Martial Arts

What is tensegrity? According to Richard Buckminster Fuller, “The word ‘tensegrity’ is an invention: a contraction of ‘tensional integrity.’ Tensegrity describes a structural-relationship principle in which structural shape is guarenteed by the finitely closed, comprehensively continuous, tensional behaviors of the … Continue reading →

By: Jeff Patterson Like Jujutsu, Jiu Jitsu Also Focuses on Leverage and Balance Rather Than Brute Force The ancient Japanese martial art of jujutsu was developed to fight bare handed against armed and armored opponents during Samurai days. This technique … Continue reading →

By: Jeff Patterson Boxing is a Natural Fighting Technique that has been Stylized and Refined in Different Ways Punching with your fists and kicking with your feet come naturally when untrained fighters fight with each other. Add a few other … Continue reading →

By: Jeff Patterson The concepts and skills taught in Eskrima are traditionally simple. Flashy techniques, with little practical battlefield use receive no attention. It is the basics, well trained and understood, that get you successfully through a fight. Experts in … Continue reading →