Cutting!

…..So if you are studying a blade system and learning how to strike properly eventually you will want to get into cutting practice.  Now I have put up several video clips of myself cutting water bottles from this fall.  Water bottles are really fun to cut but you also need also do some tatami, clothing and cut some meat!  The following video clips show some practicioner’s doing some meat cutting!  Enjoy!

Get Out There And Practice Your Cutting!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Grand Master Bong Jornales!

Grand Master Bong Jornales is a Filipino martial arts expert that resides in Michigan on the western side of the state.  Here you can see a promo video clip featuring his movement!

See You On The Mats!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Last Night!

…..Last night we were chatting after class usually this is a good time to not only get to know each other but also to expand on some key important principles.  Last night the conversation was pretty broad but at one time we were talking about if you are in a physical encounter that in general it is best to wait and have a lawyer present before you elaborate on what happened.  Key advice as I have personally witnessed people dig themselves a hole when all adrenalized and basically say way too much.  Heck that always made what I was doing easier.  However, I also took the time to point out that each and every situation is different and that there could and are situation’s where letting the LEO’s on site know exactly what happened will be to your benefit.  Bottom line in any situation, encounter, interview, etc. they will all be different and unique.  What is good advice for one situation could be drastic or poor advice in another.  We as martial practitioner’s and citizens of our respective country need to be educated so that we can make good decisions in the moment!  Learn as much as you can, read as much as you can and be informed and prepared if needed.  The physical side is very important in the martial sciences but if you only concentrate on the physical and do not also compliment the mental and spiritual then you are doing yourself a disservice!

See You On The Mats!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Just Back In From Florida!

…..Well I am just back in from beautiful, sunny Florida and back into the grind at the office and life in general.  I had a great time exploring Epcott, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.  I also had the opportunity to unwind and relax and concentrate on my Iaido.  One highlight was spending a brief hour showing a couple of LEO’s some counter knife technique.  The training they received coincides with what will be shown at our survive the shank seminar in February 2010. IRT Seminar\’s!

…..Vacation is a time to relax, rejuvenate and reinvigorate so make sure that you take part in this very important part of our lives!

See You On The Mats!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Damn It Hurt Silat Trapping Video Clip!

 

…..Michael Janich who is the founder of Martial Blade Concepts and Damn It Hurt Silat just came out with this short video clip on their methodology of trapping.  Enjoy!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Stretching!

…..Personally I stretch every day, though some days are lighter than other ones.  As I have gotten older I have taken steps to protect my knees during stretching.   One of the things I do is very rarely do I continue to do full splits and particularly I do not drop down into a full split.  I have noticed that when stretching and doing full splits the strain on my knees bothers me.  So I have taken corrective measures to protect them and yet still maintain flexibility.  One stretch in place of full splits is to be on your knees and do a modified cat stretch of in other words to push your knees as far apart as possible and them slightly lean forward.  This gives great pressure and yet protects at least my knees very well.  I also do a lot of static stretching or slowly moving into a stretch and holding it.  When I was younger in training we used to do ballistic stretching or bouncing into a movement and while this does tend to produce some great results at my age it simply is to much of a risk or tearing or pulling a muscle.  The point of this blog post is that you have to modify your stretching routine so that it fits your personal body and that you get results and not injuries.  Everyone will be a little different and what works great for me may not work great for you.  Yet always stretch with and eye for not being injured!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Tim Waid On Pekiti Tirsia Kali!

 

 

Today Is A Double Post Day!

 

 

…..So a friend of mine sent me this clip the other day and I just got around to taking a look at it and it has Tim Waid a master instructor of Pekiti Tirsia Kali in it.  There is some good movement so take a look and enjoy!

I am a big fan of Pekiti Tirsia Kali of Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje and also of course his Uncle’s art Grand Tuhon Jerson ”Nene” Tortal of Dekiti Tirsia Siradas.

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Vacation Training!

…..So whenever I am on vacation I always try to give my body some time to rest and recover.  That usually means I will stretch, lift kettle bells and participate in swimming, volleyball, mountain climbing, etc.  So basically I try to stay physically active and yet my body have a break from the hard training that martial practice brings.  During vacation I also try to get in some teaching or light martial training in a specific area.  This time I have a couple of people who found out I was traveling and are in the general area so they set up some private lessons.   I also brought my iaito so I have been working on my drawing techniques every morning.  When you get away allow your body to do some thing different and work some different muscles as well as pick an area to concentrate on that will still allow you to rest and recuperate.  See you all soon!

See You On The Mats!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Intermittent Posting!

…..Over the next week there will only be intermittent posting on The Instinctive Edge.  I will be off enjoying vacation and or course getting a little teaching and training in.  However, the next week I will of course have some great pictures!

See You On The Mats!

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Understanding Your Weaknesses!

…..As a martial practitioner it is very important that you recognize your weaknesses and then try to correct them.  To often people try to improve areas that they are strong in and neglect areas that they do not enjoy or are weak at.  Consequently this leaves a practitioner very, very vulnerable in certain areas.  The best approach is to recognize where you are weak or in need or improvement and then take measures to correct and improve!

See You On The Mats!

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Brian R. VanCise

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