Martial Arts and Self-Defense Part 1

After a seminar in Boston    Mr. Hayes and I were discussing Martial Arts and self-defense. Mr. Hayes was commenting on the fact that moving in a reckless manner was very dangerous in Martial Arts and self-defense. This was a subject which was discussed recently in one of our leadership classes at the Boston Martial Arts Center. One of my students asked how one can move in an environment in which weapons were being used, since this is often the case in situations/attacks which occur outside the dojo. The most important thing to consider is to move in a way that would greatly reduce the chance of getting hurt. By moving in a non-reckless way and by not ‘just’ using speed and power a person can greatly improve their chances of survival. (It is very important to use techniques that are made for self-defense if one is going to defend oneself – see part 2 to this post). This lesson was made very clear to me when I was working as a doorman and was asked to walk a very impaired customer to the street. The customer bumped into the hallway and I noticed that he had a broken beer bottle cupped in his hand. I took care of the client appropriately, but had I rushed into the situation with reckless intent I could have become seriously injured and lacerated.

Boston Martial Arts Center

Seminar at Boston Martial Arts Center June 27,28 2009

Boston Martial Arts Center June 27,28 2009 Kenjutsu,Yarijutsu and Taijutsu Seminar (Sword Arts, Spear Arts and Unarmed Martial Arts)

This seminar will cover how to use the Ninpo Taijutsu (Self-Protection and Fighting Method). We will be working on developing intelligent responses that originate from a deep examination of the older Japanese fighting systems in relationship to changing modern environments. Please bring MMA style gloves, training sword and mouth guards and a 6 foot stick.  Students are also encouraged to bring a healthy lunch although local restaurants are also available.

Special Optional Evening Training for seminar attendees:    (Awareness, Meditation, Taijutsu section)

To register please call the Boston Martial Arts Center at (617) 789-5524 or Mail Payment to : New England Ninpo 161 Harvard Ave #4e Boston, Mass 02134
DATE: 6/27-28/2009
TIME: Sat. 12:30 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. Sun 10:00 am till 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 161 Harvard Ave. #4e
Make Registration Check Out To:(New England Ninpo)
Cost is $ 175 for two days.

* at this seminar ask about upcoming invitation only events this year.