The Sarong, A Beautiful Flexible Weapon.

Being a student of the Filipino martial arts you are introduced to very progressive and innovative weaponry and techniques. One such weapon is the Sarong. In other countries it has other names and various lengths. The Pareo (Hawaii), Futah (Yemen), Lungi (India), and Dhoti (also India). The Sarong (Java and Southeast Asia) is used as clothing from everyday wear to formal and ceremonial dress. But for those who practice the martial arts it has more than a fashionable "good look" ! For those in the know it is a "religious" practice !!!! And for the absolute necessity of your self defense training it is imperative that you know how to use flexible weapons !!! Unlike the sjambok (sham- bok), whip or the garrotte the Sarong appears completely harmless. But in the hands of a person who knows how to- trap, lock, smother, whip, club, bind, choke and press- you will introduce to your attacker new levels of frustration and pain more than they bargined for when they made the mistake of attacking you !!! Combined with your previous or present martial arts training (Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Kung Fu, Jujitsu etc.) the Sarong will make a fine addition to your weapons arsenal !

Thre training method for this weapon is very unique. It forces your whole body into the attack, literally ! You just can't move only one arm. In order to properly use this weapon you have to shift, duck and pull the clothe off and on you (depending on the situation). You must practice your binding and smothering techniques to trap the arms, legs and body. And to smother knife and striking attacks. Yes, put on your dancing shoes 'cause your about to "boogie" baby !!

The Sarong teaches you how to be fluid and when to apply force at the appropriate moment to maximize your strikes !!! In other words you have to be mobile and loose until you strike or block then become fluid again moving onto your next attack !!

What an amazing skill set for such a "harmless" weapon !!!! And you can wear it to look good and "cultural" !!!! At the JAJOVIDA Martial Arts Ctr. the Sarong is a major weapon of our training curriculum ! To inquire please contact us at:

1736 Unionport Rd
Bronx, NY 10462

Website:

www.buddhastrike.com

Email:

buddhastrike@optonline.net

Office:

(718)864-6022

Till the next time train hard, train safe !

Buddha

Small Impact Weapons.

"Man, what are you going to do with that little thing", or "Come on now brother, stop messin' around and get serious" ! These are some of the many responses I get when I show someone my Yawara. But once they see my little impact weapon in action it then dawns on them unlimited possibilities !!!! The Yawara to the best of my knowledge is legal in every state and it is made of wood which is very atractive because some places you can't walk in with a small metal stick. Also it is a weapon that you have at all times. This goes back to what I've discussed before when martial artists have a "Well, we are in the training hall put the weapons up back on the wall, job well done" ! The Yawara will never have a mentality attached to it like that because it is always with you !!! You will always be battle ready because you will always have a mindset "If this fool comes at me I can dust 'em with my martial arts training and my little back up weapon". You will always be mindful of how to deploy your Yawara and other martial skills that you have attainded !!!! What are the benefits of the Yawara ? Here are some ideas to get you started with this phenomenal weapon !

1. Easy to carry.

The Yawara varies in length and thickness. Some are four to twelve inches long. You must determine the proper length for you. The standard length is usually five and half to six inches. This weapon is easy to get to in time of need should you choose to keep it in your pocket, up your sleeve, car etc.

2. Easy to use.

I love all martial arts weaponry but the Yawara shines as a primary weapon because it is safe to train with. You can't cut or stab yourself with it (unless the ends are pointed or shaved at an angle). And it is a weapon that is a pleasure to teach. Even though this weapon is not edged it can teach you how to change to various grips for other hand held weapons. It serves as the base for all stick type weapons just on a much smaller scale. Plus when you teach new as well as experienced students to the martial arts the Yawara is user friendly !!! Nobody is ever intimidated by this weapon and students are eager to learn it's applications.

3. It teaches you how to coordinate your hands and body in your defense and attacks.

The Yawara is a symbiotic skill set that enhances your previous training, regardless of martial arts style. Once you have learned even a few of the basic moves you will feel your attitude toward your training become more intensified now that you have learned how to use a weapon you can have with you everywhere you go.

If you are looking to "Up your game" by training with weapons I encourage you to start with the Yawara !! It is a convenient and "friendly" looking weapon that is the basis for all stick weapons. It will help you with striking, locking, pinching, choking, etc. All in the palm of your hands !!!

This is a prime weapon that is taught at the JAJOVIDA Martial Arts Ctr. For personal or group instruction please contact us at:

1736 Unionport Rd.
Bronx, NY 10462

Website:

www.buddhastrike.com

Email:

buddhastrike@optonline.net

Office:

(718)864-6022


Till the next time train hard train safe !!!

Buddha

A Force to be reckoned with in New Jersey.

There are moments in life when you reflect upon your personal endeavors and you say to yourself "Man, who was the inspiration to push me to do this" ? And you are humbled and elated at the same time when those special individuals take the time to help you in your goals. That exceptional individual for me would be Grand Master Bob Martin !!

Master Martin would come up on Thursdays from his Dojo in Harmon Meadow in New Jersey and teach at the McBurney YMCA (when it was back on 23rd St. off of 7th Ave.). What is amazing about Master Martin is that he is very smooth and fluid with his technique and was always there to correct, inspire and share his knowledge. He shared and started me on my path to weaponry back in 1993 (oh no, I'm telling my age again) when I was a green belt !

One of the other unique training methods of Master Martin was that when I would come out to his Dojo in Harmon Meadow was that he would take us all up to the upper level of the parking lot and teach self defence out of and in the car !!!! From approaching the vehicle to getting in, to the back trunk he would teach us fighting in the car ! And it dawned on me- folks in New Jersey drive alot so that would be a high possibility that you would be "thumping in your ride" !!!!!!

Another all time "favorite" of Master Martin would be his very successful and effective "Women's Self Defense" seminars, which was always in demand because they were always an "eye opener" for all- not just for the ladies !!!!

Master Martin was one of the founding members of Zujitsu- Ryu and holds a Kyoshi (7th Dan) rank in that system. He is also a 9th Dan in his system of Unified Force Martial Arts. If you want innovative, progressive and effective martial arts "do the right thing" and train with an incredible Master and generous human being.

Master Martin is also a student of Sijo Floyd K. Mims, Sr. and is a board member of Sijo Mims American Chi Kung International Association.

Unified Force Martial Arts
77 Kim Lane
Long Valley, New Jersey 07853

Website: www.unifiedforce.com

Cell:

(201)988-2374

Office:

(908)850-9281

Osu !

Buddha