Icho Yama Ryu

Last few days for workouts

2007-10-22T14:52:00.000-07:00

Guys,

Sorry I have not posted for the last few days. I been a bit busy. I took Thursday and Friday off since I was really sore and thought I would be at Dylan's Kettlebell Seminar on Saturday, however, my wife had other plans for me.

So here is Saturday's work out

Morning Jack Lalanne audio workout. That old man still kicks my ass.

Evening
3:30 of hard and fast Deashi berai (sp) this wil really work the core and break a sweat
3 Minute of hard knees
3 Minutes Kettle bell push press

3 Set of each
25 Push ups
25 Squats
25 Pull ups or Handstands

Now for the hard part, I can't really do these the way they should be done, but it is worth trying.
L-sit for two minutes
Plaunche for two minutes
Handstand for two minutes (I can do this)
Front Lever for two minutes

Do the best you can

Sunday
Went hiking for about five miles.
Yoga
Then I did a caporeia workout which I have done in the past, but I did slow
Do three sets of each

janga for 20 steps
Side lundges 20 steps
Front kicks 10 each legs low ans slow
Back kicks 10 each way low and slow

then do Bas Rutten Leg switch 10 each leag
then do Leg switch 20 both legs

Monday's work out
This morning I was sore, so I did a yoga for about 30 minutes then I had to get to work.

I ran for five miles when I got home. It took me along time 61:47 and it was a run walk. I feel like I am getting stronger, but I can't seem to keep the weight off. So for the next month I will be doing some long runs, added to my workout.

That is what I have been up to the last few days.

Train hard.
Jason

Wednesday Morning workout 10/17/07

2007-10-17T15:10:00.000-07:00

Here you go guys,

Kettlebell Warm Up - 3sets x 15 reps two hand swings
Kettlebell Russian Twists 3 Set X 15 reps
Kettle bell Diagonal wood 3 Set 15 each side
4 sets x 6reps Kettlebell Clean, Squat, Press
4 Sets x 10 Reps leg lifts

Good workout, I was hurting

Jason

"All we need n life is Pride and Discipline"

Jack Lalanne

Tuesday Workout

2007-10-16T14:11:00.000-07:00

Guys,

This morning workout is really all about the upper body. Enjoy

Warm up
25 Hindu Squats
25 Push ups
Max Pull up
25 hindu Squats
25 Push Ups
Max Pull Ups
25 Hindu Squats
25 Push ups
Max Pull ups

Workout
10 Pull ups
10 Burpees
10 Handstand Push ups
9 Pull ups
9 Burpees
9 Handstand Push ups
8 Pull Ups
8 Burpees
8 Handstand Push Ups
7 Pulls ups
7 Burpees
7 Handstand Push ups
6 Pull Ups
6 Burpees
6 Handsatnd Push ups
5 Same as above
4 Same as above
3 Same as above
2 Same as above
1 Same as above

this really hurt, but felt good at the end.

A warrior must only take care that his spirit is not broken”

Sunday's workout

2007-10-16T14:07:00.000-07:00

Here what I did for Sunday

three minute rounds

Rope climb
Kettle bells swings
Indian Clubs
Wood Chopping
Weighted Jump rope

Ended with some partner Yoga

Courageous, untroubled, mocking and violent-that is what Wisdom wants us to be. Wisdom is a woman, and loves only a warrior.”

This morniging's workout 10/12/07

2007-10-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

Guys,

I am sorry for not posting any workout, in the last few weeks. I was on business travel and the only workouts was able to get done were the Bas Rutten thai boxing and chest expanders. This week, I just could not get off my butt. However, I am back and will be thrashing my self for the next few weeks to catch up.

Here is what I did this morning

20 two hand Kettllebell swings
60 russain twist
80 box Step ups
100 heavy bag jumps forward
100 heavy bag jumps backwards

I will get back on the horse, and keep posting.

Jason

“Take the first step, and your mind will mobilize all its forces to your aid. But the first essential is that you begin. Once the battle is startled, all that is within and without you will come to your assistance.”
Robert Collier quotes

Workout of the day 20070924

2007-09-24T13:15:00.000-07:00

Workout of the day

Here is what Justin and I ran through this morning:

2 Minutes Rope Climb
2 Minutes Trampling Jumping
2 Minutes Wood Chopping
2 Minutes Grappling bag lifts
2 Minutes Medicine Ball lifts
2 Minutes Kettlebell swing
10 Left
10 right
10 double hand
Until time runs out

We then wrapped up with 3 round each on the thai pads.

I did some light grappling at lunch today. Some pretty cool moves, we worked on a tie down with the gi, it was very nice.

Then we worked on the moving from the mount to the Ultimate hold down, to a side choke.

Last but not least we worked on counter to a sweep from the open guard.

Shuygo

Jason

Stuff

2007-09-23T07:30:00.000-07:00

For those of you who read this, Justin took his 2nd Kyu test on Friday night, it was nothing less than awesome. He is getting stronger and better everday, at one time I though he broke my arm, but I was fine, just a big baby on my part. His throws were awesome, and I hope to get his test up on the web soon.

Here is today's workout

Here is a heads up, this is one of the hardest workout I have posted. The only thing you will need is a pull up bar, if you do not have one do Handstand push ups.

Squats X 20
Pull Ups X Max
Push Ups X 25
Squats X 20
Pull Ups X Max
Push Ups X 25
Squats X 20
Pull Ups X Max
Push Ups X 25

Bear crawl X 1 Minutes

Rest 2 Minutes

Push Up Position X 2 Minutes (If you have to rest rest in Downward Facing Down)

Rest 2 Minutes

Bear Crawl X 2 minutes (Turn around by switching to a table position, then back to Bear crawl, if you have to rest rest in table position, do not let your butt touch the ground)

Rest 2 Minutes

Wall Chair X 2 Minutes

Burpees X 2 minutes ( Be sure and stretch yourself out on the jump)

As many sets as it takes to get 25 pull ups for the rest of the day.

Other Notes

I hung my climbing rope yesterday, it is not a easy as it was when I was a 17 -30 year old Jar head, I think gravity must have changed ;). Climbed it three times yesterday, but it was very hard.

Shugyo

Jason

This evening workout 20070910

2007-09-10T16:31:00.000-07:00

After the thrasing I had this morning, I wanted to just work out the soreness and do some light cardio.

I did the Budokan Yoga program. This is a great yoga routine and gets your warmed up and feeling good.

I then did 2 minutes of wieghted jump rope X 2 sessions
Chest expanders two bands time 15 reps
Jump ropes X 75 jumps
Chest expanders two bands X 10 reps
Jump rope X 50 jumps
Chest expanders X 10 reps
Jump rope X 30 jumps
Chest expander X 10 reps
Jump rope X 30 jumps

Done

This mornig workout Sep 10, 2007

2007-09-10T04:33:00.000-07:00

2 Rounds:
15-25 Squats
10-15 Pull-Ups ( I did handstand pushups since my wife is asleep in room with my pull up bar, and I can’t do 15 pull ups right now anyway.)
10-15 pushups
Elevated Box Jumps
Kettle Bell Cleans 15 each hand 1 set
Kettle Bell swings 10 each hand
Kettle bells swings 10 two hands
Indian clubs
Ground drills
· Escape from mount
· Escape from guard

Workout 20070614

2007-06-14T16:06:00.000-07:00

Today I only had chance for one workout.

Tom and I met at Larsons, we started with hitting the Thai pads, for a few minutes each. When then went to work some technique. Tom is a better grappler than me, so I go to learn today. We started in side control, Chuck has Tom working on a double shrimp to get out of this position. I like the idea of making this a reflex action. It help get you leg in, and get to half gard.

We then worked on and nice transition to the arm bar. It requiers you to lock one arm in while step over and around, it is not the normal way of stepping, I will have to show you guys next time I see you.

We then rolled well I said he was better, out of five matches I one only one. I do not mind losing since that is the only time you learn.

good day all in all.

Quote of the day
A government is like fire, a handy servant, but a dangerous master. George Washington

Class Wednesday 20070614

2007-06-14T15:32:00.000-07:00

Class last night was good, I only had two kids in the class. We work on defence from rear body grabs. Breakfalls, and some grappling drills.

The adult class was a special night. Marcus took his Green Belt test. The only problem with this is that only Spencer showed up. Poor Spencer took a beating as we went through the test, I took some on the pain, but the majority of it went to Spence.

After that we work some basic Jujutsu. Ude Garame or the Kimura if you are of the BJJ camp. We started it standing from a grappling stance. Then from a side grab. Then we went to the ground and worked it.

Workout for Wednesday
Morning
Kettlebells chest press 20 pounds X 20 reps
one hand swings X 20 36 lbs
Squats x 15 right and left side
Grappling bag tai Chi wist turners X 200
Kettle bell curls X 20 each hand

Afternoon
Track work out
1 lap + one sprint up the stadium
1 lap + one sprint up the stadium
1 lap + one sprint up the stadium (walk back down)
1 lap + one sprint up the stadium Walk back down
1 lap + One sprint up the stadium run down walk 1/2 lap
1/2 lap + sprint up stadium
1 Lap + sprint up stadium run down and 1 more lap

Pull ups X 4
30 crunches
Pull up X 3
30 flutter kicks
pull up x 2
30 knees to chest
pull ups X 1

Quote of the day
Do it vigorously, like somebody is chasing you. You've got to do it hard. Otherwise, if you just take it easy and do it longer, you are spending all that time when you don't need it. Use that extra time with your weights instead. Jack LaLanne

Workout Tuesday 20070612

2007-06-12T16:49:00.000-07:00

Here was today's workout, it was not very hard due to the fact that I getting over being sick.

Morning
15 Over head Kettle bell squats Left and right hand (20 pound kettlebell)
15 single arm swings squats left and right hand
20 Kettle Bell Fly
20 Kettlebell Double Arm High Pull
15 Right and Left Bent over row
30 Right and left Kettle bell split squats
20 jackknife ( my abs are really weak need to work them more)
15 Kettle Bell swing and push press right and left
15 Kettle Bell swing clean

I almost broke leg by not paying attention to my workoutt this morning, a 20 pound kettle bell can do a lot damage to your leg.

Evening
two mile walk (Should tell I still not feeling good)
3 mnutes of right arm figure 8 indian club
3 minutes of left arm figure 8 indian club
200 tai chi waist turners with grappling bag
3 minutes Indian clubs curls
3 minutes Indian club flys

I was done after this

Quote of the day
Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done. Robert A. Heinlein

weekend and workouts

2007-06-12T16:40:00.000-07:00

Guys,

I must tell you that I fell somewhat off the band wagon of my training this weekend. My wife wanted me to do yard work so this weekend, we did about 8 hours each day, and I did not really have it in me to work out. I will say that I spent some quality time with and ax and a dead tree in my yard, about 2 1/2 hours, and if you want a work out, on hitting something that is it. If my hands were not tore up I would look at buying some land just for that training. I think is is very much like the sledge hammer training http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/inmag10.htm I may try and find away to work into my workouts. I will not spend almost 200 bucks for something I can get at home depot for $15, I am just not built that way.

There was no workout out on Monday due to the fact that I was sick as a dog, further proof that hard work can kill you.

Train hard

Quote of the day
“Blood is just red sweat.”

Enjoy

Workout 20070607

2007-06-07T16:13:00.000-07:00

Here is today's workout.

This morning:

Grappling bag throws X 20
Grappling bag Tai Chi waist turners X 150
Right Kettle Bell Push Press X 12
Left Kettle Bell Push Press X 12
Kettle Bell Stiff Leg Dead Lift X 20
Russian twist X 15 (I need to work the abs more)
Turkish Get ups X 5 each side
Kettle Bell Push ups X 15
Kettle Bell Lunges X 15 each side
Kettle Bell Bent over rows X 12 each side
Kettle Bell Alternaing Swing squat X 15

Tonight I did seven three minute rounds of the Bas Rutten thai boxing. There are only seve rounds, so it is not two bad.

I did not get to go to class last night I had to work out a deal with getting the kids back in to their class.

Tomorrow we are going to work on boxing skills, I think we need to spend a little time in here.

Quote of the day:

Stranger, go back to Sparta and tell our peoplethat we who were slain obeyed the code.

Simonides

Workout Tuesday Night Wednesday Morning 20070606

2007-06-06T11:52:00.000-07:00

Well guys here is the workout for Last night and this morning.

10 rounds of 3 minutes each of Bas Rutten Boxing workout on the bag. Only 6 of the rounds were on the bag, but the ropes broke and I had to finish with shadow boxing. That extra minute is big change. This was followed by some streaching.

This morning workout was as follows:

2 minutes of Indian clubs
15 two hand kettle bell swings
100 grappling bag tai chi waist tuners
20 Kettle bell squats
20 Kettle bell upright rows
15 two hand kettle bell swings
50 throws with grappling bags
15 right bent over Kettle bells rows
15 left bent over kettle bell rows
15 teo hand kettle bells swings
20 180 degree kettlebell crunches
20 kettle bell chest presses
15 two hand kettle bell swings
50 Tai sabaki entrance

This got the blood flowing in the morning. I wrap up this conference this afternoon, and should be doing some training down in Fredericksburg tonight.

Check out the website if you want to come down www.ichoyamaryu.com

I will post some stats here soon.

Quote of the day
"Self-respect is the fruit of discipline." - Abraham J. Heschel

Blog back up and i am in business

2007-06-05T06:57:00.000-07:00

Guys,

Well I am at this security seminar in D.C. so I had a bit of time on my hands. In between naps. good lord this is boring. I did figure out how to post back to my blog.

I have been sending you guys my workout but I have not really gotten into details about it. So here is how it has been going:

Two Hand Kettle Bell swings X 15
One Hand Kettle Bell Swings X 15 each hand
One hand Kettle Bell Snacth X 10 each hand X 2 sets
turkish Get ups X 3 each side
Deck Squats X 10
Front squats X 15.

I normally do this in the morning and a Bas Rutten 10 rounds at night. If I can keep this pace up before I go to the http://www.paradisewarriorretreat.com/ I should be in good enough shape to complete the training. Do any of you want to go, with me, I did not ask, but you are all welcome. We also have the Goldberg Seminar coming up, on the 17th. If you you want to go please let me know.

I am going to try and get Sensei Jeff decker to come in a teach a class for you guys, he has been with Sensei lamond for about 15 years, one of my first classes was his Black Belt class. He is a Capt. of Marines and one of the first instructor at MCMAP. He is leveing for Oki soon, so this will happen sooner rather than later.

Jason

2006-10-18T12:38:00.000-07:00

Culpeper Class
10/17/06

Well class last night was interesting to say the least. I showed up early, and so did some other people. The kids class was controlled chaos until Jake showed up and helped me out. I got them started with warm ups, and rolls. Jake came in just as I was about to choke one to make an example. He got them lined up and started them on strikes.

Not to brag, but seeing the kids that have been with us for a while next to the new kids really makes me feel good, about how far they have come, or the new kids are all just tards.

After that we worked on rolls, and basic wrist escapes. Then we grappled. I keep the senior kids, with each other, since I did not think it would be fair to the new kids. It was good, not one injury.

The adult class was the worst one I ever taught. No one showed up on time. Jake and I were thinking of going home, when Mark walked in. We then started to work on Ude Garame (Arm Entanglement) when two other guy came in from the gym. So we stop what we were doing, and did four rounds of thai boxing. I wanted to give them a chance to catch up.

We then went back to working, on stopping a sloppy punch, with Ude Garame with a take down and submittal. Then with a tiger lock. We spent a little time on falling, these people did not have a problem with it, but I keep the falls low. Becca showed up a little but later, and we started with basic take down and defenses.

We ended class with chopping the other person down. We did this two ways, with a leg catch, and with out. As the other person kicks, you step in an kick th supporting leg out from under them as hard as you can. They fall, any Questions?

One funny story, Becca is always telling me how she can not kick hard. So, I said let it rip with a leg kick. The first time, I told her to hit me with her purse next time. So the second kick she let it fly. It caught me right on the nerve, gave me a dead leg and hurt like hell. I do a lot of body hardening all the time, and can take some pretty powerful kicks. This one hurt, I think I need to start doing more squats.

Shugyo
Jason

Quote of the Day
“The Believer is happiest, the skeptic is wise” old Greek proverb

Culpeper 100906

2006-10-10T09:51:00.000-07:00

Class last night was awesome, even if I do say so myself. We started with the Bas Rutten All around workout, or as I like to call it 28 minutes of hell. After that we worked on rear body grabs from behind. Below I sent a few defenses that you can work on. We then moved on to the ground. We worked on basic body positioning, some neck cracks and getting our of scarf hold down with and arm bar.

Make up class on Saturday and moving the dojo. I still do not know the time Saturday, but we will have class that day. Then we will move to Gold’s gym. Where I will watch my language and not tell people to poke out the eyes (much).

Shuygo!

Quote of the day

That which doesn't kill me, will make me stronger!

By Unknown

2006-10-03T07:11:00.000-07:00

Tyler was the only one that showed up for the kids class. Jump front kick, spear hand, were the new techniques and we reviewed all the old moves. We then did three rounds of the Bas Rutten Thai Boxing CD.
The following adults showed up: Marcus, Mark, Jonathan, and Lee. We did the first track on the Thai Boxing CD (10 2 minute rounds). After that we did some partner work with kicking shields and thai pads. We did two minute rounds for low round kicks, middle round kicks, and front knees. We discussed the proper techniques for each move then did the corresponding round. After that we had two new guys show up: Greg (Chad's Student) and Chuck (Greg's friend). Both worked out with us and we covered a few different techniques for getting someone off you who is in the mount. After that cool down we did a seven station workout: Squats, Gound and Pound, Jab and Overhand Cross, Low Round Kick, The Holder for the Round Kick (Kicking Shield), Jab Cross, and Jump Rope. Each of these was a two minute round with a minute rest inbetween. To finish up the class we covered some simple wrist grap escapes and control moves, and the last thing was how to check a leg kick both ways with your shin and with your calf.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the class. I'll talk to you later I got to go to court.
Jake

Class Fredericksburg and Culpeper

2006-09-26T06:48:00.000-07:00

Class Fredericksburg
09/22/06

Class was all about Ei Kyu, Sensei Lamond had us working this move all night. We started with the basic Ei Kyu. Then moved on to a Daito Ryu version that was pretty cool, if hard to get. If I had a good description of it I would post it. However, I think it would be an injustice for me to try.

Class Culpeper
09/25/06

Last night was a bit of a hodge pod, we had a pretty good turn out, with one new person, and Marc and Jared were back on the mats. We also had one of Chad Lebraun student stop by, I asked him to take of his shoes and work out, but he left.

We start with a light warm up, then it was time for Bas Rutten all around fighting CD. We only did four rounds, since we did not want to shock any one on there first night back.

We then went on and worked Osto Gari, with partners and as a combat line from an over hand club strike. We then moved on to Ei Kyu, both with partners and from an back hand club strike.

After that we worked Kote Gaeshi 1-4. Did some basic Tai Sabak. We then worked on breaking the guard.

Last but not least we did abs and some stretching. Class ran a bit over last night, but I am trying to cut down on injuries, with better conditioning and stretching.

Quote of the day
Many men feel that they should act according to the time or the moment they are facing, and thus are in confusion when something goes beyond this and some difficulty arises.
The man whose profession is arms should calm his mind and look into the depths of others. Doing so is likely the best of the martial arts.
Shiba Yoshimasa (1350-1410)

Osoto gari
http://judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/osotogari.htm

2006-09-18T08:33:00.000-07:00

Culpeper Class
09/15/06

Class on Friday was good. We started with the Bas Rutten MMA work out. We did six rounds, to get warmed up. Yeah, Warm up that is it.

We then worked on defenses against an over hand knife strike. Here is what we did.

Uke Attackes with an overhand stab.
Nage enters, with high blending block, step around and behind, moving one hand around to choke uke, and one arm over the knife attacking arm to break the arm.

Uke Attacks with over hand knife strike.
Nage enter in under the attacking arm (cold side), driving nage shoulder into uke’s arm pit. Nage’s arm then come around uke neck, and with a side choke turn and drive uke to the ground.

Uke Attacks with over hand knife strike.
Nage enters to the hot side with a blending block, at the same time strike to the nose with upward palm heel strike. Then step through and throw uke with Osoto Gari. Finish him.

We then moved on to multiple attackers. We started with one person, in the middle with eyes close and head down. Someone would come up and attack them with the pad. Nage would then explode on to them and the other two would enter. The purpose of this drill is to teach immediate reaction to a hostile situation and to line you attackers up. We then did the same drill with, one attacker having the knife, one with a club, and one with the kick shield.

Shugyo.

Jason

Quote of the day
“Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay it's price."--Sun Tzu

Website
https://www.goldstarvideo.com/browse/index.php

091106

2006-09-12T08:15:00.000-07:00

Culpeper Class
09/11/06

Class last night was pretty good, both classes were small, with school being back in sessions, life is getting pretty busy for all. We also had Jared come back to class. Here is what we did.

We started with a the Bas Rutten All around fighting workout. I just want to say this is a good work out. We only did five rounds, and I was sucking much wind, I think everyone got a good work out. I plan to rotate the Bas Rutten workout until we can do all of the nine rounds, at three minutes each. I do want feed back from all of you on this. If you think it is too hard, or if you would just rather, do our normal work out. Please provide some feed back. I like it because it pushes me as well.

After that we worked on some abs here is what we did.

Roll over X 10
Flutter kicks X 10
Leg Raises X 10
Full Body Crunches X 10
Left side crunches X 10
Right side crunches X 10
Yoga bridges X 10
Repeat

After that it was time to work some techniques. We have been getting away from our basic self defense, which is wrong. So I will be working a lot more with weapons. We work over hand club attack, form both the hot and cold sides.

We then work defense for a base ball swing. After this everyone’s arms were hurting (Go Figure), we did some leg locks from a bear hug attack.

Shuygo

Quote of the day"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." - General George Washington
Article
http://www.bstkd.com/seikyo1.htm

090606

2006-09-07T07:33:00.000-07:00

Culpeper Class
09/06/06

Here is a review of what we covered last night. I started the with a real light warm up. Just to get the arms moving. We then went into the Bas Rutten Boxing work out. I do a lot of different work out, and try to bring you guys the best. However, I normally take a piece here and there. This workout is so good I just reviewed the moves, pop in the CD and we got it on. Here is what it covers:

The punched are numbered.
1 =Jab
2=Jab Cross
3=Jab, Cross, Hook
4=Jab, Cross, Hook, Upper cut
Liver Shot = Left Hook to the body
Right body shot = need text?

He calls the punches in rapid order so you are always moving. Bas also believes that every punch should be thrown with KO power.

Track 1 has nine, 2 minute rounds. You will throw around 1000 punches. If you keep up.

I liked this work out and we will be using it in class a lot more. If we have an even number of people then we will use thai pads. I also plan on hanging the heavy bag, so that I can so we can work more on our striking. We then worked on Nikyu and a few counter to it.

I plan on doing the Thai work out this weekend and see if it kills me or not. If not we will add it. Same hold true for his MMA work out. I hope this improves our conditioning, and will reduce the number of injuries.

If you plan on going to the Goldberg Seminar at the end of the month please let me know, so that we can coordinate rides. Saturday, we may go out to dinner with Sensei Goldberg. The time I sent in another email, the cost is only $75. I will drive us from Fredericksburg, so no worries there. Since we are down to seven students, and the kids are not coming, I think we will have plenty of room in my car.

Other New
We need more people. For every person you bring in and they sign up and they pay for a month, you will get a month free. I think we offer quality Martial Art train at a really good price. So we just need to get the word out. I do not want to close the dojo, but if we do not get more people in I think I will only be able to hold on for another two months.

If that happens, I will not abandon the students who still wish to train; you will just have to come to my house, and train. I will not charge for it, so that is the good news, the bad news is that you will have to make the drive.

Insurance
I have said in the past that we will be moving to AAU insurance, this means you will have to cover your own insurance; many of you may already have it, if you play another sport. The cost is only $25 a year, my insurance run out in October, so please have it by then, here is the link below.

http://aausports.org/default.asp?a=pg_membership.htm

Thanks, and Shugyo
Jason

2006-08-29T15:02:00.000-07:00

Class in Culpeper
08/28/06

Class last night was a bit of a mix. We started with some good old fashion conditioning.

We did four stations with one rest station.

Jump Rope X 2 Minutes
Strikes from the guard X 2 Minutes (Rest holding the pad)
Side jump over heavy bag X 2 Minutes
Heavy Indian Clubs X 2 Minutes

We then did a striking drill.
1st Drill
Player 1 Jabs
Player 2 stuffs the jab
2nd Drill
Player 1 Jabs
Player 2 stuffs jab and kicks to left side of player 1
3rd Drill
Player 1 Jabs
Player 2 stuffs jab and kicks to left side of player 1
Player 1 blocks kick with elbow
4th Drill
Player 1 Jabs
Player 2 stuffs jab and kicks to left side of player 1
Player 1 blocks kick with elbow
Player 1 one throws left hook and straight right

We then moved on to defense against round kicks.

We then moved on to sweeps.
http://www.judoinfo.com/video/gokyo/SasaeTsuriKomiAshi.wmv
http://www.judoinfo.com/video/gokyo/DeAshiHarai.wmv

After that we did some San Kyu
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.hwarang.org/images/tohesank.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.hwarang.org/Jointlock.html&h=216&w=216&sz=11&hl=en&start=16&tbnid=_3AJ6h9Wq-lBJM:&tbnh=107&tbnw=107&prev=/images%3Fq%3DWrist%2Blocks%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26rls%3DGGLD,GGLD:2005-09,GGLD:en

We then bowed out

I just want to let you know that for everyone you bring in and they sign up for a month, you guys will be getting a month free.

Quote of the Day
Genius is perseverance in disguise." (Mike Newlin)

Website
http://www.functionalhandstrength.com/

Culpeper Class 082306

2006-08-24T10:16:00.000-07:00

Culpeper Class
08/23/06

Well Class last night went better than I hoped. I felt really bad, but we worked through it.

The kids class we covered some more basic strikes, and did some free sparring. Followed by take downs, and grappling.

The adult class we did a bit of different warm up. We did all the normal stretching, then we worked out. We started with blasting our abs.

1. Leg roll overs x 10
2. Flutter kicks x 10
3. Leg lifts X 10
4. Crunches X 10
5. Bicycles X 10
6. Right side crunches X 10
7. Left side crunches X 10
8. Full Body Crunch X 10

Then Repeat

Next we did Handstands front and Back
Wheel barrel walking
Shadow Box X 3 Minutes
Thai Pads X 3 Minutes
Shadow Box X 3 Minutes
Thai Pads X 3 Minutes

We then worked on stand up submissions

Ude Garame from the clench
Tiger lock from the clench
Uchi Matta from Clinch

After that we worked on Leg Locks

Class Fredericksburg

2006-08-23T10:31:00.000-07:00

Fredericksburg Class
08/22/06

Last night was a good class. Sensei wanted to work some basic self defense so we did. We started with being attacked, with a straight arm choke. We used Niku to counter and submit the guy. This then led to Striking and kotegeashi. We also worked on striking the windpipe to kotegeashi take down.

Last we worked on spinning the hips if someone pushes you. That is pretty much it.

Quote of the day
Men fight for liberty and win it with hard knocks. Their children, brought up easy, let it slip away again, poor fools. And their grandchildren are once more slaves. ~D.H. Lawrence, Classical American Literature, 1922

Link
http://www.usjudo.org/

Class Culpeper

2006-08-17T10:46:00.000-07:00

Class 08/16/06
Culpeper

Last night was a pretty good class. The kids class, we worked on falling did some drills and games, then I have them work on their Jabs, Crosses, and round kicks.

The adult class only had three people in it. We started with some intensity drills.

Ground and pound X 2 minutes
Jump rope X 2 minutes
Burpees X 2 minutes
Marcus drill X 2minutes.

We then worked on some chokes. I started with reviewing blood chokes and air chokes. We then went over CCT, and the over arm choke. Some defenses against the choke. Finally we moved on to some gun defense from a gun to the head.

Shugyo

Quote of the day
Run from a knife, charge a gun

Jimmy Hoffa

Great book
http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/FightersNotebook/

Royce Gracie Seminar

2006-08-14T04:55:00.000-07:00

Royce Gracie Seminar
08/11/06

Here is my attempt to capture what we did at the Royce Gracie Seminar. First, let me say that it was really good. We started working on submission chains. I will use Player 1 and Player 2 to describe the techniques.

Player 2 will start on all fours. Player 1 will hold Player 2 down with body weight, post your left knee on their left knee, grab their right side, and roll them over onto player 2 back, and get side mount.

Next, you will do the same move, but Player 2 will roll back onto all fours. Player 1 will hold onto their back to slow their movement. This will create a hole between their left elbow and left knee. Player 1 will shoot their left leg, into this hole, and use the momentum to take Player 2 back, while shooting your right leg over and getting your leg hooks in.

Next, you do the same move, but player 2 will block the second hole (On his right side) with their elbow and knee. Player one will then roll back onto the floor, cross Player 1’s left leg over Player 2’s leg (in between the ankle and the calf), Player one will reach up grab Player 2’s leg, and submit them with the leg lock.

Next, you do the same thing, but Player 2 will roll out of it grabbing Player 1’s arm and submitting him with Arm Bar.

After that we worked on getting the arm bar from the guard. This is nothing new to most of us, so I will not go into great detail. We then moved on to missing the arm bar and getting the triangle choke.

This next part will require a little more explanation. Player 2 pulls his right arm out of the arm bar, Player 1 will roll catching Player 2 left shoulder and elbow with Player 1 leg. You will have to trap that arm to the side of your body, as you roll down your legs will force Player 2 body to the ground, you can then use your weight to drive that arm up his back into a hammer lock or Ude Garame, this will give you a submission.

After this Royce, broke the class into two groups, those who had grappled over a year and those who have not. Marcus and I partnered up. I learned that when Marcus says we do not have to go hard, he really means “Here I come”. Either we were really good or really bad, because he asked who we train with. We then switch groups.

The next time we were back on the mat, he chose our partners. This is why I hate being big. My first opponent, wanted to be it the guard, and we started to roll. He went for a triangle, I was able to stack him and roll him into the Boston Crab, he rolled out of it, but I caught his legs and tapped him with an ankle lock.

My Next opponent, I put him in my guard. I was able to reverse it, and tap him with a front sleeper hold.

By this time I was beat. Royce pull me out and told me to go get some air by the fan and come back. My last opponent was a pretty cool guy and I started in the guard. I went for and X choke, and he shot in for an arm bar. I stacked and rolled him on to his back. I was able to get a good side mount and tried to work his arm, he was just to strong, he got me in his half guard, at this time I was sucking much wind and decided to end this. I used my right hand to grab his collar bone and drive his head to the mat. I then used my left fist to choke him, between the floor and my fist, and I got the tap.

Royce then promoted several people including myself and Marcus to Gracie Blue belt. It is kind of nice to fight for rank. I like the idea.

About Royce Gracie, he seems like a really nice guy. He does move like a snake, tall and lean. He very knowledgeable, and explain thing well and from lots of different angles. I would do another seminar with him.

Jason

Class in Fredericksburg 080806

2006-08-09T06:33:00.000-07:00

Class In Fredericksburg
08/08/06

Sensei Lamond is out of town and asked me if I could cover class for him. The turn out was a little low. Only one person showed up, but I decided that since we were both there and dress up, we should work. We worked on a lot last night. We started with a defense to a round kick, then defense for a side kick. Then defense for a front kick. After that we moved onto knees, and irimi nage.

From here we work on defenses against kick on the ground. Some ankle locks and we finished with some Daito Ryu. I find it amazing that everyone is better at Daito Ryu than me.

Quote of the Day
Jason’s Rules for Jujutsu
1. If you grab something do not let go.
2. Keep twisting until it breaks.
3. Everything should be done as if constipated (Meaning drop your center)
4. Almost all move work better by stepping on their toe.
5. When biting the Teeth must meet.
6. It is not the first strike that hurts then, it is 5th through the 15th.
7. All people fight less effectively when you pop and eye ball out.
8. When in doubt break something.
9. There is no such thing as a fair fight, he them with what ever you can find.
10. It is better to be judge by 12 than carried by 6.

Shuygo

Grappling

2006-08-07T05:29:00.000-07:00

Grappling Sunday
08/07/06

Yesterday was a good grappling class, which is odd since everyone that showed up did not feel like grappling. We started with some dirty tricks on how to get the guy off you. These include:

Driving you knuckle into their ribs.
Jabbing them in the throat.
Messing with their legs.
Grabbing and pulling the collar bone.

Next we worked on some throws, we did drop one arm shoulder throw, and Uchi Matta. After that it was time to get it on. We did not have that many matches, we went four minute rounds. Only Charlie, Alex, Dominic and myself showed up.

For those of you who want to go to the Royce Gracie Seminar on Friday meet me at Highlander at 1615 or 4:15 PM. We will then go pick up my students in Culpeper, and head out to Ruckersville. The cost is $60.

Jason

Culpeper Class

2006-08-05T07:36:00.000-07:00

Culpeper Class
08/04/06

Class was all about grappling last night. We partnered up and did about half and hour of conditioning.

Leg lifts X 2 minutes
Sit up with Jab cross in the Guard X 2 minutes
Arm Bar drill X 2 minutes
Body poison drill X 2 minutes

Then we started on the ground. We started working the basic Arm Bar from the mount. We then moved to working it from the guard. Next we then moved to working Ude Garame from side mount. After that we did a drill to work on our butterfly guard. By this time we were all pretty beat, so we did more drills. We did the back spin drill so we could practice putting all the body weight on the uke while moving, and we did the roll drill so you can stay ahead of uke.

Quote of the day
The less effort, the faster and more powerful you will be.

Bruce Lee

Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn_W03JgqSY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y21U19eqYSM&NR

Culpeper Class 080206

2006-08-03T08:06:00.000-07:00

Culpeper Class
08/02/06

I just want to say it was great to have such a good turn out for class last night. Congratulations to Jim and Jenn on a really good test. I was also really happy to see Joe back last night.

Since the Yellow belt test is a bit longer that the blue we did not do any conditioning last night. Plus it was 107 when I drove up. I will let you know to drink water for Friday ;).

The moves we worked on were defenses from a rear body grab under the hands. We did both Niku and a spinning Kanesesa Waza. After that we club to the top of the head. For this we used a blend coming around into a choke and arm bar. We finished up the night with Irimi nage jujutsu style. Then I worked on the counter to Irimi Nage Aikido style.

Quote of the day
If someone asked me what a human being ought to devote the maximum of his time to, I would answer, "Training." Train more than you sleep.Masutatsu Oyama

Great clip enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6lURkxiDIY&mode=related&search=Steven%20Segal%20movies

072606 Culpeper

2006-07-28T05:42:00.000-07:00

Class Culpeper 07/26/06
Jujutsu

This class was all about the Yellow belt test. We started with a cross wrist grab defense, I gave the class three options (Kote Geashi, Kensenei Waza, and Niku).

Next we moved to a two hands on one wrist defense, this is a brutal defense involving elbows and leverage, I also demonstrated a Daito Ryu defense.

We then moved on to Lapel grabs. Single hand, double hand and both left and right while being pulled. We used the Niku, and Osoto Gari for the single hand. Double hand we used the one arm shoulder throw and Kote Geashi. The pull close we used a defense that is just like Mug 2.

Last but not least we moved on to knife defenses. We started with and attack to the stomach. We used the basic knife entry and turned it in to a drop kanesesa waza. Next we did the face slash attack, the defense was osoto gari.

That was all we had for time.

Quote of the day
Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself -- Chinese Proverb

Link of the day
http://health.discovery.com/centers/nutritionfitness/nutrition/foodfit/greatways.html

072506

2006-07-25T07:37:00.000-07:00

Class Culpeper
07/25/06

Class last night was good. I am very glad you guys all turned out. In the kids class we work on basic grappling, arms and abs.

The Adult class was a bit more of a work out. I gave everyone two cards.
Hearts= Hindu Squats
Clubs= Normal Push ups
Spades=Scorpion Push ups
Diamonds=Diamond Push ups

That was fun and kick everyone ass. After that we worker our abs we did a round robin drill move straight from one exercise to the next:
Roll over X10
Flutter kicksX10
Full body crunchesX10
Right side raises X 10
Left Side Raises X 10
Bicycles X 20

We then moved on to two minutes striking drill. You throw four fast punches, and cover up, the holder will then hit you with the pads as soon as he stops attack again. We then lined up for rolls.

For the jujutsu portion of class we worked on Kote Geashi 1-4, Kensensu Waza, and Double wrist grabs, and cross wrist grabs.

I do have to complement Jonathan, he put me in a Niku that sent me threw the roof, and into self protection mode. I do need to watch my language, but man that hurt.

Good Work Jonathan

Jason

Quote of the day
Some Warriors look fierce, but are mild. Some seem timid, but are vicious. Look beyond appearances; position yourself for the advantage. -- Deng Ming-Dao

Class Culpeper 07/21/06

2006-07-22T09:18:00.000-07:00

Class Culpeper
07/21/06

Last night was a good class. We started with a circuit

2 X Minutes Heavy Indian Clubs
2 X Minutes Weighted Jump Rope
2 X Minutes Squats with Heavy bag
2 X Minutes Jab Cross Duck
2 X Minutes Shadow Boxing
2 X Minutes Pad work with Defense
2 X Minutes Shadow Box

We then moved on to Uke Waza. We started standing slow and worked our way up to more speed. We then did the Uke Waza Entrance from a looping right and left.
http://www.judoinfo.com/video/gokyo/UkiWaza.wmv
http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/ukiwaza.htm

Next we moved on to trips. I had the class do some foot drills, then we kicked the medicine ball around so you would understand how to strike the uke’s foot. We then worked on Hisa Guruma, okuriashi Harai, and sasae tsuri ko miaashi.

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/hizaguruma.htm
http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/okuriashiharai.htm
http://www.judoinfo.com/images/nauta/sasaetsurikomiashi.htm

Last but not least we finished up with some knife defenses.

The Kids class, we worked on front Stances, lunge punches, drill, and falling.

Shuygo

Quote of the Day
Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit. Vince Lombardi

Website of the day
http://www.mybeachbody.com/wowy/wowy_index.htm

Class July 10 2006

2006-07-21T08:13:00.000-07:00

Class Fredericksburg
07/10/06

Class was all about Uke Waza. Sensei Lamond had us run combat line after combat line. We worked on getting Uke Waza from every possible angle. After that we worked on blocking two punches and countering with Uke Waza.

That is pretty much it

Class Culpeper 070706

2006-07-08T07:55:00.000-07:00

Culpeper Class
07/07/06

Class last night was pretty good. I wanted to work out so we started with stations.

2 minutes Ground and Pound
2 minutes Ab wheel
2 minutes Indian Clubs
2 minutes Hindu Squats
2 minutes Jump rope

We then did some light stretching, and tested Jonathan. He did very well on his blue belt test.

Next, I wanted to work on some knees, I thought we had not been doing them a lot, I did not know Sensei Jake had you guys pounding away.

2 minutes knees as hard as you can
2 minutes knees working on the move
2 minutes jab cross

By this time we are were pretty wiped out.

We finished with some handshake techniques.

The Devils Handshake
Thumb Locks
Handshake take down
Handshake San Kyu

Guys we are going to be working throws next week this me. So practice you break falls.

Jason

Quote of the day
I know not how to defeat others; I only know how to win over myself.Yagyu Munenori

Link
http://www.crossfit.com/

Culpeper 070506

2006-07-06T05:30:00.000-07:00

Class started with a light warm-up of Jumping Jacks and Running in place for approximately one minute. Stretching followed that. After that we did 2 rounds of two minutes were every thirty seconds we did a different exercise: Push-ups, Crunches, Squats, and Shoulder Push-ups. We then started hitting the pads with the technique of the evening: Knee Strikes. We started with 2 two minute rounds of straight knees rotating partners every thirty seconds so that I could work with every one. Then we did the same rounds for the flying knee, and the roundhouse knee. We then covered possible defenses for a knee strike, the following were covered balance point manipulation when the strike has started, jamming the knee with your hand on the hip and we also discussed how some times you are going to get hit and you have to fight through that. As a cool down we practiced combinations, we discussed how generally striking with opposite sides every time allows your hip to get behind every strike. The combination that was practiced is as follows: Jab, Cross, Front Leg Roundhouse, now go to the Clinch and deliver two knees, finally push the attacker away and follow with a hook to the head (either hand).

Culpeper 062806

2006-07-03T07:47:00.000-07:00

Class on Friday
06/28/06

Class Friday was fun; we started with a light work out of Jump Rope, Indian Clubs, and some stretching. Then we played, cards. I dealt each of us four cards and each suit represented an exercise. Diamonds were Diamond Push ups, Clubs were Reverse push ups, Spades were normal push ups, and Hearts were Hindu Squats. The deck was heavy with Diamonds. Next, we did some one on one pad work with some Shadow boxing for the other people. Since we were uses the hand pads we worked a little on your bob and weave and ducking. After that we worked on the Yellow belt test. And we finished with some more stretching; I am trying to cut down on the amount of injuries that we have had.

Did one of you take my Heavy Indian Clubs?

Quote of the Day
"Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum." [Who desires peace should prepare for war.] (Flavius) Vegetius (Renatus), De Rei Militari III, c. 375 AD

Website of the day
http://www.hoplology.com/

Jason

2006-06-22T07:59:00.000-07:00

Culpeper Class 06/21/06

Last night was one of the better classes I think I taught. I really enjoyed it and those the showed up, I think did as well. It was all about self defense last night.

We started with some two step drills using Tai Sabaki 1-4. We did this for about 20 minutes. The purpose of this drill was to get you guys to enter, and not be scared to make contact with the other person. It will also help your timing, ranges, and just help you to understand body positioning.

Next we moved on to some immediate action drills. The purpose of these drills is to get you to react by muscle memory, when attacked. You stand in a neutral position and close your eyes. Uke will then circle you and attack you with the pads from any direction. You need to reset and explode with strikes, at least six rapid strikes.

Next we did this same drill, but we added a finish with a throw and kicking them when they are down. Since there is a bit more danger, when doing this I took the pads. So I would attack, they strike 6-7 time and finish with a throw any throw, then kick, stomps or what ever it takes. Remember in self defense anything goes.

The next drill was grappling for self defense. Now it is important to understand, in a self defense situation, when you are facing more than one attacker going to the ground and getting tied up is a bad idea.

The first drill uke has dragged you to the ground and is holding you in his guard trying to tie you up. Start striking everything, to make space. Reach down grab their testacies twist, and pull as you stand up (DO NOT LET GO). This servers two purposes. Most people in a fight can take a good shot to the testacies, I do not know anyone that can take them being ripped off. Plus, if you are standing there with a pair of bloody balls in your hands, not to many people will attack you.

Next, same drill uke will wrap you up to keep you from hitting them, you reach your hands up and drive your thumbs into their eyes, you really want to tickle their brain. For training I had people grab the side of the head and push hard into uke’s head. If you can’t reach the eyes go for the throat.

Next we turned the position over now you are on your back. Same thing start striking like an animal make space. Roll them over to the mount, repeat first drill. Work the eyes, throat, chokes, and using uke as a human shield incase someone else is attacking you.

Next we discussed the ancient and honorable art of kicking someone when they are down. Followed by a drill for striking first. You should avoid trouble when ever possible, but if trouble happen hit them first.

To do this we trained with hands down by our sides, and explode into the thai pads. The first strike really is just to stun the person so technique and form are not as important as speed. You next 4-6 strikes should be really good an powerful. Again think multiple attackers. We then did this from extreme close range, this led to your first strike being a head-butts. You need to practice your head-butts, if you want to have power with them, and get over the fear of hurting yourself.

I think that is it. I know this may sound brutal, but you need to train this way sometimes so that you can be ready to protect yourself and your family.

Quote of the day

Self-defense is the clearest of all laws, and for this reason: lawyers didn't make it”
Douglas William Jerrold

Class Culpeper 05/30/06

2006-05-31T07:53:00.000-07:00

Class Culpeper

05/31/06

Class last night was hot, there really is no other word for it. We did not do any conditioning, since it was 96 outside and maybe only 94 inside. Nicole did a great job on her test, I was really impressed. So here is what we did. We worked on counters to throws.

When Uke attacks with a hip throw, drop center while shooting your front leg, to the back of both of theirs. At the same time drop straight down while spinning to their front. This will drive uke into the mat, from there get in scarf hold position.

Next we work on some ground positions, Knee in stomach, mounts, side mount, north south, and scarf hold.

Next we worked the counter to the mount.

Finally we ended with a brief introduction to Ko ochi gara, O Ochi Gara (sp).

Since, I picked Daryl up at Highlander, I had to drop him off there. We were able to catch the last 30 minutes of Sensei Lamond’s class. We worked a Daito Ryu wrist lock that was really painful and fast. I will try to show it to you guys sometime.

Jason

Quote of the day

" What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand." (Chinese saying)

Move from last night (Some are a bit different)

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/kouchigari.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/ouchigari.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/hizaguruma.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/uranage.htm

Graplling Sunday

2006-05-30T05:35:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

We are a go for grappling on next Sunday, 4-June-2006.
Same Place, Same time:

Roaring Tiger Martial Arts
4500 Carr dr.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
The festivities start at 1:30pm.

Also, this week's workout was great. Thanks to Jason & Scott for leading the workout. The workout consisted of:

2-leg takedown drills
1-leg takedown drills
takedown counter using a tomoe-nage type motion throw counter using uke-waza to the rear.

and Randori...5 minute rounds. Yeah Baby! SHUGYO!

We also had a pretty good turnout (especially considering a bunch of us were up too late last night watching the UFC!):

Alan
Alex
Andrew
Ben
Charlie
Jake
Jason
Justin
Rob
Scott

I hope to see everybody next week!

Shugyo!
Alan

Culpeper Class 05/25/06

2006-05-26T14:46:00.000-07:00

Class Culpeper
05/25/06

Class last night was all about ground work. We did some light conditioning, then started. First we played with the Butterfly Guard. In this position you are on your back, with your feet on each side of Uke’s waist. You will need to control Uke’s arm, or gi. We use this position just to keep the attacker off you. Next, we worked from the butterfly guard to an armbar, on your belly, then on your back.

From here we worked on the triangle choke. This move is very hard if you have never seen it before, and many of you struggled with it. We will work this, some more later so that you can learn it. From here we moved on to some straight submissions. We worked the cross face lock, which hurts like hell if you have never felt it. Then we discussed the purpose of rolling the head into the chest, and how it hurts uke. Last we demonstrated, some leg locks to use when you are flat on your back and uke is trying to climb up.

Today’s work out was pretty light.

Run 3 miles
Ab wheel X 10
Jump Rope X 2 minutes
Ab Wheel X 10
Indian Clubs X 2 minutes

Quote of the day
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.”
-- President Ronald Reagan
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrlmOj9_4aI&search=Martial%20Arts

Class Culpeper workout today

2006-05-24T06:46:00.000-07:00

Class last night

05/23/06

I really enjoyed class last night. I was amazed at how well Conner knew his material. That really was the fastest test I have ever see, and I am sure that I have seen at least 50 Blue Belt test. Here is what we worked on. We did some light conditioning (Although, it kicked my butt). I am really feeling week on this diet.

2 Minutes Ground and pound

2 Minutes Elbow Strikes

2 Minutes Ab Wheel

2 Minutes Bridge

2 Minutes Jump rope

2 minutes Push ups

It is only 12 minutes of hard exercise, but it wore me out.

Next we worked throws, but from a combo start. You block the looping left or right with Tai Sabaki, Elbow to the face, come back around and throw with Koshi Garuma. Then we did block the punch with Tai Sabaki, elbow and take it into a Makiome (Sp) throw, finish on the ground.

Last but not least we worked counters to Ippon Seanoge (sp). It was a fun class, and time just flew by.

This mornings work out was not the hard. Matt and I met at Old Mill park. Here is what we did:

Jump rope 2 minutes

Ab wheel

FBSF X 10

Tai Chi waist turner X 100

The Vacuum X 10

Side Bends X 100

Hammer throws X 10

Trunk Rotations X 10 each way

Dynamic Side bend X 5 each way

Partner leg lifts X 35

Elbow strikes X 2 minutes

Cross elbow upper cut elbow X 2 minutes.

Enjoy

Jason

Quote of the day

"Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change." (Jesse L. Jackson)

Joke

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/video/media/humor.mpg

Grappling Sunday

2006-05-22T05:30:00.000-07:00

Grappling Sunday

05/21/06

This Sunday’s workout was real good. We had about nine people show up. Rob, took the lead and work some drills. They must have been real good drills, when I showed up everyone was sweating. We then went on to work a back mount drill, were the uke has your back and you must get out of it, you have two minutes on the clock. After that we went on to work some arm bars and locks. Finally with all the technique stuff done it was time to get it on. We broke into three group of three, and fought for two minutes each fight with one person having back to back fights. After everyone in the group had fought each other we swapped people around. Everyone’s skill is coming along really nice. I think in total I fought six times. At the end everyone was beat. It also looks like three people, from our group will be fighting on the 17^th of June. Two will be in the grappling contest, and one is fighting in the MMA. Please turn out to support them.

Jason

Quote of the day

"For with slight efforts how should we obtain great results? It is foolish even to desire it." (Euripides)

Workout of the day

Run 2 miles

Jump ropes 2 X 2 minutes rounds

Push ups

Bridge

Hindu Push Ups

Ab work

Class Culpeper

2006-05-19T05:07:00.000-07:00

Class Culpeper

05/18/06

Class was great last night. The conditioning was good. You guys really are improving. So here is a review of what we did.

Conditioning

2 Minutes Ground and Pound (Working heavy bag on the ground)

2 Minutes Knees

2 Minutes Weighted Jump Rope

2 Minutes Speed Jump Rope

2 Minutes Uppercuts

It just does not seem like 10 minutes will kill you in a work out, but it can.

For class we worked San Kyu, formal and with a take down. We then work defenses against, the hammer lock. It was a good class.

Good news is that I signed the lease last night and we will move in to the new place. We will move in June 7^th.

Quote of the day

"Life has two rules: Number One, never quit; Number Two, always remember rule number one." (Duke Ellington)

Joke

What are the three biggest lies told in Jujutsu?

I haven't worked out in a while.
Let's play light.
Oops. I'm sorry.

051806 workout

2006-05-18T10:31:00.000-07:00

Today’s Workout

05/18/06

Well guys today I did a fartlick (real name) run. This is basically a run where you have exercise about every 150 yards. I only did two miles, but this course I was on 24 stations. Here are the stations

1. Hindu Squats

2. Push Ups

3. Tai Chi waist turners

4. Sit ups

5. Pull ups

6. Arm circles

7. Steel rings

8. Step ups

9. Dip bar

10. Push ups

11. Leg lifts

12. Dolphin kicks

Repeat

Jason

Quote of the day

That which doesn't kill me, will make me stronger!

Website

http://www.mattfurey.com/

Class in Culpeper last night

2006-05-17T11:27:00.000-07:00

Class Culpeper

05/17/2006

Class last night was great. Congratulations’ to all of you guys on your test. Here is a recap of class last night and what we did afterwards.

Becca, Spencer, Jared, and Joe, all tested for Blue belt. They all did great. After Class Sensei Lamond decided to teach a class on the Kubaton. This is a extremely painful class for most people. We did wrist grabs with the Kubaton in you hand, then in the other hand. We did striking with the Kubaton. Some “Come a longs” and some other painful stuff. I will not describe the moves here, since I am not sure I can.

I also had a two good workouts today. This morning Justin, Matt, Karen, and I met at old mill park to work out. Here is what we did:

2 minutes of weighted jump rope

2 minutes of push ups

2 minutes of leg raises

2 minutes of knees

2 minutes of low round kicks

2 minutes of jab cross

I know this is only 12 minutes with 1 minute off between rounds, but is was a good workout.

I also went for a trail run today of about 3 miles. It was a good run until I came across a four foot snake, I had to run around him. Way around him.

Quote of the day

Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. ~Josh Billings

Website to check out

http://www.e-budo.com/

Class in Fredericksburg

2006-05-16T07:24:00.000-07:00

Class Fredericksburg
05/16/06

Class in Fredericksburg last night was great, Sensei Lamond was on his game. It was all about Kansensa Waza. We started with the formal position. Which is good to all ways work the basics. Next we did the entry from a reverse Kote Geashi. I am not a big fan of the entry but when mixed with a Kansensa waza, it works real well. We then went from there to a Miyama Ryu take down.

This take down is hard to explain, from the Kansensa Waza, You stand up next to Uke, lock you arms out, putting you Koba (webbing of the hand) into there shoulder. Now, keeping uke at you waist, cross the foot closest to uke in front of the other foot and step out. This should make Uke drop on there face. The submission is the same finish in Basic Knife.

Next we made the move a little more street smart. From Kansensa Waza, drop straight through Uke shoulder driving them to the mat. Now sit out and through the arm. This hurt like a son of a bitch, and must be practiced slow at first. The submission comes by bridging your hips, and lifting on the arm while driving the shoulder into the ground.

Last but not least we did a quick break Kansensa Waza, this is done from on high. Grab Uke’s wrist and enter the arm with with just your elbow, explode down. This one is quick, and the arm will break easy, so be careful.

That is all for now.

Jason

Quote of the day
"Instead of thinking about where you are, think about where you want to be. It takes twenty years of hard work to be an overnight success." (D. Rankin)

Website
http://www.judoinfo.com/

Culpeper Saturday

2006-05-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

Three people showed up, Spence, Becca, and Conner. We worked through some stretches, calmed any concerns about the test itself. I explained that unlike what they may be used to in school, this test is looking for reasons to pass them, not excuses to take points away. We worked for almost three hours and didn’t quite make it through the entire test. The physics of the moves were explored until they could determine the key parts of the move and execute at least that part well. There was a strong focus on technique and repetition until everyone felt comfortable with each specific skill. They should all do great on the test barring an attack of nerves. We also figured out why Conner and Jenn have a hard time with the rolls. They both have very stiff straight backs, and don’t curl up very easily. In essence, it’s like trying to roll a tire that has a flat spot on it. They tend to splat rather than roll, and it hurts, so they aren’t highly motivated to keep doing it over and over. I worked with Conner to get him to practice “turtle-ing up” to make his rolls smoother and less painful. It seems to be taking him in the right direction.

Culpeper 05/11/06

2006-05-12T10:57:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

Class Culpeper
05/11/06
Class last night was physically very easy. I think mentally it was hard for some. We went over the Blue Belt test, and the Yellow belt test. I will start with what was good. Almost everyone had good throws, you knew the moves and you executed them well. For the most part your fall were good, towards the end you guys were getting tried and started to make mistakes, which happens, we just need to work these until they are second nature. Your three formal Kote Geashi looked real good with the exception of number three. All of your mugs looked real good.
Now come the bad part. No of the statements I make in here are your fault. The student is never wrong, the Sensei is wrong in his teaching methods. Many of you forgot kansensu waza, this is a bread an butter move that we will spend more time on. The wrist grabs, need more work, focus on striking then applying the move. Tai Sabaki needs work, this is also my fault, to me it is basic and I need to really get you to practice moving into the attack. Once, you learn this it becomes common sense. We will also be spending more time with knife attacks.
All of these things are on your test. Remember that the test is a tool for me to see where your skill level is and what the class as a whole need to work on. The belts, while everyone like to have some color around the waist are just that. They hold you gi together and let me know what you should be working on and how hard of falls you can take. I stick by my statement that 90% of the Black Belts in the world would be beat up by most street thugs. I just want you guys to be in the other 10%.

Morning workout

2006-05-10T10:23:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

This morning 0530 came way too early for me. However, training should occur every day. This morning for Road Work Matt, Justin and myself showed up. I brought my heavy bag so we could get a little ground and pound in. Here is the work out as follows.

2 Minutes “Ground and pound” on heavy bag on the ground. This is everything from head butts to knees.

2 Minutes Jump Rope

2 Minutes of the Ab wheel

2 Minutes of Thai pad work

2 Minutes of squats with the heavy bag

We then ran some hill sprints

I do not know if it was the work out last night or this morning, but I am beat. Next road work session we be on Friday. Let me know if you want in.

Jason

Culpeper Class last night

2006-05-10T10:11:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

Class last night

Last night was a great class last night. I hope you guys enjoyed the conditioning. I also hope that you feel that you are getting fitter, I know many of you are in better shape than I am, but we can all get in better fighting shape. So here is what we did.

2 minutes of Indian Clubs

2 minutes of Jump rope

2 minutes Thai pad work

2 minutes leg lifts

2 minutes of the ab wheel

2 minutes of crunches

2 minutes of push ups

2 minutes of hindu squats or burppee’s

The class portion we worked on basic knife defense. We all need some more work on this move. We then worked with the knives in close less than two feet. We did a disarm with a takedown, and one with a takedown and San kyu

Quote of the day

Unless you do your best, the day will come when, tired and hungry, you will halt just short of the goal you were ordered to reach, and by halting you will make useless the efforts and deaths of thousands - Gen. George S. Patton

Funny Story

A friend of mine Jake Davis, who has been doing Martial Arts for about 20 years, was getting out of shape and decided it was time to get back in the dojo. Jake had been going around checking out all the local schools. When he comes to one by the airport. He asked the guy what he taught. He stated that it was a traditional Korean Art that he made up (This should always be a warning sign). He then proceeded to demonstrate with Katas. Jake then asked the Master what his history is. The Master then goes on to say he was in the South Korean Army and taught special people. Now I am sure he meant Special forces, but the image that pops in to most people mind when they hear this is not a Special Forces instruction.

Later Jason

Grappling Sunday

2006-05-08T07:59:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

This post comes from Charlie, since I could not go.

Jason

I think todays class went very well, it was my first day back to grappling in a while. Scott was senior today and most everyone was new, we had; myself, Andrew, Jeff, Alan <--younger one, Domonique?, Marcus, SuHan and even my boss Master Jin. We ran some drills (4 corners) rotating partners then proceeded to go over a few subs; Americana, Kimura and Omoplata. from there on is was all Randori and some good matches at that. 2 minute rounds with one min rest. rotating partners for about 30 minutes. <-- very good training. The day did end short however with Scott needing to leave early and almost everyone else (including myself) being DONE :)

I will translate the names of the moves to Jujutsu terms.

Class Fredericksburg 050506

2006-05-07T07:25:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

Fredericksburg Class

05/05/06

Friday nights class was all about knives. Sensei Lamond wanted us to work in close with our defenses against a knife. This means that the moves had to done quick and in very little space. So we worked on turning our center while attacking the knife hand arm with our shoulder, trapping the upper arm with your arm pit. After the arm was trapped we would then go dead weight on uke driving them to the ground. This should drive uke to the mat face first, with his arm entangled in yours. This will allow you to submit him, by just thumbing your nose with the hand that trapped the arm.

Next we worked what to do if you cam to low. The entry is the same, but you will never get uke down this way. So after you trap the lower arm, you turn slap the knife hand to your shoulder, and fall back. This will put both you and Uke on your backs. Keeping the hand to your chest roll your body towards Uke, over his hand. This will cause a San Kyu on the wrist . Go very slow in practice or the wrist will break.

We spent the whole night on these two moves, I really do not like the entry, but it makes the best out of a bad situation.

Ja Nee

Jason

Quote of the day

We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level
of our training

Marine Joke

A MARINE AS SEEN BY . . .

Himself:
A handsome, buff, highly trained professional killer and female idol who carries a finely honed K-Bar, wears a crisp 8-point cammie cover and is always on time due to the absolute reliability of his Seiko digital watch.

His Wife:
A stinking, gross, foul mouthed lovable bum who arrives back at home every few months with a seabag full of dirty utilities, a huge Seiko watch, an oversized knife, a filthy hat and hornier then hell.

Headquarters Marine Corps:
A drunken, brawling, HMMWV-stealing, woman-corrupting "cumshaw artist" who wears a Seiko watch, an unauthorized K-Bar and a squared-away cover.

His Commanding Officer:
A fine specimen of a drunken, brawling, HMMWV-stealing, woman-corrupting bullshitter with an incredibly accurate Seiko watch, a finely honed razor sharp K-Bar and a salty cammie cover.

What others have said:

Congress:
Marines are overpaid, overrated tax burdens who are indispensable since they volunteer to go anywhere at any time and kill whoever they're told to kill, as long as they can drink, brawl, steal HMMWVs, corrupt women and sing dirty songs while wearing cammies, oversized knives, Seiko watches and really screwed-up 8-point covers that don't look like the Army's.

Ronald Reagan, former President of the United States:
"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they've ever made a difference in the world. Marines don't have that problem."

General Douglas MacArthur, US Army:
". . . these Marines have the swagger, confidence and hardness that must have been in Stonewall Jackson's Army of the Shenandoah. They remind me of the Coldstream Guards at Dunkirk."

Class last night

2006-05-05T06:53:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

05/05/06

Class Last night Culpeper

Class last night was good. I know we need more mat space. The good news is that I have found a place we can move into in June. The bad news is that the rent will keep me from buying any new mats unless class size goes up. Ok enough complaining.

Class last night was great. We did not really do any conditioning. We started with stretching, and then Shrimped down the mats, the Crabed, then did our rolls.

We worked on headlocks last night. We started with the one where you roll under the person and then come up in a high side mount. Next we did the one where you break the attacker to the back with a nose press and the smurf bite.

We then moved on to Jug e katame (sp) or the arm bar. We then worked what to do if uke locks his hands, and then counters to the arm bar. As always when we work counter people end up rolling that is fine, for a bit. We just need to stay focused on what is going on in class.

Last but not least Spencer made a comment as we were doing our rolls and break falls. When you guy first started watching you roll and fall was painful, now it is just part of the class. You have all come a very long way.

Jason

Quote of the day

"What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand." (Chinese saying)

Link

http://www.aikidojournal.com/

Work out This morning

2006-05-04T08:55:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

05/04/06

Morning workout

This morning only Matt and myself worked out. He has tendonitis in his knee from Tuesday so we did not run. I plan to run at lunch, but we will see.

We started with striking we did 2 minutes with a 30 second rest in between.

1^st Round Nothing but jabs.

2^nd Round Jab cross

3^rd Round Jab Cross Hook Upper cut

Next we just blasted abs. Since there are table at the park we used them.

Roman Situp’s 10-20

Reverse Sit ups 10-20

Side raises 10 each side

Leg raises 20

Side leg raises 20 each side

Dolphin kick 20

All of these are done hanging over the table.

We then end with Death Valleys (Bicycle your legs and pump your arms over head try for 2 minutes)

Ja Nee

Jason

Quote of the day

"For with slight efforts how should we obtain great results? It is foolish even to desire it." (Euripides)

Physical Challenge

Hold a bridge for a minute

Tuesday Fredericksburg Class

2006-05-04T06:59:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

This was written by Matt.

J

Tuesday...Sensei Decker was trying to show us how to grapple offensively.

Grips are either fat man grips or locked (never intertwined).

First technique) Defend against Punch...shoot in for hug around uke's waist with your ear pressed against uke's solo plexus and with both arms wrapped around uke's left arm (to defend against uke's left hand punch) also remember to conver your own head with your elbow to protect against a headlock. Make Uke move backwards...never stand still. Take Uke to the ground with Tai Otoshi.

Second Technique) Shotai to the face, perform technique 1, bump him to the front so uke and nage face same direction, take him down with a grapevine to the front. Nage's left leg wraps around uke's shin or the area right above the knee to take him to the ground.

Third Technique) Shotai to the face...drop and shoot for the area right above Uke's knee joint with your head tucked turned to the inside (between uke's legs). Drive with your shoulder and your neck tucked..take uke to the ground. Make sure to scrample up uke's body as soon as uke is going down or you'll get kicked in the face with an axe kick or heel kick.

Fourth Technique) Shotai to the face and begin to peform technique one toward the back and shoot shoot one arm between uke's legs towards his belt knot..lift with the legs..drop uke to the ground. Dropping with uke is also possible here.

Fifth Technique) On the ground, end up with the final position of CCR??? Right hand is under uke's left carotid vein (radius pussed against it) while nage's right shoulder is pressed against uke's right arm holding it into the air. Nage has head tucked temple to temple. Nage's right knee is on teh ground pressed against uke's upper ribs. Execute the choke. Move around uke in that position to choke him out.

Hope this is understandable....lemme know if you have any questions and I'll try to fix it before you post.

Matt

Class last night

2006-05-03T06:30:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

05/02/06

Class last night

I have to tell you that I am sore today. I am happy we had as many people show up as we did, however it made the circuit training a bit harder than expected. We started class with a conditioning circuit. We did two minutes of each exercise below:

Shadow Box

Roll over’s

Various types of push ups

Hindu Squats

Jump rope

Indian Clubs

Flutter kicks

Shadow box knees and kicks

Rolls and break falls

This took about thirty minutes of class time. We then moved to the ground. We work on heel hooks, Ankle locks, calve locks, and leg bars. We ended the night with some body hardening. Always fun!

I am worried that some of you are getting burned out. If there is something you want to do more of please let me know.

Ja Nee

Jason

Quote of the day

"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." - General George Washington

Joke of the day

Top Ten Signs you're in a McDojo

10. Your instructor has a Grandmaster's Certificate. In Crayon.

9. The Senior Assistant Instructor is a 4-year-old black belt.

8. The sign in the window says the school trains in more than 10 martial arts.

7. It specializes in a Scandinavian Martial Art.

6. Your instructor tries to sell you Amway products.

5. While examining the school's tournament trophies, you find 3 for spelling bees.

4. Reading the contract for the school is considered a kata (and a long one at that).

3. No one sweats.

2. While at a tournament, your opponent finds out who your teacher is and high-fives her teacher.

1. When paying for your belt examinations, the instructor asks: "Do you want fries with that?"

Morning work out

2006-05-02T07:21:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

05/02/06
Today’s Workout

This morning we met for Road work. It was just Justin, Matt and myself. However we got it done. It has been a while since we have done this so we took it kind of light. We ran about 2 miles, then we did push ups listed below:

Bridge Push ups X 10
Feet elevated Push ups X 10
Reverse Push ups X 10
Grapplers X 10
90% push ups X 10
90% push ups X 10 the other way
Diamonds X 10
Hindus forward X 10
Hindus backwards X 10
Arms wide push ups X 10
Normal push ups X 10

We then did some abs:
Roll over’s X 10
Flutter kicks X 20
Back Leg lifts X 10
Right side leg lifts X 10
Left side leg lifts X 10
Double crunches X 10
Death Valley’s 30 seconds.

This should get the blood pumping.

Later Jason

Quote of the day
'Mental bearing (calmness), not skill, is the sign of a matured samurai. A Samurai therefore should neither be pompous nor arrogant.' - TsukaharaBokuden.

Open Mats

2006-04-30T14:32:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu
04/30/06
Grappling

Open Mats today were great. We had six people show up. Matt, Alan, Rob, Wesley, Scott, and me. Scott has the most mat time so he showed a few submissions.

We started with just some position work. We started in the scarf hold down, from there we moved to four corner hold down, back into scarf hold on the other side, then full mount. Next we did the same drill, but threw in side mount.

From there we started with leg lock submissions. We started with a heal hook, then ankle lock, to a leg bar, then a body lock submission.

After that it was time “to get it on”. We ran two rings; each match was 90 seconds long. Some of the matches started in positions (i.e. Side mount, Guard). Two people would stay in and fight the next match, everyone got to fight everyone. At the end we did a mini tournament. I do not know if it was the word tournament, but Alan was explosive. The good news for me is that very few people can keep that up for very long. Rob and Scott were on the ground for over 7 minutes. My next fight was against Wesley, by this time I just to tried to fight for to long. This was the end of the matches.

I hope to see you more of you at these sessions. It is not a winning or losing. thing, but grappling will make you a much better fighter. Everyone gets tapped, at one time or another.

Shugyo

Jason

Quote of the day
Man at his birth is supple and tender, but in death, he is rigid and hard. Thus, suppleness and tenderness accompany life, but rigidity and hardness accompany death. Lao-tsu

Joke of the day
http://www.judoinfo.com/images/cartoon/bellerud/belleru4.jpg

04/28/06 Culpeper class

2006-04-29T14:58:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu
04/28/06
Class last night

Class turn out was not too bad for a Friday night. I really wanted to work defenses against multiple attacks. So after warm up, the class formed a circle. Each person would take a turn in the center of the circle, and be attacked by the whole class one at a time. The concept I was trying to teach was to enter the attack. I really just want them to enter, tie the other person up and get to the hot side. After that we did the drill again with kicks. We have not worked out defenses against kick in a while, and they were ugly. So we did the rest of the night on them.

We started with defense against a round kick. We did both the blend and enter and take down. With the blend as the kick is coming in you shoot sidewise catching the leg over top while spinning into the attacker. You should have it in your notes. When you enter straight, you attack the center of the person, getting past the dangerous part of the kick, and sweep the standing leg.

Next we did defense against front kicks both snap and push front kick. I talked about how the real danger from a front kick is the attacker going for the knee and the groin, and how important it is to keep moving and keeping the knees bent. With front kick you can go to the hot or cold side of the attacker. Try and underhook the leg as you enter. The most import part is moving out of the way of the kick this does not mean moving back. Blade your body, as you enter. To the cold side, enter until you are almost hip to hip with the attacker. Use the arm closest to him to strike and push his neck back, use your leg closet to him to trip and take him down backwards. The hot side is almost the same except the attacker will go to the front. We did this in a combat line a few time.

We then worked on some striking. We started with knees with the Thai pads. We only did 10 each knee, since I wanted to work more on technique than just banging them out. Then we did Push front kicks, with Thai pads. Round kicks we put the pads down and just did them for technique. Remember, get your hips around, hit with the shin, keep you hands up, and elbows in.

Last but not least, we finished with body hardening. Started with the forearms, then abs, then out thigh, inner thigh, kicks to the abs.

Things we need. Everyone needs mouth pieces, please buy them I think you can get them from Walmart for a dollar or so. If you want me to buy them let me know. Please bring you gloves to class, if you don’t have them and can’t buy them yourself let me know. I will get them for you.

We are going to pick the intensity level of class back up.

That is all for now.

Quote of the day.
Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire. Fred Shero

Question of the day
What is the tax on a gallon of gas in Virginia?

McDojo's

2006-04-28T04:59:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu
This is a great article from Wikipedia on what is wrong with martial arts in America today. I personnel believe that you shoud run away from most school that have these practices below. However, somethime it is a great instructor that is just trying to make rent.

Bobby,

I hope this helps with your search in NC.

Jason

McDojo
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McDojo is an example of McWords applied to martial arts and a pejorative term used by some Western martial artists to describe a martial arts school where image or profit is of a higher importance than technical standards. A McDojo of Korean martial arts is usually called a McDojang. A McDojo (used as a noun) is a martial arts school of any style that uses specific business practices or principles for the purpose of generating revenue for the school. McDojo as an adjective is applied to indicate that a particular action or practice by a school is motivated primarily by financial gain. While using the term McDojo primarily indicates judgment of a school’s financial or marketing practices, it does somewhat imply that the teaching standards of such school cater towards the lowest common denominator.
Contents[hide]
1 Examples of McDojo Practices
1.1 Contracts
1.2 Belt Testing/Ranking Fees
1.3 Cardio and Children's Classes
1.4 Equipment Requirements/Embargos
2 External links
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Examples of McDojo Practices
There are no definitive standards for determining if a school is a bonafide McDojo versus having some McDojo tendencies; it is a subjective estimation in the eyes of the beholder.
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Contracts
One commonly seen McDojo practice in martial arts schools is the use of long-term contracts (6 months or longer in length) to lock students into a monthly payment, usually by direct deposit from a bank account. These contracts are generally structured so that a student would have to die, be seriously injured, or move a minimum distance away from their current place of residence in order to be released from the terms of the deal. Students who are dissatisfied with their training or unable to continue participating for reasons beyond these usually find themselves forced to continue paying for undesired lessons.
School owners and instructors usually justify this type of payment plan by asserting that such plans are a greater guarantee of revenue for the school than a “pay as you go” approach, and can enable them to offer students standardized fees for training. People against this practice typically reply that if the school's quality was high enough, they wouldn't need to require a contract or monthly payments; that students would want to keep paying of their own accord.
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Belt Testing/Ranking Fees
Another frequently seen McDojo practice is charging a fee per belt test or per actual advancement in rank within a particular school. This is frequently combined with creating additional levels of rank within a school, making a school known as a “Belt Factory.” Depending on the type of martial art and the attitudes of the school owner, the number of ranks between a white belt and a black belt can be anywhere from 4 (BJJ – Blue, Purple, Brown, Black) to upwards of 16 ranks (ex. White, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, Brown, and Black) with intermediate ranks in between: White, Advanced White; Orange, Advanced Orange; etc. Some schools also use a system of "stripes" to create more ranks/levels, or have even invented new belt colors, such as a "camouflage belt." Given the multiplicity of colored belts in this system, another term for this is “Revenue Rainbow.”
Schools may also charge fees that are proportionately greater in amount as a student advances in rank. Belt fees for White, Orange, and Green belts may only be $20, but testing for a brown belt or a black may cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Depending on how a school evaluates students for assigning rank, this can turn into a "bullshido" practice if the advancement comes from an ability to pay rather than an ability to perform at the appropriate standard. Some feel these fees are justified, however, as testing for a black belt may require then as many as ten people gather from around the region, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles.
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Cardio and Children's Classes
Many schools use the popularity of martial arts to run “cardio kickboxing” classes that are devoted to giving a participant an intense workout based on martial arts training. Schools may also host martial arts classes for children that generally run as an after-school activity. These types of programs vary greatly in terms of their emphasis on learning martial arts, as opposed to giving kids a healthy, fun activity outside of the school system. Although most cardio kickboxing is advertised as exercise-only, some instructors and schools claim it can also teach martial proficiency[1][2].
While some may deride schools for having these non-martial classes, current trends in running a martial arts school almost always means that schools have to offer a wide variety of classes that appeal to a greater market in order to have enough students to pay the bills. Offering children's and cardio classes means that students who are interested in more martial offerings will not have to pay an exorbitant fee.
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Equipment Requirements/Embargos
Some schools, such as those that provide instructions in Krav Maga, have a requirement that all students must have training equipment from a particular manufacturer and/or must be purchased through the school itself. Additionally, schools may forbid students from using their own gear that may be of a different style or manufacturer. These schools may receive profits from selling equipment by marking it up from the wholesale price from which they originally purchased it. In the case of Krav Maga, all students training in that system are required to only use Revgear-brand merchandise for their sparring gear.
This is a less-likely sign of a McDojo practice, as some sound reasons exist for these requirements/embargos. Insurance companies may limit schools to using certain brands in order to guarantee coverage in the event of injury. School owners/instructors may also have a specific preference based on experience with various brands and deciding that a particular brand is the one best suited for the school's needs. Also, except for individual wear-and-tear, there is a guaranteed uniformity of equipment among all students in a school. Finally, one of the means by which a school can remain in business is students purchasing the equipment through them.
Opponents of this practice complain that embargos can require them to purchase completely new training gear when they may already have high-quality gear from prior study in other schools. Further, even when new gear is needed, the cost of the gear either through the school or suppliers can be excessive for those on a limited budget. For example, on the Revgear equipment page for handwraps[3], the handwraps explicitly required to train in Krav Maga cost $11.95 when other handwraps are half the cost [4]. To address this latter complaint of high cost, some schools will purchase the gear for the student and allow the student to make payments on it at their own pace so that they can train immediately.
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External links
Bullshido.net A site covering various frauds and scams in the Martial Arts community.
Are You in A Martial Arts Cult? by Wayne Muromoto
Real or Fake? Is Your Martial Arts School Legitimate? by Wayne Muromoto
The Whole Legitimacy Thing by Karl Friday
Bullshido article reporting on a belt factory

Class 04/26/06

2006-04-27T04:38:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu
04/27/06
Class last night

Last night class was real light. This could have something to do with the fact that only three people showed up. We covered a brief overview of what I did on Tuesday with Sensei Lamond. Then we work throws and only throws. We did O goshi, Ippon Seionage, and Koshie Guruma.

We worked both left and right sides. The left really throws people off. I also went on several tangents last night. We discuss conditioning in some pretty great detail.

I know, I know not everyone can have a body like mine, but round is a shape. On that same token I can grapple pretty hard for about 4 minutes. If you think this is easy you should try it some time.

I demonstrated several types of push ups:

Normal
90% push ups
Hindus
Grapplers
Reverse
Table tops
Bridge push ups
Superman’s
One handed
Finger tips
Diamonds

There are so many ways to work your body with out any equipment, that you should never really need any weights. I believe it is important to work you body in all different angles. I think lifting heavy weights is bad for your body. We did not even get into cardio and other stuff. I think we need to do more of this in class. So we may take a little longer to warn up.

Next class is on Friday

We are going to be working defenses against multiple attacks. Not multiple attackers.

I hope to see you there.

Quote of the day
By what I did yesterday, I win today. Such is the virtue of practice.

Question of the day
Who is John Gault?

Sensei Lamond's Class 04/25/06

2006-04-26T04:25:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

Class Last night

Well we all have senior moments and I had one last night. I drove out to the firehouse to teach class and found I was the only on there. It then dawned on me that well class is tomorrow and Friday. These things happen.

The good news is that it gave me a chance to go train with Sensei Lamond. This is always good.

Last night we worked single hand same side lapel grabs. We only work three moves the whole night. Uke will grab you with his right, you grab his wrist with your left. Strike across the face with the right while turning your hips with the strike, grab over the top of his hand with your right an turn him into Niku, as you turn your hips, move your left hand under his arm and put him in Dai Niku, he will tap.

Next, Uke grabs with his right hand, you grab his hand with your left over his thumb. Turn your hips into his center, at the same time strike down on his right arm around the shoulder, and drag the strike toward you. As you drag down shuffle straight back, uke will go down, then using his arm roll him on to his face and lock both arms. ( I will have to show you guys the finish on this.)

Sensei then took Alan an me to the side and showed us a Daito Ryu version that hurt like hell, and oddly enough hurts the other shoulder as well.

Alan and I then work on turning a shoot into a submission. Need more work to make it reflex, but I like it.

For the rest I have attached picture of Drew’s test, I do not know if they will show up in the blog, but if they do enjoy.

Enjoy Jason

Quote of the day
If someone asked me what a human being ought to devote the maximum of his time to, I would answer, "Training." Train more than you sleep.Masutatsu Oyama

Icho Yama Ryu

2006-04-25T12:53:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

Sunday's work out

2006-04-25T04:11:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu
Guys,

Here is a review of what we covered yesterday, I am amazed at the number of moves covered when we grapple. I see why Goldberg says that it takes about 8 hours to learn something standing and 1 hour to learn on the ground. All of these come from the judo info site. The last link, cover neck cranks. I hope everyone is feeling ok today. I tried to post a review on my blog, but it just would not post.

Here is the review:

We had six people show up. I am really impressed with how far the RTMA people have come in a few weeks. The first time we grappled with them, we could tap them like a type writers. Yesterday, could not submit them. That is amazing, in the short amount of time that they have been working on grappling. We worked take downs from the Thai clench. These are covered below. We then got straight to grappling. It has been a while since I grappled with Rob, and forgot how strong and good he is. He was defiantly in charge of the two matches we had. Alan was able to get me in a rear naked choke when I went for a leg lock. Andrew was able to fight everyone to a draw, this is no small feat since he is giving up about 50 pounds per match. Mandy, who is the only female to show up was able to work her guard, and choke a few people out. This was a good time on the mats. With any luck we will continue to get more people, and all are ground skills will improve.

Jason

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/sotomakikomi.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/osotogari.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/hizaguruma.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/kosotogake.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/osaekomi/kuzure_kami_shio_gatame.gif

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/osaekomi/hon_kesa_gatame.gif

http://www.judoinfo.com/quiz0297_2.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/jujigatame.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/kubiwaza.htm

Blog is acting up

2006-04-25T04:09:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu
I have been sending out more email since the blog has been acting up. I would like to know what you guys did in class while I was gone.

This week I will not be sending out to many work outs. I need to make up around 20 hours so I been getting here early and leaving late.

Jason

04/24/06 Grappling

2006-04-24T04:29:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

Guys,

Here is a review of what we covered yesterday, I am amazed at the number of moves covered when we grapple. I see why Goldberg says that it takes about 8 hours to learn something standing and 1 hour to learn on the ground. All of these come from the judo info site. The last link, cover neck cranks. I hope everyone is feeling ok today. I tried to post a review on my blog, but it just would not post.

Here is the review:

We had six people show up. I am really impressed with how far the RTMA people have come in a few weeks. The first time we grappled with them, we could tap them like a type writers. Yesterday, could not submit them. That is amazing, in the short amount of time that they have been working on grappling. We worked take downs from the Thai clench. These are covered below. We then got straight to grappling. It has been a while since I grappled with Rob, and forgot how strong and good he is. He was defiantly in charge of the two matches we had. Alan was able to get me in a rear naked choke when I went for a leg lock. Andrew was able to fight everyone to a draw, this is no small feat since he is giving up about 50 pounds per match. Mandy, who is the only female to show up was able to work her guard, and choke a few people out. This was a good time on the mats. With any luck we will continue to get more people, and all are ground skills will improve.

Jason

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/sotomakikomi.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/osotogari.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/hizaguruma.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/kosotogake.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/osaekomi/kuzure_kami_shio_gatame.gif

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/osaekomi/hon_kesa_gatame.gif

http://www.judoinfo.com/quiz0297_2.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/jujigatame.htm

http://www.judoinfo.com/kubiwaza.htm

Grappling On Sunday

2006-04-24T04:04:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu
Here is a review of Grappling at Roaring Tiger yesterday.

It was a good group that showed up. Charlie still has a broken hand so he watch and provided some good advice. Alan, Myself, Rob Stevenson, Andrew, and a lady named Mandy showed up.

We started work take downs from Thai clench. These were a tiger lock, arm entanglement, an Soto Makikomi (sp). We then moved straight to ground work.

I have to say that everyone has come a really long way in a few short weeks. Alan was able to take my back and get me with a rear naked chock. When Andrew and I grappled he was able to keep me from submitting him, this is no easy feat, I have at least 60 pounds on him and a lot more experience. Rob, is by far the best grappler who showed up, so it was good to work with someone stronger and better. That is all for now.

Jason

Class in Culpeper 04/14/06

2006-04-14T10:24:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

Class last night was pretty good. Even if the I showed up late and had to get the senior student to cover for me.

I had Drew take two students off to the side and work on their Blue Belt test. I think some people will be ready to test around mid May, I will let you know who and when.

The rest of the class broke in to a combat line and we work throws.

We started with Koshi-Guruma.
http://www.judoinfo.com/images/video/higashi/koshi-guruma.mov

We then changed Tai-Otoshi. We ran this line twice.
http://www.judoinfo.com/images/video/higashi/tai-otoshi.mov

We then finished up with San Kyu.

I will see you tonight

Jason

041106 workout

2006-04-11T09:32:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

Today’s Workout
04/11/06

I know I have not been posting these as much as I should. Mostly because I have been doing a exercise video called Capofit. It is Ok, not great by any means but fun. It is based on the moves in Capoeria. You get a nice sweat and feel good afterwards. Any way I am just rambling here.

Run 1 mile
10 Push Ups
10 Forward Hindu Push ups
10 backward push up (All with out a break)
Mountain climbers X 30 (these are four count)
Double Crunches X 25
The Corkscrew 10 each way
Table tops X 10
Side leg lifts X 20 each leg
Hammer throws X 10 (With deep breathing)
2 minute round shadow box
Deashi kick against wooden post or tree X 10
2 minutes elbows
Hisa Guruma kicks against wooden post or tree X 10
Run back 1 mile Sprint for 15 seconds, jog for 1 minute, sprint for 15 seconds jog 1 minute until you are done.

These work out are just suggestions, but you should train something everyday.

Ja Nee
Jason

You must concentrate upon and consecrate yourself wholly to each day, as though a fire were raging in your hair. - Taisen Deshimaru

Hiza Guruma

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/hizaguruma.htm

Deashi Barai

http://www.judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/deashibarai.htm

Sunday's work out

2006-04-10T05:45:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

Jason, For your training log... We had a really good workout at Charlie's Dojang today. Attendees: Charlie Andrew Mandy Jeff (last 15 minutes or so) Justin Alan I got elected Sempai & functioned as the group lead. So we warmed up a bit by quickly running through some rolls, falls, shrimping, and whatever-the-drill-is-called-where-you-are-on-your-stomach-extend-your-arms-and-pull-your-arms-to-your-chest-thereby-dragging-your-body-forward. We then worked on positions. In order, we worked on Side Mount, Kesa Gatame (scarf hold), Full Mount, and Guard. For each position, we did the following: Discuss/show the fundamentals associated with the position (e.g., for the Full Mount: Keep the 'hooks' in, get up on the chest & off the stomach/hips,...) Discuss/show a couple of escapes from the position (e.g., if trying to escape from Kesa Gatame: Create space by prying nage's head away from uke's & then use leg; rotate around own axis (from head to feet); ...) Do 30 second drills where nage is allowed to place uke in the position, and then uke tries to escape. These were done round-robin so everyone got to practice both as nage & uke with everybody. Some after discussion/critique once all of the drills were concluded (e.g., possible attacks to think about,...) Additionally, we took a few minutes after practicing Kesa Gatame to practice (IMHO) a really neat & quick transition from Side Mount to Kesa Gatame. Once all the position drills were concluded, along with some additional comments regarding various attacks from the positions, etc we did some randori: 1 minute rounds, until submission, clock stops after each submission & opponents reset to starting positions (seiza, facing each other). Four people did randori, so we had a round-robin format which minimized the number of times a person had consecutive matches. In one match, Justin nailed me with a hellacious choke. It didn't help that he did it with about 10 seconds left & I figured I could hold out. I let out a really nasty sounding 'death rattle' & BARELY tapped before the lights went completely out (ala an old black & white TV which got turned off). The sucky part? If I could've just stalled for three seconds more I would have made it through the match. Good workout. Since next Sunday is Easter, we won't have any workouts (Charlie said he was going to email you). Workouts will resume the following Sunday at the same time. Later, Alan

Icho Yama Ryu

2006-04-07T07:17:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

Class last night was good. We are doing the best we can to work in the space we have.

I broke the class into three sections, one part I had Drew take two people and work on the Blue Belt test. The second part I have Alan take one group and work, Knees, Push Kicks, Round kicks, and spinning back kicks. The third part I worked Kote Geshi 1-3, Then Niku from a lapel grab starting with and elbow. We then rotated the groups.

We also work on the lawn mower drill so that people can work on their falls. We had a couple of injuries last night, that we will work to prevent in the future. I will order some mouth pieces, for the class.

Our next class will be on Thursday, at the firehouse.

We still have grappling this Sunday in Fredericksburg if you want to come. I suggest that the people of the Culpeper dojo meet up and all ride together.

If you have any questions on how to get there send me an email, or give me a call. Since this is a public blog, I will not post my number here.

Hope to see you soon.

Jason

Icho Yama Ryu

2006-04-05T15:10:00.000-07:00

Icho Yama Ryu

I wanted to know if anyone wants to meet at Old Mill tomorrow around 0600 for road work.

I also need to know who want to grapple on Sunday. If you do please email me. We will start at 1330 and end around 1600.

Below is the address
Fredericksburg
4500 Carr Drive
Fredericksburg VA 22408

Here it is on google Maps
http://maps.google.com/

New Icho Yama Ryu Blog

2006-04-05T11:31:00.000-07:00

To All,

I have set up a blog since as an Art and school we are growing. We have been using email to communicate, but has led to some problems. I was thinking we can use this space to post, reviews of classes, upcoming events, promotions, social events. Let me know what you think.

Jason