Martial Arts Tip 25 - Sometimes less is more. Don't concern yourself with dozens of techniques. Boxers only have 5 punches. Keep it simple.

Martial Arts Tip 24: Knife defense and use is a must know. The Phillipines are well-known, but also check out Zulu, Scotch, and Apache.

Martial Arts Tip 23 - If you're looking to train for self-defense or a combat sport, take a look at Kali or Judo respectively.

Martial Arts Tip 22: Depending on your training goals, the following are good for fun and spirituality respectively - Capoiera and Aikido.

Martial Arts Tip 21: The best martial art to train in is the one that suits your goals - recreation, spirituality, self-defense, or sport.

Martial Arts Tip 20: Empty-hand techniques are necessary but she or he that trains in the use of weapons tends to have an advantage.

Martial Arts Tip 19: Ladies, for a modified fist, touch your palm with all four finger and rest thumb on the first knuckle of the pointer.

Martial Arts Tip 18: If you have long nails, punch with a modified fist. The first two knuckles will make impact. More details coming soon.

Martial Arts Tip 17: For front head butting, the nose, cheek bones, and jaw are great target choices for a head butt.

Martial Arts Tip 16: For front head butts, use your forehead bet your eyebrows and hair line. Clinch your teeth, flex your neck, and tilt.

Martial Arts Tip 15: Rear head butts are very effective to use when grabbed from behind "bear hug style." The nose is a great target.

Martial Arts Tip 14: Learn how to "break fall." A hard fall can really hurt you. The founder of the Atkins Diet was killed by a fall.

Martial Arts Tip 13: The Saf-T-Wrech is a great fist load. You can use the ends like a pocket stick, but you also have a knuckle duster.

Titanium Power

Good people I have come across a series of "pain compliance devices" that may have totally changed "the game". These devices are constructed of titanium and they will absolutely not fail or disappoint you. I am very proud to give my first review of Jake Khan's Titanium Self Defense Devices.

Jake Khan is a martial artist and inventor who lives in England and has the following self defense devices that you can purchase:

TI-dulodulo with case
TI-flat kubotan
TI-trumpo ring
standard survival braclet

I have all the devices listed above except the "standard survival braclet". I will soon do a YouTube video demonstrating the "TI-flat kubotan". I can't do a demonstration with the "TI-trumpo ring", it's just too damn lethal. When I applied this device lightly to my arm and hand there was a "pre pain" of the pointed tip that spread like "wild fire" and then the full power of this device was unleashed! There is no "forgiveness" with this device. If you deploy this self defense tool your attacker(s) will have no hope of being normal again. You will give the attacker(s) a life changing experience! Please order your dose of "attacker be gone" today.

Osu!

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Chek out Jake on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/user/TheJakekhanph

-Buddha

Martial Arts Tip 12: Low line kicks like low side kicks and low oblique kicks are more practical and easier to do than higher kicks.

Martial Arts Tip 11: Nunchaku, sai, kama, and tonfa are nice to learn but generally illegal to carry. Consider a Sharp Shooter Key Chain.

Martial Arts Tip 10: The techniques you focus on learning should be gross motor in nature so you can do them while under stress.

Martial Arts Tip #9: Focus on learning five core techniques in the areas of striking, kicking, throws, and arm locks.

Martial Arts Tip #8: Train in something that you’ll be able to still do at 80 years of age.

Martial Arts Tip #6: Emphasize open-hand strikes to hit with maximum power and to avoid injuries.

Martial Arts Tip #5: Wrestling defeats striking. Joint manipulations defeats wrestling. Striking defeats joint manipulations.

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Folks, my new book, MARTIAL TALK WITH SENSEI BUDDHA, is available for $3.99 (Kindle, iPad, smartphones, and PC. http://amzn.to/lNtq63

Martial Arts Tip #4: 6 types of fighting to train in are strikes, kicks, clinching, wrestling, joint twists, and less-than-lethal weaponry.

Martial Arts Tip #3: You should learn to use and carry less-than-lethal weaponry. Pocket sticks and the Griffin Grips are great because they work and are covert.

Martial Arts Tip #2: You need to learn how to use and defend against sticks and knives.

Martial Arts Tip #1: It is not which martial art you train in, but how you train. Light sparring and stress response are very necessary.

I'm ahead of schedule, my book, MARTIAL TALK WITH SENSEI BUDDHA, will be released before 6/15. It will be a digital download for $3.99.

Music For Coordination And Free Flow

I just finished working out to music this morning when I decided to write this article. What I wanted to talk about was using music to develop rhythm and timing. I love to watch the X-Treme Martial Arts athletes and how they have excellent perfoming music as they go through their routine of gymnastics mixed with martial arts.

When we work out at the Dojo we use music to stay in time (and go "off beat") to help with our rhythm. This is not such an easy task because we change up the music from African Drums, R&B, Hip Hop, Rock, Classical, Salsa, Merengue and World Music (music from other countries that is not in the "mainstream"). I have experienced music that just overwhelms me!! That's why we call it PRACTICE! But I am getting better at it over time!! LOL!

Let's say we are moving to System Of A Down's "Kill Rock 'n Roll". Now anyone familiar
with "Systems" music will know that this band loves to switch tempos in their music in a heartbeat!! The key is to pace yourself or you'll be off beat and you'll burn out!! We will start off by possibly working out with Deftones "Change (in the house of flies)". As we work the concepts of the "Rub A Dub" exercise we will then put one "Attacker" (a fellow classmate) to throw punches and kicks to the tempo of the music at another student who will be the "Defender". As the defending student gets a rhythm going another student will join in on the "attack". A track like "Change (in the house of flies)" keeps a mellow tempo that allows the student to get a good rhythm to block, redirect and deflect CONTINOUSLY on the move! As the student becomes rhythmically in tune with this beat it is encouraged to move to that "fly" baseline in "Change". Now remember the "defending" student can use any part of their body to defend themselves. The elbows and knees can be used for gentle blocking and redirecting (we don't ever want to have students hurt themselves or each other).

All students involved in this exercise MUST be relaxed. Nobody is trying to "finish" anyone off. It is a drill of deflection and subtle movement because you are being overwhelmed by two or several opponents! You can only "hit and run" with this type of attack. You cannot "Hold Your Ground" because you will be overwhelmed by your attackers onslaught.

There are other levels to this drill but this is where we start. This type of exercise will force the student to deal with attacks they cannot see but feel so they can roll off the attack and keep it moving.

I recommend moving to every type of music you can get your hands on. Fast tempo or slow tempo- move to them all! Below I have a list of music to move to to get you started:

Bass Swagger Chronicles- Sweet Talk

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJpHOfd7fjI&feature=share

Mazze- Molten

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRdHDJ4SItk

Missy, Jay Z, Twista & Mephis Bleek- Is That Yo Chic

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRKkOFdyl_c

Deftones- Change (in the house of flies)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL4MGwlZuAc

Lakme'- Flower Duet (performed by Erika Milo'sa & Bernadett Wiedemann)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX-6Ej2lnwg

System Of A Down- Kill Rock 'n Roll

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwBAivs3x9A

This is a very SMALL sample of what we move to. But I believe you get the idea. Try it out by going slow and work with people who are into learning- not abusing or being an idiot!

Osu!

Train safe, train smart.

-Buddha

Get A "Grip" And Take Control!

I will have to say that I have found the perfect "fist load" for self defense. The funny thing about this tool is that it grips you rather than you having to hold it. Ladies and Gentlemen meet the new face for self defense tactical devices-The Griffin Grip. This is a device designed by Mike Griffin that fits on your forefinger (I prefer my middle finger for more support) like a ring. There is no going through your pockets nor do you have to worry about having to hold it. It's already on you at all times. There is no way you can drop this thing and it fits comfortably in your hand. When I wear my Griffin Grip I don't even realize that I'm wearing it! This device is so incognito that any fool on the street that attacks you will swear that they are are receiving an intensely sharp slap when the device is applied. If you can wave your hand to swat away flies you can master this device with a little practice. When I say a little practice, I am implying that you will combine this device with all the techniques of your previous training. If you do not train on a regular basis I would encourage you to take a self defense course that teaches open handed techniques and that you practice diligently on your own.

The Griffin Grip I purchased is sand colored. At the main site they come in a variety of colors to choose from. As I worked the device with my students we were nothing less than amazed!! With very little effort positive effects were achieved, especially from unwanted grabs. The video that demonstrates the device's awesome potential is fantastic! The man doing the demonstration reminds me of those folks back when I was a kid in the neighborhood who would give you a good wack when you did something stupid!!

Folks, do yourself a favor and step into this new age right by purchasing a Griffin Grip. You will be taking hold of any hostile situation that may come to you on the street!!

www.griffinmartialtraining.com/griffin-grip.php

Train safe, train smart!

-Buddha

My book, "MARTIAL TALK WITH SENSEI BUDDHA: Myths, Masquerades, Malevolence and Mayhem in the Martial Arts," will be released by 7/4/11.

James Keating's Stinger

We all know those famous words from the GREAT boxer Muhammad Ali, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"! Well Master At Arms James Keating has literally brought those words to life with his Stinger. I modified my Stinger and give a demonstration in my video on Youtube. As a "force multiplier" it is a phenomenal device that can be tucked away and then be used in a moments notice. It is one of the smallest "hand loads" that I have used so far. This device can be used for punching, slapping, locking, choking and has the most "insane" pressure point potential that I have used to date. Very few items come this compact for an impact device. Do yourself a favor and order a little "peace of mind" today!!

Master At Arms, James Keating website:

www.jamesakeating.com

Train safe, train smart!

-Buddha

Here is the video demo of my using Datu Kelly Warden's Safe-T Wrench. It is a GREAT self defense tool --> http://bit.ly/jzxUqs

Kelly Worden's Safe-T Wrench.

Hello good folks! I have posted a video demonstrating Kelly Worden's Safe-T Wrench. This is another nifty "hand load" that can be used for self defense and man, is it painful (just ask my good friend Senpai Tyrone Turner- he will tell you)! This little tool will do it's job nicely of either inflicting pain, control techniques, take downs and chokes. So much is offered by this device and it's all in the palm of your hand. The device is so sturdy that when you practice with your partner you must go very slowly (remember, your turn is next). The grip of this device is very comfortable. So whether you are an experience martial artist or not this tool is completely user friendly. One the most attractive features is the knuckle guard. When the device is deployed you won't have to worry about damaging your hand (if used properly). Since the knuckle guard goes between the fingers this gives you more options in using a "cupped" handed strikes as well as the ability to grab and not worry about the device falling out of your hand. This device is a winner in my book! Please visit Master Worden's site today!

To purchase a Safe-T Wrench go to Kelly Worden's site:
www.kellyworden.com

To view my demonstration with the Safe-T Wench visit my Buddhastrike Channel on Youtube.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1_D0mA91VA

For information concerning weapons training with Buddhastrike Combatives:

website:

www.buddhastrike.com

ph: (347)460-6241

Train smart, be safe.

-Buddha

The Stinger self-defense tool is a great force multiplier and joint manipulation tool. Check out this demo - http://bit.ly/lGBr7h

The sharpshooter keychain is excellent for striking, trapping, locking, and cavity pressing - http://bitly.com/fwmwD4

Here is a practical application demo using the Korean rope stick -- the dan bong -- http://bitly.com/gMqcUB

Dan Bong 2

I just finished putting up the "Dan Bong 2" video on YouTube. And I am very happy that I can share my information with folks. My best friend and Assistant, Senpai Tyrone Turner has once again helped me to tape the video and be the "bad guy" (Uke) in the video. The Dan Bong is a fantastic weapon to strike and lock with and can be used as a flail. But I very rarely ever see demonstrations using the rope portion of the weapon for joint locks and "control" techniques. I hope that some interest will be considered after folks view this video and I welcome any feedback- as long as it's "real" (sincere martial critique). The Dan Bong is a Korean weapon that can be used with or without a rope either single or double weapon. I love the length of this medium range weapon because it can be stored away comfortably until needed.

I would like to thank Sabumnim David Herbert and his Black Belt Staff of the World Martial Arts Center (WMAC) for sharing their knowledge of this weapon with me. Sabumnim has stimulated my weapons applications principles with this unique and dynamic weapon.

Until next time good folks watch your back !!!

Kindest regards,

Buddha

WMAC
475 Atlantic Ave. (between 3rd and Nevins)
2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Phone:

(718)855- 9898

web:

www.happykicks.com

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A clothing accessory, the sarong, can be a great weapon in a self defense situation - bitly.com/e2zPtF

Filipino martial arts enthusiasts, use the rope cord for better espada y daga / sword and dagger flow - bitly.com/h31DHc

The sjambok (pronounced 'sham-bock') is a very effective, inexpensive impact weapon. You should get one - http://bit.ly/eVlaQf

The pocket stick is a great, legal-to-carry self defense tool. Check out this demo - http://bit.ly/f74RL8

When attacked, defending yourself is a lot simpler when you 'rub-a-dub' the attacks away - http://bit.ly/gmZB2O

Use the rope cord to develop better hand dexterity and sensitivity for self protection - bitly.com/guCwl2

Here is a handy little tool that helps you carry grocery bags and defend yourself. It is called the 'Tot-A-Sak' - http://bit.ly/hzG8AB

The rattan ring is a great training tool for self defense

The rattan ring is a great training tool for self defense - http://bit.ly/emv3e9