Oak & Willow Academy

03/06/2026

Tacosa Camp 2017 in the books, Monday bonus day, more Escrima and some atlatl practice in the morning. Thanks to everyone, especially my much better half Kay who truly made it all possible.....

07/03/2023

Agree, get into position to break his base and do so without hesitation, how you get into that initial position varies depending on your skill set and that of your opponent, this is the crux of most combative systems.

The basis of an opponents defense will always be his STANCE. It stands to reason therefore, that if you want to be successful with your attacks, BEGIN BY ATTACKING AND BREAKING HIS STANCE and only then go into the attack itself. Attacking a fortified defensive defensive position is dangerous and costly work - attacking a position whose defensive walls have been broken down is easy. Begin every attack with an attack on the opponents stance and your Jiu jitsu will go to a higher level.

01/24/2023

12/20/2022

why breathing practice/pranayama is important...

The Vagus nerve is one of the most important nerves of the human body. The Vagus is the tenth cranial nerve, one of the set of twelve pairs of cranial nerves (there are actually two Vagus nerves, one on each side of the body) that connect the central nervous system to peripheral organs. The Vagus em...

11/09/2022

For those interested, my friend Gary Lescak will be doing workshops in self-defense and weapons in the Southeast. Gary has been doing martial arts for over 50 years. For more information visit his Metter Martial Arts webpage for scheduled events and contact information.

09/20/2022

09/06/2022

Was saddened to hear this morning that my friend Master William Waters III of Chicago had passed. Godspeed Bill.

08/06/2022

Kansetsu waza 関節技 (Joint locks)!

Interesting!

07/20/2022

07/16/2022

07/15/2022