Exploring various soft style blocks in the Cuong Nhu curriculum and how to transition from block to take down. Principles covered will be off-line movement, off-balancing, and taking the base.
This original internal strength form of O’Sensei’s is a cornerstone in the development of Cuong Nhu’s Soft Style. It is designed to increase Ki flow and balance. We will also work on applications of the form and other Ki-building exercises.
Learn which muscles we use for punching and kicking and learn to work on your knots and tissue. We will work with partners and ourselves.
Close range partner drills focused on closing distance, forcing a responce and working off the energy of that responce.
Learn from a professional actor some secrets and techniques to make your public speaking the best it can be - whether inside or outside the dojo.
Knife defense basics, applied in advanced and dynamic situations.
Run through the Empi kata and practice applications.
Learn the kata 'Jutte', which means 'Ten Hands'.
In general, there is great respect held for the quickness of the hands. The style of certain martial artists has been imitated and considered supreme as popular and effective ways to attack an opponent. This class will explore the relationship between speed, timing, rhythm and combinations when applied. In addition, students will deploy hard and soft style techniques that gets results.
Learn 2 fun Aikido-based throws
Learn proper form for better, stronger elbow strikes
Hear from those who have successfully started, built and run dojos of all types; ask questions; make connections; get inspired.
Be immersed in the updated list of Cuong Nhu application principles for all kyu ranks and explore best practices for implementing these within your teaching.