Giron Eskrima DVD 8 Blade and Stick Disarms by Tony Somera Mark Wiley Special publication by Karate-Do magazine

Special publication by Karate-Do magazine with interviews and techniques by prominent instructors of Jujutsu & Aikijujutsu

this program offers a wealth of technical details and concepts rarely found in other instructional materials

Clearly this kata was viewed as important by Miyagi Sensei as it was one of those he chose to demonstrate during his research trip to Fuchow

8 Basic hand grip sweep

Giron Eskrima DVD 8 Blade and Stick Disarms by Tony Somera Mark Wiley Special publication by Karate-Do magazineThe purpose of this training video is to illustrate blade and stick disarms against an armed opponent. These techniques require keen hand eye coordination and strong footwork. The aim of each technique is to successfully block, parry, grab, and lock an opponents attacking hand or arm in an attempt to subdue or discourage him her from further aggression. In the Giron system, we are taught to direct hit the target with the blade, but in some encounters