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4/10 - Under Philosophy - White Belt to Mastery (Book Readings) - Keys to Peace - Part 2 of 8 - Your Habits Quietly Determine Your Future

5/7 - Under Things to Practice in your Career - Strive to Master Time and Space, not Strength or Speed - 1 new lesson video

5/6 - Under Yari (Spear techniques - Kukishin Ryu Keiko Gata Yari no Waza #3 - Hicho Kaku - Angle of a Bird Taking Flight - 4 new videos

5/5 - Under Weapons (The Sickle) - Kama Techniques of Maki - Rolling Captures - New Techniques w/ Sensei Norcross

5/4 - Under Weapons Lessons Module - 鎌 - The Kama (sickle) - History and Uses

5/3 - Under Yari (Spear) - Kukishin Ryu Yari no Waza #4 - 一 突 役 - Hitotsuki Yaku - Single Thrust - 7 new videos!

5/2 - Under Tono Ryu Kenjutsu - How to draw the Katana while wearing a Wakizashi - several tips.

5/1 - Psychology and Motivation - A discussion with Mr. Holt on the science of motivation in Budo (37-minute discussion)

4/30 - Under Budo Lineage Techniques -Gyokko Ryu - Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #6 - 意 合 封 - Iaifu - React and Seal the Gap - 6 new videos

4/29 - Under Tono Ryu Kenjutsu - Advanced Sword on Sword Deflecting Technique - 3 videos

4/28 - Under Level 3 Wrist Grab Escapes - Several new variation techniques were added - Omote Gyaku, Ude Ori, Gyaku Hon Gyaku

4/27 - Under Spear - Kukishin Ryu - Yari no Waza #1 - 間 法 – Kan Pō - Piercing Method

4/26 - Under Spear - Kukishin Ryu - Yari no Waza #2 - Shi Ho Waza - Four Directional Technique - 3 new videos

4/25 - Under Tono Ryu Sword - How to do Iai Sabaki - Eight Directional Footwork

4/24 - New Dojo Podcast!!! Episode 1 - The Art of Quitting and Staying Motivated (54-minute video)

4/23 - Under Level 4 Black Belts - New Striking Drill Flow #3 - includes downloadable PDF notes

4/22 - New Level 3 March Week 3 - (4 Wrist Grab Escapes) Videos

4/21 - Under Culture/Entertainment - A tribute to Chuck Norris

4/20 - Under Budo Lineage Techniques - Gyokko Ryu Geryaku no Maki - Kata #4 - Koryaku - Scoop Up and Rob -New Videos 5-7

4/19 - Under Budo Lineage Techniques - Gyokko Ryu Geryaku no Maki - Kata #4 - Koryaku - Scoop Up and Rob -New Videos 1-4

4/18 - Under Level 4 Black Belt Techniques - Ryu Nage - Tono Ryu Kata - "Throw like a Dragon" - 5 new videos

4/17 - Under Classical Budo Techniques - Shinden Fudo Ryu Technique #7 - Musan - Dispersing the Mist

4/16 - Under Classical Techniques - Shinden Fudo Ryu - Rōtō, 狼倒 - Topple the Wolf - 2 new videos

4/15 - Under Tono Ryu Kenjutsu Techniques- Saya Tate Ura

4/14 - Under Tono Ryu Kenjutsu Techniques- Saya Tate Omote

4/13 - Under Art of the Sword - How to wrap a Tsuka (sword handle) with Ito with Cullen Keen

4/12 - Under - I need Help With... - Student questions/requests and tips from Instructors - "Is BJJ good for Self-Defense?" - The Truth.

4/11 - Under Classical Budo Techniques - Gyokko Ryu - Ge Ryaku no Maki - Kata #4 - 魁 足 - Kaisoku - (Charging Ahead) Videos 4-6

4/11 - Under Classical Budo Techniques - Gyokko Ryu - Ge Ryaku no Maki - Kata #4 - 魁 足 - Kaisoku - (Charging Ahead) Videos 1-3

4/10 - Under Philosophy - White Belt to Mastery (Book Readings) - Keys to Peace - Part 1 of 8

4/9 - Under Tono Ryu Sword - FAQ: "Was the whole sword blade razor-sharp?"

4/8 - Under Tono Ryu Kenjutsu - "Where do I put my thumb when drawing out the blade?"

4/7 - Under Level 4 Black Belt Techniques - Ryote Musha Dori, Shiho Nage, Katate Dori - 5 new videos!

4/6 - Under Classical Techniques - Shinden Fudo Ryu - Ten no Maki Kata #7 - Musan - "Dispersing Fog."

4/5 - Under Level 2 and Level 3 - New video lessons added to Water "Sword Pivot" and Level 3 Irimi Nage

4/4 - Under Spear - Yari Taihen - Exercise Training Pattern - 4 more new training videos for spear practice, solo or with a group.

4/3 - Under Classical techniques - Gyokko Ryu - Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #3 - 一 撃 Ichi Geki - To Beat in One Strike (new videos 5-9)

4/2 - Under Classical techniques - Gyokko Ryu - Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #3 - 一 撃 Ichi Geki - To Beat in One Strike (new videos 1-4)

4/1 - New Level 4 Technique - Cross Grab and Punch Defense (Ten Chi) - (2 videos and a free PDF)

3/31 - Under Classical Budo techniques - Gyokko Ryu - Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #2 - 隼 足 - Shunsoku - Claw of the Hawk (videos 4-7)

3/30 - Under Classical Budo techniques - Gyokko Ryu - Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #2 - 隼 足 - Shunsoku - Claw of the Hawk (videos 1-3)

3/29 - Subscriber Questions - Under Tono Ryu Sword Lessons - "Where do I put my right hand when drawing the sword?"

3/28 - Under Level 3 - Additional New Lessons on the 'Full Nelson' Escape

3/27 - Under Level 2 Water - additional New Lessons on Feb. Week 4 Lapel Grab and Punch

3/26 -Under Spear - Ryuka -Fire Dragon Lesson Videos 4-6

3/25 - Under Spear - Ryuka Fire Dragon Practice Lesson Videos 1-3

3/24 - Under Martial Arts Principles to Practice in Your Career - Sensei Norcross discusses a video by (Actor) Anthony Hopkins on Forgiveness and Family Regrets

3/22 - Under 18 Lock Flow - Locks 16, 17, and 18

3/22 - Under 18 Lock Flow - Locks 14 and 15

3/23 - Under 18 Lock Flow - Locks 12 and 13

3/22 - Under 18 Lock Flow - Locks 10 and 11

3/21 - Under Classical School Techniques - Gyokko Ryu - Ge Ryaku no Maki - Kata # 1 - 隼雄 - Shunu - Brave like a Hawk (7 new videos!)

3/20 - Under Gyokko Ryu - Introduction to the Final Geryaku no Maki Scroll

3/19 - Under Gyokko Ryu - How to form Hanno Banitsu Gassho no Kamae

3/18 - Tono Ryu Kenjutsu Style - New technique - Kojiri Uchi

3/17 - Tono Ryu Kenjutsu Style - Free Response using To Furi

3/16 - Under Yari (Spear) - How to do a Kasumi Uchi strike

3/15 - Under Things to Avoid in Budo - "Who calls himself Master?" - An article on fake titles by Sumiko Nakano

3/14 - Under Tono Ryu Sword - How to do a Reverse Hand Sword back to Scabbard flip - Gyakute Noto Lesson

3/13 - Under Classical Techniques - Koto Ryu Chuden Gata #8 - Gohi - videos 4-6

3/12 - Under Classical Techniques - Koto Ryu Chuden Gata #8 - Gohi - videos 1-3

3/11 - Martial Arts Principles to Practice in Your Career - Do not fear the mist!

3/10 - Under Level 1 Fundamentals - Ku no Kata Daily Practice - 2 new videos

3/9 - Under Classical Techniques - Gyokko Ryu - Chu Ryaku no Maki - Kata #3 - 妥 伸 - Dashin - Grab and Shake - Arrange and Extend

3/8 - Under Tono Ryu Sword Style -Lesson: 3 Cut and Step Timings to Practice

3/7 - Under Level 1 Fundamentals/Ukemi - A Back Roll Secret with Sensei Holt


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