Whether dealing with movement, throws, strikes, etc., one must understand ‘kinetic energy linkage’ (KEL).  Learning to utilize your entire body efficiently is the goal of most if not all martial arts training. (continue reading…)

Another important concept that requires practice is reading a person’s body language – especially adversarial cues. Not always, but most of the time, an attacker will telegraph what he or she is about to do or (continue reading…)

Next to ‘AWARENESS’ and ‘MAINTAINING A SAFE DISTANCE’, is the aspect of self-defense training overlooked in most martial arts training. But, any self-defense system requiring the thoroughness you should expect for your own safety and benefit is a strong ‘DE-ESCALATION’ element. (continue reading…)

Sensei,

Prior to finding Gendai I spent 3 years studying various forms of martial arts.  I was not able to find any one form that prepared me to defend myself against a real world, unscripted threat.   (continue reading…)