicks of all
kinds, circulars, spinning, jumping, etc. Norris was
really impressed by what he saw; he never thought
the human body could achieve such feats.
After much prodding, Norris gained acceptance
in Tang Soo Do classes (that was the Martial Art
practiced by those youngsters) of the Korean
master Jae Chul Shin. "Shin imparted his training
in the traditional style - recalls Norris with a smile -.
That is, five hours a day from Monday to Saturday.
There were about 20 students, most of them
Korean black belts, and a few Americans. The
beginning was especially hard; Shin and his
students knew little about educational psychology.
There was no middle ground: either you liked and
were passionate about it making the utmost effort
in every workout or after a week you left cursing.
Fortunately, from the beginning to the end I was
and assiduous and persevering student. It can be
 Bruce Lee launched his
career in the Cinema, in
which he has left a deep
impression over a long and
successful career. Pictures
during recording, some of
them curious as the outtake
on the right. Above with Bob
Wall, his friend for years.
said, without wishing to exaggerate, that in 1962 he left the Air Force and decided to
the spirit of Martial Arts changed my life. dedicate himself fully to teaching. He
Within a few months of training I started to opened up a small gym but things didn't
feel much more self-confident and became go as expected: "If I really wanted to
more talkative and sociable with my base succeed as a Martial Arts teacher I had to
fellows. I even got to be elected once as win a few national tournaments. It was the
"Soldier of the Month"!". only way to make myself known in this
When Norris left Osan to return to the world and capture the attention of the
United States in March 1961, he already press."
was TangSoo Do black belt and brown belt Oddly enough Chuck Norris was
in Judo. Back home he was appointed defeated in his first two attempts to
Military Police sergeant at the airbase of become a champion. Far from being
Riverside. He then decided to combine his carried away by discouragement, he
military career with his passion for Martial proved once again that perseverance and
Arts. He continued to receive Judo classes faith in oneself, sooner or later, bear their
(he even competed in different interstate fruits; this is how in 1964 was proclaimed
tournaments) while he kept practicing winner of the tournament in Los Angeles. It
TangSoo Do on his own, not knowing any was the beginning of an extraordinary
master who taught this style. career in which Chuck Norris soon made
He then began to impart classes of what fashionable the spinning kick that gave him
he first called "Karate", since at that time, more than one title, and he and his
when you spoke of Tang Soo Do people students began to raze wherever they
assumed you were talking about some went. Finally, in August 1966, he was
kind of oriental food, so Norris was presented with the opportunity to compete
compelled to look for a more familiar in the most prestigious tournament of that
designation for his art, even if it was time: The Long Beach Inter national
minimally known, as "Karate". organized by Ed Parker, an opportunity he
His first students were his brothers and didn't let pass and returned home with the
cousins and military personnel from his title of the middle weights in his pocket.
base. He soon realized that there were That was when Chuck Norris realized
many people interested in Martial Arts, so that if getting to the top had made him
 With Pedro Conde, in one of the several interviews that
author of this article has made to Chuck Norris throughout
his life.
sweat blood, remain among the
elite was going to cost him much
more. So he decided to plunge
himself body and soul into the study
and practice of Martial Arts and
started to train with the best Karate
teachers of the American West
Coast: Fumio Demura, Shito Ryu
expert; Hidetaka Nishiyama,
Shotokan Master, and Tsutamu
Oshima, of which he has some very
special memories: "Oshima was
extremely tough. The level that he
printed to his classes was really
impressive; with him I learned to
overcome the limitations that your
imposes you, and to base the
physical and technical progress in
the power of the mind, through
sacrifice and suffering." He also
trained Hapkido and Aikido with
Master Jun Chung, and Ju Jitsu
with Al Thomas. Under the tutelage
of Ed Parker he learned Kenpo-
Karate, and Gene Lebell, an expert
in American wrestling, Judo, Boxing
and Karate, gave him a good
combat basis in the short distance
and ground fighting.
In 1967, his talent and the
teachings of such masters enabled
Norris to defend his title of
middleweight champion, and also
achieve the title of All Weights
champion by defeating the famous
Joe Lewis. It was in this tournament
where he met Bruce Lee.
This tournament was followed
by many other victories, and
Norris soon became the colossus
of American competition. On his
success in these sporting events
he would declare: "There are three
facets to be a winner: mental,
physical and psychological. I
prepare myself mentally trying to
know the strong and weak points
of my opponent so that I can take
advantage of. When I am mentally
ready, I can see and be aware of
everything going on around me. I
prepare myself psychologically
believing in my ability to beat him.
I prepare myself physically training hard so that
I can execute my techniques in the best
possible way. When I'm in excellent condition, I
often hit my opponent even before my brain
can register it. There where I see a gap, I go
straight in."
As a result of meeting Bruce Lee, they both
began to train three or four hours once or twice a
week, thus a friendship developed. Bruce Norris
managed to convince Bruce that knowing how to
kick high could always be helpful (at that time,
Bruce, heavily influenced by the Wing Chun, only
kicked from the waist down) and taught him
various techniques. In return, the Little Dragon
explained to him the mechanics of the direct
punch in Wing Chun, which Norris immediately included in
his repertoire of combat.
Chuck Norris achieved his first role to act in a film
through Bruce Lee, when one morning in 1968 he called
him and said: "Chuck, I can get you a small role ideal for
you: you'd have to make bodyguard of actress Elke
Sommer in the movie 'The Wrecking Crew'. Are you
interested?" In the film also acted Dean Martin and Sharon
Tate... Obviously, Norris was enormously interested. But
the first opportunity for a serious and important
involvement in the world of the 7th Art did not come until
1972, when Bruce Lee called him from Hong Kong
proposing him the role of co-star of his next film in "Way of
the dragon" (titled “Return of the Dragon” in United
States). Although Norris already enjoyed great popularity,
he didn't miss the opportunity offered by Bruce Lee to
become known throughout the world and entering the film
industry. Norris traveled to Rome and then to Hong Kong
to roll with Bruce Lee what has come to be called "the
fight of the century", his duel at the Colosseum recalling
the ancient gladiators.
Having won practically everything, Chuck Norris
stopped participating in competitions in early 1974 to
 With the author of this article, Pedro Conde, and the
great Master Raúl Gutiérrez, years later.
devote himself to his work as a classes and Bob was responsible for
teacher of Martial Arts. "Sometimes, running the business, but that did not
knowing when to retire from work. After the premiere of "The
something is almost as important as wrath of the Dragon" in America, his
knowing when to start. At thirty four I fame grew and in 1977 starred in
had held the title of World Karate "Breaker! Breaker!” followed a year
Champion for six consecutive years. I later by "Good Guys Wear Black ".
no longer had the necessary intensity After the death of Bruce Lee, the
to compete again, so I decided to get throne of the "King of the Martial
involved fully in teaching Martial Arts. Arts" became vacant; it seemed that
Whether the decision was influenced there was no Oriental actor with
by the death of Bruce Lee or simply sufficient talent to take his place,
by the desire to retire while I was on then, Hollywood sought an
top, I'm not sure, but officially I alter native. Logically, the only
retired from Karate championships in Westerner with fame and enough
1974, leaving the ring as six-time martial knowledge to occupy the
world professional middleweight position at the time was Chuck
champion." Norris. It was clear that the public
After his retirement he teamed up was tired of so many oriental films, it
with Bob Wall and they opened was needed a Western actor with
several schools, Norris took charge of which the audience could feel
identified. "A Force of One" was his next job (in which he
acts with Bill Wallace), "The Octagon", "An eye for an eye",
among others. While the first stage of his filmography is
basically reduced to Martial Arts films in the early 80s, Norris
will try to change the roles on which he seems to be
pigeonholed and pursue starring action films in the line
Stallone or Schwarzenegger. "Missing in Action", "Invasion
USA", "Lone Wolf McQuade", "Code of Silence" and "Delta
Force" are good examples of the second cinematographic
stage of Chuck Norris. Regarding this change Norris
commented:
"A mid-70s, they immediately pigeonholed me as a
Karateka-star. My purpose was to break with that topic and
for that I had to zoom out enough of Martial Arts in films. I
think I've managed to make a name for myself among the
greatest of the action movie, and now I can think seriously
about re-including many Martial Arts in my films."
In 1987, before the filming of "Braddock. Missing in Action
III", Chuck Norris had an experience that completely
changed his concept in Martial Arts. "Bob Wall and I traveled
to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a diving trip. While we were
there I wanted to know about the different styles of Martial
Arts practiced in the country. We trained at several schools
wherever we went, someone told us about the amazing
Gracie family, local icons of Jiu Jitsu. "Nobody messes with
the Gracies", everyone said. "They are tough people!" Bob
and I decided we wanted to know the Gracie family and so
we started to look for their academy all over Rio. There we
met Helio Gracie, the father of the clan, a short man in his
seventies, and his son, Rikson, the leader of the young
Gracies.
Bob and I asked them if we could train with them and the
Gracies gladly accepted. I had learned some Ju Jutsu with
Gene LaBelle in the United States and I am black belt in
Judo, so I felt I could be on the level of these guys. But
when we entered the tatami, I quickly discovered that all my
Martial Arts moves were not effective against the Gracies. It
was as if I had never done Martial Arts in my life! It was the
most humiliating experience I've had as a martial artist.
Those guys left me at rock bottom! Helio Gracie came into
the mat and he wanted to have a combat with me. We
fought all over the tatami and for a moment I could be on top
of him.
Then Mr. Gracie said, 'Chuck, hit me.' 'Uh no, Mr. Gracie,
I'm not going to hit you'. 'No, no problem. Go ahead, hit
me', the old man insisted. So I said, 'Well ... okay', as I raised
my arm ... and that was the last thing I remember. He
knocked me off. When I woke up and looked around, I
thought the old man had applied me a neck lock and I was
knocked unconscious. I felt that my throat would be sore for
days. Mr. Gracie smiled and told me: 'Chuck, stay here in Rio
with us and will make one of you one of the best Jiu Jitsu
practitioners in the world.' 'Thank you, Mr. Gracie, but I really
have to go back to United States', I said as I tried to swallow.
I was going to start shooting another movie so I couldn't stay
longer in Brazil."
But that experience marked him to the point that as soon
as he had the chance to do it he began training Brazilian Jiu
Jitsu with the Machado brothers and, on occasions, with the
Gracies ... "Since 1978 I have led an organization of black
belt practitioners of Martial Arts known as Federation of
United Fighting Arts. Every year in July, I invite all my black
belt students to a convention in Las Vegas, where we train
together for several days. For ten consecutive years starting
from 1993, the Gracies and the Machado brothers have
given seminars at the convention."
Referring to his film career, in the late 80s the figure of
Chuck Norris as an actor and martial artist clearly went into
crisis. His last films ("Hero and the Terror,"
"The Hitman") did not get the expected
success. In Spain for example these
productions went straight to the video
market without premiering in cinemas.
Nevertheless, he remained very popular
in the United States: a personal friend of
former President Bush, developing
extensive against drugs program by
teaching Martial Arts to the young people
living on marginalized neighborhoods...
In 1992, when it seemed that other
martial film "heroes" were taking the
lead, he was proposed a risky project: a
television series whose protagonist
evoked the character he played in 'Lone
Wolf McQuade'. "While in Israel filming
the film 'Hellbound' in 1992, my agent,
Mike Emery, called me and asked if I
would be interested in doing a weekly
series called 'Walker; Texas Ranger',
with CBS, a modern story of a Texas
Ranger with old-fashioned values, and
represented good versus evil. At first, I
wasn't too interested, but Mike
encouraged me when he told me that
the series was about a cowboy type law
officer fighting crime in modern Texas.
'Let me think about it, Mike, I'm not
sure I want to do television', I said,
'After all, it would be a big risk. Also, if
the series is not successful, it could
affect my film career."
Occasionally Chuck Norris had stated
that he had identified and felt very
comfortable with the character he had
played in "Lone Wolf Mc". The idea of the
series attracted him but if he did not get
the expected success, being his career
the way it was, a failure could bring fatal
consequences. Chuck Norris had made many risky
decisions throughout his life and "almost" always
everything had gone well; that occasion was no
exception, he agreed to star in the series ...
“Walker became the most successful television
series on Saturday nights, since the legendary
Gunsmoke saga. It wasn't surprising that many
television critics assessed the series as being very
violent. I was disappointed but not upset. We had a
yester year cowboy type atmosphere in the
program and our characters often got into fights,
firing guns and of course, Walker winning many
fights by incorporating his Martial Arts knowledge.
That made that he was seen as too aggressive by
some people. What critics chose to ignore, of
course, was the fact that the good guys in Walker
never showed a violent behavior if there was
another way to arrest criminals, and even in those
instances, we always made clear that violence was
used as a last resort and only as a means to
overcome evil with the good.”
The series was a huge success not only in North
America, but also in all the countries where it was
released, turning Chuck Norris into the most
famous character at martial level, his fame beating
that of Steven Seagal or Jean Claude Van Damme
.Walker, Texas Ranger, consisted of two hundred
and three 45-minute episodes, aired between April
21, 1993 and May 19, 2001 by the American
network CBS. Internationally, it was retransmitted
in over 80 countries around the world with an
average of one billion viewers per episode.
"The last episode of Walker, Texas Ranger, a
grand finale of two hours, was on 6 April 2001. It
was a very emotional moment for everybody. Many
of us in the cast had worked together for eight
seasons; we were like a family. When we finished
our last day of work, I spoke briefly to the staff and
the cast. I did not dare to talk too much for fear of
ending in tears. However, there were many tears as
we say our good-byes. When we shut the scenery
of Walker, I looked at my wife Gena and I said:
"Let's go home…!" When we started working for
the show, I thought Walker had the potential to stay
for three or four years... I never thought it could get
up to eight! CBS might have continued for another
year, but by then, Gena was pregnant and I didn't
want to be tied to the rigid schedules of the series.
Gena was having twins and I knew she would need
my help."
After the birth of the twins, Chuck Norris
practically retired, starring occasionally in films (TV
premieres) linked to his series. In 2005 he shot the
film "The Mediator", which passed virtually
unnoticed. Since then he has barely left his ranch
in Lone Wolf Napisota, Texas, just for some public
events. In 2012 he agreed to participate in "The
Expendables II", this being his last job.
At 74, he just wants peace of mind and enjoy
his family. Those who have had the honor of
meeting him know he is a gentleman; he is simply
the great Knight, with a capital "K" letter, of the
Martial Arts. Those who have had the privilege of
knowing him and talking to him can corroborate
that he has left the bar very high, both as a
Person and as a Master, in the latter area, of the
few which remain.
COMBAT HAPKIDO
Tactical Pressure Points:
Scalable Solutions for Diverse
Populations

Text: Master Mark S. Gridley

Photos: ©www.budointernational.com

In this article my goal is to help

you understand the scalability (or
versatility) of tactical pr essur e
points not only in self-defense but
also in every-day life situations.
 Anatomy: The posterior
auricular artery, the
superficial jugular vein, the Activation: Strike down
great auricular nerve and the diagonally from back to front,
facial (seventh cranial) never hitting the target against the
at its point of emergence from back of the jaw bone, resulting
the stylomastoid foramen. in unconsciousness. This is
also a great press target for
pain compliance.

Caution: A hard strike

may dislocate
(sublusate) the jaw.

Location: Behind the jaw, in

the depression under the ear.

Lateral view of adult male head with skull outline and major facial nerve.

I’
d like to begin by using the same tactical pressure point including proper pressure point
expressing gratitude to my in different scenarios based on the applications to your Martial Arts
generous and insightful role of the practitioner. training, regardless of style.
teachers, GM John Combat Hapkido students come As we begin it is important to keep
Pellegrini, GM George from all walks of life and vary greatly in in mind the defining rules of
Dillman, and GM Chris Thomas who levels of physical ability as well as age, redundancy, responsibility and
helped open my mind to the great gender, size and personality. To economy of movement (discussed in
variety of techniques and applications demonstrate the premise of my theory, previous articles). In addition,
available according to the individual's I have chosen 3 very different successful execution and
ability, situational need, or individuals with 3 very different effectiveness require proper location,
occupation. missions: a military operative in a activation, and application of multiple
The well-known karate phrase “one close quarter battle field scenario, a sequenced tactical pressure points.
punch, one kill” has become, in law enforcement officer dealing with a For your reference our target will be
modern societies, inappropriate for subject in passive resistance, a nurse Triple Warmer 17 (a.k.a. Triple heater,
moral and legal reasons and, for most handling a person in an agitated Triple Burner, TW-17, or Facial Nerve
of us, was always a difficult and highly mental status, and a law abiding Cluster) which is include in the
limited skill set to focus on due to the civilian facing a bully who has watched graphic below:
difference in physical abilities and the too much MMA (mixed martial arts). We start our first scenario as the
low probability of success in the These roles could easily be expanded most serious but also the simplest as
dynamic realities of combat. Our time to include a wider spectrum of the choice of response is very limited.
is best spent preparing for the most variables such as disability, size A soldier in an active combat zone is
probable situation with skills that are disparity, gender, age, environment, ambushed and unable to deploy a
adaptable based upon the needs of etc.. But for the scope of this article, weapon (perhaps due to malfunction
ever changing scenarios. I will our 4 examples should sufficiently or proximity) and is now entangled in
illustrate this thought process by demonstrate the advantage of a life or death struggle. Given this
situation use of force limitations no longer
apply and the soldier can and should use any
means necessary to stop the threat. In this close
quarter encounter a hard strike to the TW17
utilizing the proper angle will dislocate the
jaw and, more importantly, will release
the head and neck making it
susceptible to injury or break. In
can also create the much needed
space to enable the soldier to
deploy a weapon.
Next, a law enforcement
officer (LEO) must remove a
“peaceful” protestor sitting
cross legged and refusing to
comply. The protestor is much
larger than the officer ruling out
the possibility of physically
lifting him. In this case, an
excessive use of force would
result in serious consequences
and escalation of violence.
Utilizing good ergonomics the
LEO approaches the subject
from behind with the weapon
side back; the LEO supports
the subjects head in the cradle
of both hands using his middle
fingers to slip into TW-17 while
simultaneously pressing forward
towards the nose and giving verbal
commands. The subject's natural response
to the pain will cause him to want to escape by
moving away from the stimulus. The LEO directs his
middle fingers upwards as the subject stands and
escorts him to safety while remaining in a safe
tactical position. Onlookers simply see the
LEO walking the subject away in a
controlled manner.
On a late night in the emergency
room, a patient is in an extremely
agitated state and will not or cannot
follow directions. During the initial
exam, a head or neck injury has
been ruled out and a high
blood alcohol level has
been confirmed.
Now the nurse
needs the
patient on the table to move his head points in combination. Proper the most appropriate, efficient and
to continue the examination. The activation of one tactical pressure effective responses.
patient doesn't comply so the nurse point will expose many other useful
uses her hand to support the head pressure point targets. To learn more about Combat
while the opposite hand presses into In conclusion, I hope to have Hapkido Tactical Pressure Points,
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the intention of taking you
down into a “ground and
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gesture, your hands went up as
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to grab his head and dig into
TW-17 with your thumbs while
rotating your hips to take him
off balance and throw him to
the ground. You escape to
safety.
These brief examples
hopefully illustrate that not all
situations are equal and that
your responses should be
effective and scalable. In any
of the above scenarios, the
versatility of the TW-17 target
allows for useful physiological,
psychological and energetic
responses. And although only
one pressure point was
highlighted, you must keep in
mind that true pressure point
fighting utilizes several pressure
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 TAOWS Academy and its "Game of Positions"
Looking in perspective the evolution of the
different systems and training methods of Wing
Tsun in the last 50 years, we will probably be in for
a surprise to discover that those who cling to the
idea of "classic" are absolutely confused for several
r easons. Because of my work in the Spanish
Federation of Olympic Fights and Associated
Disciplines and its Department of WingTsun, I keep
receiving countless inquiries about styles, sub-
styles, branches and evolutions of a system of
which we can say without fear of error that has
more enthusiastic followers worldwide. In another
article we could assess what are the reasons for
W ing Chun to have that effect on people who
approach its practice and study, and why those
who try with a good teacher never stop practicing
to the point that the style becomes an important
part of their life. But we will talk about that some
other day...

I
n this month's column I want to reflect on the Wing Tsun training
systems and, above all, explain our sparring training method that
certainly has become one of the principles for the success of our
association: The Game of Positions.
Understanding the evolution of the Wing Tsun training systems is
as simple as looking back and recall the first video graphics
documents (or even technical series photographs). On a walk through
memory we will find that twenty-five years ago training Wing Tsun was
really basic. The technical and training scheme was simplified to the
maximum in a three-part plan: forms, chi sao and lat sao. We understand
this scheme as the basis of what some masters and schools define as
"Classic" Wing Tsun.
Although, as I have explained in some articles in recent months, the
notion of classic not only DOES NOT exist in the Wing Tsun system, but I
dare say is deeply inconsistent with the spirit and the idiosyncrasies of
style. I think that the hackneyed phrase "Wing Tsun is not traditionally
 WingTsun

TRADITIONAL" defines hunky-dory a philosophy of work and becomes a

motto we should recite aloud at the beginning of each class. But also, if we
study in depth how Wing Tsun has been trained in the last hundred years,
we realize that may be is less DARING to label some of the styles as
"Classic" Wing Tsun. Don't tell me it's not somewhat comical to define as
Classic what fifty years ago was modern ... Because taking stock of the past
25 or 30 years of a style that has over 500 years (as far as we know) and
qualify it as "Classic", calls for a deep reflection...
Very often, it would suffice to ask masters of branches not of Grandmaster
Yip Man's lineage to realize that this statement can't be taken seriously. GM
Yip Man was labeled as "revolutionary" by his contemporary training
partners and marked with the scars of those who dared to make changes on
their own in a style that had followed a direct transmission from father to son
(one to one) until the opening of the first "public" school that Cham Wa Shun
saw fit to make.
The question is: why so many practitioners need to affirm or somehow
label their Wing Tsun practice? Or rather, why is it so hard for them to
accept that other people from other lineages and "unoriginal" families can
do an equal work or even better than theirs? When we speak about Martial
Arts we are talking about things that are easily verifiable if we only remove
all these conditioning factors. Sometimes simply by testing to see if it really
works in a free sparring and others (if we don't want to do that free sparring)
merely looking with some critical spirit and ask ourselves the six-million-
dollar question: would it work with someone who was not my student or
classmate? Could I make all these techniques and theories of war with
someone who didn't collaborate in excess?
I agree that they are a series of delicate questions that many people
simply don't even dare to face. I respect your view, but my intention is to
"stir consciences" to try to do better this fantastic legacy of Chinese culture.
On many occasions, for that emotional engagement with our masters or
schools we self-impose a braking to evolution and change. But Wing Tsun
Kuen is, like the Taoist philosophy that defines the style itself, CHANGE AND
EVOLUTION. What doesn't change and evolve is approaching death.
Interesting thought...
Of course, any evolution, in any of its technical or technological aspects,
occurs with a rupture with established reality. Whether a new approach or
way of thinking or even in the use of new techniques, materials, etc. It
doesn't mean forgetting the origins, but rather reviving from its ancient basis
an art that already in its conception was meant for being alive, flexible,
adaptable. Or stated another way, let's say that what has been received
from an earlier generation must be used to try to build something better. It is
not always possible, but I'm sure that you will agree that doing nothing is
not within the logical thing for any developments.
“It doesn't mean forgetting the
origins, but rather reviving from
its ancient basis an art that
already in its conception was
meant for being alive, flexible,
adaptable.”

Maybe all these points, and some others, are those that often
have encouraged us to continue doing things the same way our
ancestors used to do for the simple reason that "my master did
this way... and I must continue to do so."
Maybe all these points, and some others, are those that often
have encouraged us to continue doing things the same way our
ancestors used to do for the simple reason that "my master did
this way... and I must continue to do so."
At a certain point, some of us end up asking ourselves what we
could do to make a better use of the style in real situations. When
I talk about real circumstances, I should like to clarify that I don't
consider as such situations in which it is assumed that the
adversary (training partner) will throw us one or two attacks and
then he will stand still for us to do whatever we want, allowing us
to hit him and do all sorts of "fantastic techniques." This might
seem a funny remark form my part, but just take a glance at the
fantastic world of Internet and YouTube and you'll realize that that
in the vast majority of cases this is the way it is. I seek more
ambitious challenges: Be able, after a period of study, review,
training and adaptation (nobody ever said it was easy), to fight
whatever adversary with NO cooperation on his part. Moreover, be
in disposition to use my own style techniques and tactics
regardless the opponent that I have in front. As I said at the
beginning of this paragraph: "nobody ever said it was easy..."
Albert Einstein used the famous phrase: "If you want
different results stop trying to do the same things." When
three years ago we faced the attempt to substantially improve
these skills and the goal we set ourselves, it was clear for us
that if we kept using the classical system in which Wing Tsun
practitioners base their training:
1. Perform Forms
2. Practicing Chi Sao (90% of practice time)
3. Carry out "applications" on an opponent with zero mobility
who "collaborates in excess"
…it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to get in front of
opponents who now handle all distances (including ground
fighting) and practice regularly mobility, speed, power, focus, etc.
It is important to note that what 30 years ago could be fully
functional, today may not be so because of a simple question of
evolution: PREDATORS have evolved...
After a glance at other classic styles, and especially the modern
Martial Arts systems generated by the famous Mixed Martial Arts
(in any of their conceptions or forms) we realized that the more
effective systems in their application were today the so-called
contact sports such as Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, etc.
Surely some fanatic uncompromising defender of tradition will
answer to me with one of those overused phrases like: But this is
not the same!!!
FORTUNATELY it's not the same, but you'll agree with me that
these systems are there and I think that nobody or almost nobody
would dare to dispute their fighting ability and time adaptation. I
don't think it's possible to develop any system for real fight
without looking the way these systems workout. In them, there is
not the figure of an adversary who collaborates in excess. There is
no such thing as an attacker who stands still and let you hit him.
There's just two contestants trying to give the best of themselves
with the technique and tactics they know to outdo their opponent.
Every inch, every victory is sweated it out like in the war. THIS IS THE SPIRIT of MARTIAL ARTS.
Wing Tsun also!!! This is what inspired me to "review" the incorrectly named "classic" method, to stay
with those aspects that are very good (remember that they have served to form excellent teachers and
practitioners worldwide) but using anything that can make me stronger and more effective in combat,
so that if one day any adversary wants to defeat me, he should fight and shed until his last drop
of sweat to earn every inch of his victory. But I also want to do it with the style to which I
have devoted more than half of my life: Wing Tsun
When I say this, I do not want anyone misinterpret my words, but if I was
interested in doing a MMA and know excellent teachers and specialists. If I
have dedicated many hours, I still do, to the study of an art, I wish it
were the same art that served me to grow in the art of combat.
When I started developing the "Game of Positions", I did it by
facing two students in very simple exercises. Drills of two or
three movements. Small battles in which I just put TWO
conditions:
1. The technique should be pure, clean and be
content in one of the forms of the style
2. Each of the contestants had to fight with
everything he had to try to impose his role
(attacker / defender, ying / yang)
Adjusting the speed and intensity from
little to much. From slow to fast. But both
of them giving all of themselves and
without yielding an inch in defending
their position.
I must admit that the outcome has
surprised me and exceeded my
expectations. The evolution of
students, instructors and
trainers is still surprising. This
 “At a certain point,
some of us end up asking
ourselves what we could
do to make a better use
of the style in real
situations.”

dynamic training has not only generated that classes our association and our schools. Students learn, enjoy and
turned into much more physically intense workouts. It has progress in a record time. Furthermore, these dynamics
also forced contenders to understand and analyze in depth generate evolutions based on the experience in these little
each one of the system techniques. Sometimes when one "war games". In this human chess that is based on the
of the contestants is beaten by his mate, he must ask technique. And what is best... it continues and it will
himself: what's wrong? Why my opponent's technique continue forever alive. In a constant reviewing. All that
exceeds mine? These questions take you immediately to without losing an ounce of respect for tradition, Chinese
the style forms (where the own techniques of the system culture... respect for masters and schools before us ... All
can be found in the form of "textbook") and to a deep and this putting a great emphasis on a phrase from Art of War
methodical evaluation thereof. by Sun Tzu: "Know your enemies and yourself and you
I never liked the responses of some teachers to students shall not be defeated even in a hundred battles."
such as: Don't ask! Practice! I prefer another: Observe, Soon we will show you some examples through a new
understand and then… practice!! DVD in which we will offer you some keys. Thank you very
After nearly a year of this conceptual change and much for your follow-up and support from all over the
focusing on the practice of sparring, I can say that the world. It is an honor being able to inspire people who love
"Game of Positions" is one of the keys to the success of this art and Martial Arts in general.

“I never liked the responses of some teachers to

students such as: Don't ask! Practice!
I prefer another: Observe, understand
and then… practice!!”
School of Hwa Rang Do
Leadership
Part 2
LEADERSHIP I
N MARTIAL ARTS:

“What is martial? Martial

is warlike and war was not
invented in the twenty-first
century, it has existed since
beginning of humankind. So
does that mean we have to
be at war. Absolutely
not!
 Korean MA

“Fighters fight because they like to fight; Never to take a life (any life) without a cause.
Warriors fight because we must.” Hwa Rang Do Kyo Hoon (Nine Virtues)
For us, a modern day warrior does not mean to be a Humanity, Justice, Courtesy
soldier, but to live life as a warrior, with courage, honor, Wisdom, Trust, Goodness
integrity, respect, loyalty as outlined in our “Hwa Rang Virtue, Loyalty, Courage
Do Meng Sae” (code of ethics). To be a fighter or a soldier is not the end, only a
Hwa Rang Do Meng Sae (Code of Ethics) means. We use the Hwarang Warrior Discipline as a
Loyalty to one's country means of becoming a better human being.
Loyalty to one's parents and teachers In the warrior mentality, one of the fundamental
Trust and brotherhood amongst friends principles is strength. From this point of view, a martial
Courage to never retreat in the face of the enemy. art leader has to lead by example, which is the hardest
 Hwa Rang Do

“t”
 Hwa Rang Do

yet most effective means of leadership. There are different types

of leaders: there are leaders who don't lead by example but who
lead by speech, motivating his followers telling them something,
but never going out there and personally doing anything. We as
martial artists cannot do that, we need to lead by example, living
our lives and doing things in accordance to our martial way. We
have to be able to perform and demonstrate the right path and
show to our students what is possible, enlightening them to new
experiences that they never thought was possible.
Furthermore, a leader to me is somebody who is unafraid and
selfless. I know very well that everybody has fears, but a leader
overcomes their personal fears, realizing that their mission is far
greater and beyond the mere self, driven by altruism. If one were
selfish then he/she would have to listen and answer to their own
personal fears, but because they live for others they must be
willing and possess the courage to sacrifice themselves for the
betterment of others.”

LEARNING TO BECOME A LEADER:

“Following the path of least resistance
is what makes rivers and men crooked.”
“You have to understand that you cannot gain strength by
doing things that are easy. Just a simple example: you can't get
stronger by lifting light things; in order to be physically stronger
you must challenge yourself by lifting things that are heavier and
harder to pick up. In the same way as your spirit, heart and mind,
you must be challenged and do things that are difficult in order to
truly get stronger.

STRENGTH AND UM-YANG:

“We believe that the interaction of two dialectic forces: UM and
YANG (Chinese Yin Yang) created all things and all life in the
universe. It is said that the symbol of UM-YANG is a
representation of two dragons (or a dragon and phoenix)
swallowing or chasing each other in constant rotation, never
ending and without any beginning or end. Hwa Rang Do®
absolutely follows this natural law of the universe and teaches to
the students how to combine a soft and hard approach for their
life style to receive extraordinary power. That's real strength! The
capability to be both soft and hard when needed, to be
adaptable and ready to change in accordance to the ebb and
flow of nature as nothing is constant or absolute.”

About the author: Hwa Rang Do® Head Instructor,

Lieutenant Colonel of the Italian Military Police Force
(Carabinieri) and Engineer Marco Mattiucci is the Chief of the
Italian Branch of the World Hwa Rang Do® Association and
one of the main followers of Grandmaster Taejoon Lee.
 “It is said that
the symbol of
UM-YANG is a
representation of
two dragons
(or a dragon and
phoenix)
swallowing or
chasing each
other in constant
rotation”
Great Masters
 Born in Osaka, Japan, in 1951,
Masayasu Sugihara started very
young to practice Judo and
Karate. Later he discovered the
Shorinji-Kempo form hand of its
founder Doshin So. As a child, he
had a rebel temperament, and he
won his 6th Dan in Shorinji-Kempo
with only 28 years of age. He was
the escort and a very close
student of Doshin So, and he was
sent to fight in numerous "open"
tournaments where he acquired a
reputation as a tough man.
 Great Masters

FU-SHIH KENPO. IN SEARCH OF THE teaches every moment that he who develops the roots of
AUTHENTIC COMBAT SENSE IN SOME "good" will achieve wisdom. Kaikan is organization.
KENPO STYLES.
BYAKURENKAI KENPO The Byakuren style
The style presents two major facets; the first is for
Masayasu Sugihara fighting with full contact atemi, which is ruled by a
regulation system similar to that of Karate Kyokushinkai.
Upon the death of the Master, he left the organization And the other face of the system, which can be
and continued investigating different forms of Karate Full practiced from black belt and is dedicated to self-defense,
Contact. He participated in numerous Inter-styles involves locks, joint dislocations, throws, etc.
tournaments before creating his own organization. Today Championships are open to all styles;
he is Kancho (President) of the International Kenpo Karate moreover, Master Sugihara makes his
Federation. Even though he is outside the Shorinji Kempo students participate in other open
world organization, he keeps an immense respect for his tournaments.
deceased master. Feet and fist techniques are a
The remarkable spirit and tolerance of Master Sugihara, characteristic of the Byakuren style
equals his high technical level and his passion for and don't come from other
teaching. Master Sugihara has set up a training program schools. For example, punches
for instructors and managers, these being chosen for their are given with the fist semi open
personality and not their technical skills or business at the beginning of the
acumen. In classes, Master Sugihara carries out combat
practices with all his students, without forgetting the rules
of the dojo. Thousands of students belonging to their
organization with representation in USA, Brazil,
Ceylon, France, Belgium, Netherlands...

The meaning of Byakuren

Kaikan
Byakuren means "White
Lotus". The purity of
the Lotus
 Byakuren means
"White Lotus".
The purity of the
Lotus teaches every
moment that he who
develops the roots
of "good" will
achieve wisdom.
 Great Masters

movement and closing it at the moment of impact. The elbow

remains closed, and the muscles that come into play are the lats
and shoulders (not the hips). They are short punches that hurt, not
at the site of impact, but behind. Punches are never performed
from a long distance, leg are used for this, also without hip, chest
remains to the front and the knee is lifted to the side, passing
both high and low attacks through the middle kick, which is the
basic kick.
Body reinforcement is needed to absorb impacts, because
combats are always done to full contact, though attacks to the
head are banned. Competitions are to K.O., prioritizing fist-foot
techniques, grips are prohibited as well as ground fighting or joint
dislocations, but they can be used in "free" combat.

RYU KYU-KENPO /
SHIN SHU HO RYU KENPO

Seiyu Oyata
The term "Ryu-Kyu Kenpo", which can be translated as the
"Boxing Methods of Ryu Kyu," also also designates an amalgam
of Okinawan fighting styles. For a time, a style specifically called
"Ryu-Kyu Kenpo" was directed by Master Oyata Seiyu, who was
a disciple of Nakamura Shigeru (Okinawa Kenpo). Oyata Master,
who emigrated to the United States, is 10th Dan and sole heir of
the ancestor style of karate, the Tui Te of Uhugushuku No Tan
Mei. This style comes from an old Bushi (warrior) who had been
expelled from service when the Bushi class was disbanded after
the Meiji period (late XIX century).
The study of Tui-Te should be done through oral transmission
since, hidden as it is within the Karate Kata forms, it shows more
than just kicking and punching techniques. According to legend,
within the kata was contained a fighting art, even its name was
kept secret. These internal kata techniques, Tui-Te (grasping
hand), were jealously guarded by ancient Karate masters, for they
were the key to overcome the effectiveness of hand and leg
techniques provided in the superficial current Kata forms.
Oyata later created the Shin-Shu-Ho-Ryu (School of the True
Hand Method). He's had two famous American students; George
Dillman and Joe Lewis. With him also studied Master Enzo
Montanari, one of the pioneers of the Shotokan style in Italy and
disciple of Master Shirai and author of the book "Unknown
Karate."
Joe Lewis was repeatedly Karate World Champion (non-
contact, Light-Contact and Full-Contact) and pioneer of Kick-
Boxing and Full-Contact in the U.S. and worldwide. Here's his
opinion on Okinawa schools:
“(...) Schools in Okinawa are the best in the world. I studied
both styles, Shorin-Ryu and traditional Kenpo. It was there where
I discovered the true combat philosophy and real effectiveness.
You should know that in Okinawa Kenpo, fighting is to the KO,
with or without protection.” (1)

(1) Joe Lewis in "Joe Lewis, the Immortal", Karate-Bushido

magazine # 184, October 1991. Interview agreed with Patrick
Lombardo.
Every system has its limits and when you need to move from one system to another, you must learn another
art and this is what the Kapap tries to avoid. This is Kapap, face to face combat, a bridge among systems. Its
founder coined a phrase whose concept is widely used by other traditional martial arts styles: "Don't carry a
weapon, be yourself the weapon." If your mind, your spirit and your body are the weapon, then you will be a
weapon that will be equally effective when you carry a weapon. This "Avi Nardia Academy" DVD discusses the
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simple body workout.
Among other things, we will study gun safety as well as the convincing parallelism between Iaido and the
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Hung Gar Kung Fu - a Lifesaver

Grandmaster Martin Sewer is used to

seeing his traditional Hung Gar Kung Fu
producing efficient defense his students
may use to protect themselves and their
loved ones. However KUNG FU SCHULE
MARTIN SEWER supports and challenges
its students on many other levels,
and sometimes even saves a life.

Discipline, Respect, Control, Courage and

Attentiveness are but a few of the many
mental attributes being taught at KUNG
FU SCHULE MARTIN SEWER. Like
Grandmaster Martin Sewer's teacher,
Kung Fu legend Chiu Chi Ling, used to
say: "There’s no use in being the
strongest and most skillful fighter, if no
nobody wants to be concerned with you
because of your bad character." But the
mental curriculum taught by Martin Sewer
reaches far beyond just that. It's about
learning to take responsibility for one's own life,
with the aim of not just improving the Kung Fu skills of
the student but pointing his or her entire life towards
success. "You make your own luck" - a well-known
phrase, teaching us to take an active role in order to
make changes in our own lives. Of course not everyone
shares equal prerequisites or equal education. Or as
Grandmaster Martin Sewer puts it: " It isn't
important to compare oneself to
others, but to one's own
possibilities". Marcel Fischer is
a long-term student of
KUNG FU SCHULE
MARTIN SEWER
currently enjoying
lessons on mid-level,
shortly before the Black
Sash. He also believes in
this principle. Marcel
didn't always have the best
prerequisites in his youth, as
he puts it himself. "Early in
 Kung Fu

my life it was evident that I couldn't deal well with but also for their mind. One of the reasons people
conflicts, and was even out looking for confrontation. I experience joy during physical activity is because they
often reacted aggressively, was easily provoked and don't have time to worry or be preoccupied during that
frequently started fights with other kids. "A difficult time" Also Marcel and the people surrounding him at
family background amplified Marcel's problems and his some point realized that regular physical exercise
parents were at a loss. Doctors tried to explain young proved beneficial. It was decided upon martial arts. "It
Marcel's behavior with Attention-Deficit-Syndrome and helped me very much to gain a foothold in my own life
other diagnoses. But that was not of much use. There and it provided me with a point of reference.
was just one thing Marcel had always loved and had Unfortunately I did not encounter the best teachers. A
always been calmed down by: physical activity. Long- teacher is supposed to live by what he teaches and
known insight to Grandmaster Martin Sewer: "The support the student therein. Regrettably that was not
importance of the connection between body and mind is the case and I, by now a teenager, went back to my old
well-known in the world of martial arts. Joy is almost ways." Professionally Marcel had tried everything
always accompanied by body movement. This principle possible given his references. He began multiple
stays true for the opposite as well. People, who regularly apprenticeships in the technical department, every time
exercise for example in our lessons, discontinuing again and eventually went astray. Alcohol
are not only doing something and parties became a big problem to the point where he
for their phisical health was unable to attend his lessons. "I can very clearly
remember how after one of the worst nights in smoke-
filled clubs and way too much alcohol, I was looking into
the mirror at home and knew I had to make a change.
Subconsciously I had already known then that I would
need to start again the most important thing in my life,
physical activity, martial arts, and needed to find a
new school." Marcel went to look for a new,
better martial arts school and soon
found KUNG FU SCHULE MARTIN SEWER. Upon
entering the lessons a new stage of life would begin.
"Lessons under my Sifu Martin Sewer were so different
than what I had experienced until then. It was tough.
Very tough. I had already shortly after entering the
school hinted at my past. I had attentively been listened
to. But I was not being treated differently. To the contrary.
Today I am grateful for every single lesson. I was
very fortunate to have encountered Grandmaster
Martin Sewer, based on his education over
decades under his Sifu and the life and its
traditions and values I had a connection
to genuine traditional martial arts." It
didn’t take long until, motivated through
hard training, Marcel had a realization.
He understood that martial arts and
everything connected to it was the
only thing able to bring out
motivation in him and provide him
with joy of living. "I had realized that
this was my last chance to make
something out of my life and that I
had to work hard to advance in
life." He took up studies in Asian
languages and other subjects. Today
Marcel is well on his way to the black
sash and the completion of the basic
education in original Hung Gar System
under Grandmaster Martin Sewer. "I am very
much looking forward to the final exams
under my Sifu Martin Sewer as well as the
ones of my istudies. And when I think back
to the time when every thing was on edge
and how I made it thanks to Kung Fu, I tell
everyone who wants to hear it: Yes, Hung
Gar has saved my life."Grandmaster
Martin Sewer is proud of his student:
"Students like Marcel show that not only
an education in fight but also an
education of mind and character are
important and it is this part of the
curriculum which can make a
positive change in a student's life.
As my Sifu Chiu Chi Ling used to
say: There's no use in being the
best, if nobody wants to be
around you because of your
behavior. People who know me
also know that every single
one of my students is a VIP to
me and belongs to the family.
Understandably, in my
school not only the
education in fight but also
an education of character
is close to my heart!"
Kung Fu
 Events

Third International Shaolin

Festival - London

Under the banners of health,

compassion, equality and peace, it
was held in London the Third
International Festival of Shaolin,
second edition at European level.
The first was held in Berlin in
October 2012.
Text and photos: Bruno Tombolato
Shaolin Cultural Center Spain
www.shaolinspain.com

T
he Festival aimed to promote cultural
exchange between China and Europe,
through Kung Fu, Buddhism,
Calligraphy and Chinese medicine,
among other disciplines. Over 700
people from more than 10 European
countries took part in the Shaolin Festival. Some of
the participants came from Greece, Italy, Holland,
Germany, France, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, among
others.
The Festival was organized by Master Shi Yanzi
and his school Shaolin Temple UK, in collaboration
with the Shaolin Temple in China. Other London
Shaolin schools also participated in the
organization.
A group of over 50 people from China attended
the festival, led by Venerable Abbot and spiritual
leader Shi Yong Xin, who is also the president of
the Shaolin European Association (SEA). Masters
Shi Yan Ao and Shi Yan Zhuang, who were also
part of the delegation, participated in the event,
 “The competition was one of the most interesting
attractions, where students and masters displayed all
their skills on the mat.”
together with the group of more than 30 monks of the most important days were on Saturday 11 and Sunday
Monastery. 12 October, which was when most of the activities took
The event was held at the London Soccerdome in place. Attendees could enjoy one of the biggest
G re e n w i c h , a n e x t re m e l y l a rg e p l a c e f i t t o Shaolin competitions worldwide, Shaolin Kung Fu and
accommodate the more than 700 people who attended S a n d a w o r k s h o p s , C a l l i g r a p h y e x h i b i t i o n s , Te a
the Shaolin festival. The Festival lasted a week, but the Ceremony, lectures on Buddhism and Meditation,
 Events

stands of Chinese Medicine, books on Buddhism,

Merchandising, etc.
On Friday 10th the participants of the competition were
summoned in the school of Kung Fu Shaolin Temple UK,
to formalize the registration and give directions for the
competition that would take place during the weekend in
the London Soccerdome.
On Saturday the 11th, all participants were present, and
after a brief opening of the Festival, the tournament began
at 10 am. The competition was one of the most interesting
attractions, where students and masters displayed all their
skills on the mat. Many characteristic Shaolin styles were
seen, like Hong Quan, Luohan Quan, Tong Bei Quan, Qi
Xing Quan, Taizu Chang Quan, among others, as well as
forms with long, short and flexible weapons and imitation
forms.
There was also a team competition, hard Chi Kung, Dui
Lian (form of two) and Tai Chi. That same day in the

afternoon, at the end of the

competition took place the
presentation of the medals.
The Spanish representatives
attained very good positions.
On Sunday the 12th was
scheduled the Sanda
tournament, which was run by
the famous Shaolin Master Shi
Yan Lei. Although there was a
broad participation, it wasn't
as large as that of Saturday,
with over 300 participants.
While some displayed their
skills in combat, others enjoyed
a Shaolin Kung Fu workshop
with Instructor Shi Yan Hao and
Master Shi Yan Zi.
Around noon, the leading
members of the Shaolin
European Association (SEA)
and some of the new
applicants were called to a
meeting with the Venerable
Abbot Shi Yong Xin, who asked
the masters to recount their
experiences with Shaolin
culture. The meeting lasted
about an hour.
About 14: 30h the official
members of the SEA were
again summoned for a meeting to discuss different topics related to the
Association, including the addition of new members and the following
European Shaolin Festival. Only two candidates offered themselves
formally to take charge of its organization, in 2016, one of them a
candidate for France and Master Bruno Tombolato Shaolin Cultural Center
Spain for Spain; that day was not decided where it would be, but we hope
that 2016 we can have the privilege to live an experience of this kind in
Spain.
After the meeting, the members and new applicants of the SEA went out
to the main building for a picture is taken. In the photo you can see the
official members sitting alongside the Abbot, and standing behind, the
applicants.
Throughout the rest of the day, workshops and arrivals continued. At
19h. began one of the most anticipated activities of the Festival, the
closing ceremony, led by Abbot Shi Yong Xin and the exhibition by the
monks of the Shaolin Temple. The ceremony began with the blessing of
Abbot Shi Yong Xin, which lasted about fifteen minutes and continued with
a set of traditional forms of empty hand and weapons, styles of imitation of
animals, such as mantis, tiger, leopard, snake, etc. Undoubtedly, the
exhibition was the best of the entire festival, leaving everyone wanting
more.
Shaolin culture has crossed borders and this time it got into the heart of
the 700 people who attended the festival. Masters have taken great care
to plant the trees in their countries and these eventually have borne fruit.
Health, Compassion, Equality and Peace for every person and country.
 Texto: Pedro Conde
Fotos: Antonio Mora y David Gramage &
[email protected]
 On Friday September 26th, the City Hall of Madrid (Spain)
awarded the actor, bodybuilder and former governor of
California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the first 'Destination
Madrid Ambassador Medal' for his "extraor dinar y"
international promotion of the city by deciding to hold in
Madrid the Arnold Classic Eur ope (ACE), an annual
multidisciplinary sports convention that brings together
24 modalities of Olympic and non-Olympic sports.
Text: Pedro Conde
Photos: Antonio Mora & David Gramage.
[email protected]
T
he event took place in the Town Hall
Functions Room. The actor was
accompanied by his girlfriend, Heather
Milligan, a young physiotherapist with
whom he shares his life for a year and
a half now, and Rafael Santoja,
President of the International Federation of
Bodybuilding (IFBB), authentic promoter for the
Arnold Classic in Spain.
Pedro Corral, delegate of the Government
Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism was the
person in charge of handing over the medal to
the actor on behalf of the Mayor of Madrid,
Ana Botella, who was on an official trip to
Buenos Aires.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, in his mother tongue,
declared he had decided to hold the event of the
Arnold Classic Europe (ACE) in Madrid against
other European cities such as Vienna, London or
Paris, because it was here where his film career
had begun: "Nothing would have been possible
without Conan, who launched me to stardom."
He recognized a before and an after in his life
following the premiere of Conan and recalled
some of the places where it was filmed, ending
up by showing his pride to receive the
recognition that the city gave him: "It means a lot
to me, because I love Spain".
It was the fourth consecutive year that the
ACE convention is held in Madrid, providing a
great promotion for the city at an international
level. Each year, the former gover nor of
California visits the Spanish capital to attend the
festival and contribute to this sports event
that was born in the United States in 1988 as
the Arnold Sports Festival, and in 2014 has
celebrated its twenty-sixth edition.
The event gathered up to 5,000 athletes
from 60 countries, who met from 26 to 28
September, "allowing a major promotion and
diffusion of Madrid in the local, national and
inter national media", according to the
Council.
In its 2013 edition, held at the Madrid Arena
fairgrounds, it managed to attract up to
40,000 fans worldwide.
The multisport program featured countless
sport modalities such as Athletic Fitness,
Strongman, Pole Dance, Cheerleading,
Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Figure Skating,
Powerlifting, MTB, Triathlon, Barbarrio, Cross
Fit, etc., and in Martial Arts, disciplines like
Taekwondo, Capoeira, Karate, Aikido,
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kung fu, Ju Jutsu, Krav
Maga, Lima Lama, Kempo Kembudo, Hellenic
Koryu Bugei, Ken Thay, etc.
In contact sports there were exhibitions and
tournaments of K-1, MMA, Kickboxing, Full
Contact and Muay Thai.
During the night it was held an exceptional
evening: a MMA championship where the
winner, Enoc Solves, received the first Arnold
Fighters/Men of Honor Belt and 3,000 Euros
in cash. He also achieved a signed contract
with España Imperial, by which he can access
M-1, the big Russian competition, and
 Events

participate in other top level bodybuilders but also professionals in making of the movie 'Conan the
international competitions. this sport elsewhere, as the great Barbarian', to receive the honorary
There was also a K-1 tournament, champion Mamdouh Elissbiay, the award "Almeria, Tierra de Cine"
the winner of which was Christopher Egyptian giant better known as Big (Almería, Land of Cinema) from the
Opazos, who apart from getting the Ramy, twice winner of the New York International Festival of Short Films
Arnold Fighters/MOH Belt, received € Pro, Tanji Johnson (Fitness ACE Pro "Almería en Corto" (Almería in Short)
2,000 in recognition of his victory. winner in 2013) and other great living and to inaugurate a star named after
On Saturday September 27 took legends like Dennis Wolf, Dexter him on the Walk of Stars of the
place the Arnold Classic Europe of Jackson or Shawn Roden, etc. Andalusian city.
female and male professional Arnold Schwarzenegger's schedule He also gave a press conference at
bodybuilding championships, which was too tight: Sunday September 28 the Almería Deputation in which he
brought together not only European traveled to Almeria, 33 years after the assured to more than 70 accredited
 "Arnold Schwarzenegger
will reprise the hero in
"The Legend of Conan",
whose premiere
is planned
for 2016."

journalists there assembled, that he kept very much

alive the memory of filming Conan in that place,
recognizing: "I will never forget all that I lived in Almeria.
Despite many hard scenes, like the vulture that pecked
my face, when I finished filming I said: I shall return."
Schwarzenegger made a tour around the province
along with the producer of the film "The Legend of
Conan", Fredrick Malmberg, who is in full search of
locations for filming in 2015. Recall that some of the
most iconic scenes from "Conan the Barbarian "were
filmed in various places located in the Almeria capital, El
Ejido and Tabernas.
Arnold Schwarzenegger will reprise the hero in "The
Legend of Conan,” whose premiere is planned for
2016. Faced with the media, the actor has said that
on his return to Los Angeles, he will support the
option of Spain, and specifically Almería, to make the
filming.
 classmate, or perhaps even a you can protect your child from the
complete stranger. reality of today's world.
The impact of bullying is very Zero tolerance is the approach you
real. Let's face it, we have kids have to take with your child when it
who are killing themselves comes to bullying. This is a must.
because of a change in status on There's no way around it. There are no
sites like Facebook and half efforts here. Like a fire that starts out
numerous other social media small, what starts out as a seemingly
venues. Children and adolescents minor confrontation between your child
are at an extremely emotional and a bully will only get bigger if you let it
time in their life. Whatever is go and don't take some kind of action.
going on in their immediate world Eventually the problem becomes so big
with their friends and in their that it gets out of control. Instead of
social life is everything to them. stepping on a burning match, you're
This makes them extremely having to call on the fire department. Or
vulnerable to bullying. in the case of bullying, the police
Oftentimes bullying is going department. And in many cases, by that
on right in under your nose, and time it's just too late.
you don't even know it. Most You as a parent must look at every
students haven't been taught an single situation, address it, and attack
effective way to communicate it. There is no situation that is too
these situations with parents small. Once you have identified it as a
and/or teachers, to clear the air. case of bullying, then you have to
There isn't an easy-to-follow address it immediately.
and effective action plan in What exactly is bullying? The
place. Oftentimes the situation dictionary definition is “to use superior
just goes on and on and on, strength to intimidate or influence
Text by Chris Sutton until you see the end result. Then we someone emotionally or physically”.
call it bullying, after the damage is In real life, bullying can take on a
Let's face it, bullying is no longer already done. variety of different forms. When we
like it was when you and I were Someone can get bullied for weeks talk about zero tolerance and
growing up. In the old days, bullying and months and years on end with no addressing things immediately, you
had to happen face-to-face. You had physical contact. They're waking up have to know when a situation
to actually be in physical contact with not wanting to go to school and in fear qualifies as actual bullying. We don't
another person to effectively bully for their life, because of something want to be overzealous, walking on
them or to get bullied. someone said about them in a social eggshells all the time.
Today, fifty percent or more of media forum on the Internet. The Once you determine that bullying is
incidents involve cyber bullying, which bullying may go on at night while the in fact going on, then you have to take
takes place online. Two people don't student is asleep, and when they wake immediate action steps. Remember,
even have to meet each other face-to- up the next morning they read all sorts that fire can get out of control really
face for one to bully the other. It can of horrible stuff and then they have to quickly, and the effects of bullying can
happen with the push of a button. We go to school and deal with the looks last well into adulthood. It's up to
have Internet tough guys and girls, and the laughing behind their back, parents and other responsible adults to
people who hide behind a screen because it seems like everybody in the help young people cope with the world
name and think they can say anything whole school has read it, too. we live in today. Every child deserves
they want. For kicks they try to wreak There is face-to-face bullying. There to grow up in a safe environment, and
havoc on somebody's life, without is cyber bullying. The reality is that it's up to the adults in that child's life to
ever having to meet the person face- both wreak havoc on the victims, not make that happen. It's up to you.
to-face. Their victim may be a only if they may be weaker physically,
but because they are susceptible to A former street cop, sheriff, and
influence by their peers, which most maximum security prison guard.
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The “C” Word — A Minute Motivator • Where to Punch and where NOT to Punch
Speech about Practice and • The Front Leg Stretch (You Can Always do Better
Commitment. Than You Think You Can!)
• The “C” Word — a Stump Speech about Practice
and Commitment
It’s important that you have a tool box of “minute
motivators” on respect, self-discipline, persistence etc... Ending Lesson 1 and Building
The Martial Arts Teachers’ Members area has dozens of Excitement for Lesson 2
these speeches already written for you at
www.MartialArtsSchoolOwners.com
At some time during your first or second intro lessons, One of the primary goals of the first lesson is to get the
for children old enough to comprehend it, a short “stump” prospective student to come back for the second lesson.
speech should be given about the meaning of commitment One way to do that is to show the student a front kick and
(the “C” word) and the need for practice. For commitment, side kick and let them know that’s “some of the fun and
the chat might go like this: exiting stuff” they’ll be learning when they return next. In
addition, you’ll want to remind them to practice as much of
“Johnny, commitment means you go beyond just the first lesson as they can remember as you’ll be testing
“trying” something; it means you find a way, regardless of them for their white belt at the end of the second lesson.
the obstacles. Commitment is standing at the end of the
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throwing away the key. You MUST have commitment to Arts Teachers’ Association and the author of the
get anything out of the study of the martial arts…without bestselling books on how to run a successful
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Most of us fail when we lack commitment, so here’s the
deal: You can’t join this school and I won’t teach you if you
won’t commit yourself to this program. Now here’s what I
mean by commitment: You must practice what you learn in
classes at least 10 minutes per day, on the days you don’t
attend (take Sunday’s off if you like). Also, you must
commit yourself to a minimum of 100 attempts before
giving up on anything I teach you, and that includes the
number of classes you attend. Can you do that?”

Now, of course, we’re presuming that you’ve built a solid

level of rapport with the student, and that the student is at
a peak of enthusiasm due to the instructor’s masterful
teaching. In other words, don’t ask this question unless
you’re sure to get a “YES, SIR!”

Children’s Intro Lesson

Plan: (Sample)
• Eye Contact
• “Yes Sir, No Sir”
• Attention and Bow
(most important of
Martial Arts)
• Polite Greeting
• Ready Position
• Switching Feet
• Slide Step
(forward and back)
• Double Punch
MA Pro
 History

eter Urban is without a doubt one of the most According to Bob Dalgleish Urban vowed to personally

P
influential martial artists of the 20th Century. erase the validity of dan rankings in the USA and he did so.
Born New Jersey Urban began his karate Urban claimed that there were always two types of black
training in 1952 while a sailor in Yokohama belts, those who earned their ranks legitimately and those
Japan under the guiding light of Richard Kim and who became slave black belts. These were the ones who
then Mas Oyama and finally under “The Cat” were given dan ranks and knew they did not deserve the
Gogen Yamaguichi. These three (along with the JKA) are the rank and who do whatever he wanted in either
ones who shaped the martial arts to become as popular appreciation or fear of being outed so to speak.
outside Japan as inside Japan in the 1950's and 1960's.
It was the late Richard Kim that said Peter Urban is the The Maestro (as he preferred to be called) thru all this
only man he ever met that knew no fear whatsoever. maintained his sense of humor and kindness for his
Urban was a Geijin or foreigner in Japan during the early students while continuing to write books to pass on his
1950's and it was during this time he trained with best of unique way of thinking. Although he wrote several books
the best. over the years none reached the popularity that his book
When he came back to USA in 1957 he was the official
representative for the Goju Kai headed by Yamaguichi
Gogen. He represented the organization until the mid
1960's when he had a falling out with Yamaguichi in a story
made for TV itself.
By this time he was the biggest name on the East Coast
of the USA and was in great demand as an teacher in New
York City where he had a 3month waiting list and as well
as the nations #1 referee in tournaments. Students of his
like Al Gotay, Chuck Merriman, Frank Ruiz, and Luis
Delgado were the best competitors on the East Coast
during the Manhattan Center Days.
Other students of his like Aaron Banks, Skipper Ingham,
and Bob Dalgleish were making names for themselves as
well in other ways.
After the split with the Yamaguichi's in 1965 he started his
own organization calling it USA Goju Ryu Karate. Even this
was started in yet another story made for TV as meat cleavers
and guns were brought to the forefront in its inception.
Things changed though after this point in time not only in
the training of students but also in his entire attitude
towards the martial arts.
Karate
 Karate

“The Karate Dojo” did. The book still in publication with Although he was a technically gifted karate ka in his
Charles Tuttle out of Rutland Vermont is still one of the early years it was his unique perspective on life that set
best sellers the company has. him apart from the rest of the martial arts practioner's
Recently his star has faded some what but with the and made him what he was.
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seems his name now will go down in eternity as the book everyone is looking for someone to save him or her from
has all the goodies and truths in it that we have all themselves and enlightenment is realizing the fact, that,
wanted to hear for years about this American Legend. that someone is yourself”.
Peter Urban,
when he was born
the mould was
surely broken and
there will never be
anyone who can
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uniqueness. He
was most certainly
a one of a kind and
a pleasure to know
as a man for any of
us who came into
his teachings.

Peter Urban America's 1 st

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 As is customary, it was held the classic annual meeting of the Valencia Hall
of Fame, organized by Grand Master Santiago Sanchis. This year it released
its new seat in the Hotel Sorolla of the city of Valencia, certainly a very
favorable change. With his distinctive personality, the host distributed prizes
and distinctions gathering around him foreign and domestic guests.
 The world of Martial Arts merged with military and police groups from various
countries, and the special guests from the group of "illustrious Spaniards."
Magnificent demonstration of Valencian folklore, welcome cocktail, gala dinner,
awards ceremony, dancing and lots of applause. Besides these lines, some of the
many memorable moments of the night.
 Always with the Ochikara, "The Great Strength" (called e-bunto in the Shizen vernacular tongue) or secret wisdom
of the ancient Miryoku Japanese shamans, as a backdrop, the author takes us into a world of genuine reflections
that are capable to move at once both the reader's heart and head, thus placing him continuously in front of the
abyss of the invisible, as the true final frontier of personal and collective consciousness.
The spiritual taken not as religion, but as the study of the invisible, was the way of the ancient Miryoku sages to
approach the mystery in the framework of a culture as rich as unknown, to which the author has wholeheartedly
devoted.
Alfredo Tucci, Manager Director to Budo International Publishing Co. and author in the past 30 years of a large
number of titles about the Warrior's Way, offers us a set of extraordinary and profound reflections, which can be
read individually in no particular order. Each one of them opens up a window to us through which we can take a
look at the most varied subjects from an unexpected angle, now dotted with humor now with forcefulness and
grandiosity, placing us in front of eternal matters with the view of the one who has just arrived and doesn't agree
with the common places in which everyone coincides.
We can affirm with conviction that no reader will be indifferent to this book; such is the strength and intensity of
its contents. Saying this is saying a lot in a world crowded with collective mangers, interested and behavioral
ideologies, manipulators and, in short, spurious interests and mediocrity. It is therefore a text for big souls and
intelligent people who are ready to look at life and mystery with the freedom of the most restless and scrutinizing
minds, without dogmas, without transient morals, without subterfuges...