These techniques are called COMS or Combat Maneuvers. These are to be practiced repetitively. However, know this the idea is not that you will hit an opponent with every shot. That is not practical. Landing 2 or 3 shots is a more reasonable expectation. You train repetitively on all techniques for muscle memory. As a…
Greetings everyone, in this video I show COMS from phase 1 and 2 of Shu Ha Ri Do in slow motion. THE STORY OF HOW I CREATED SHU HA RI DO, AND MY MOTIVATION FOR WRITING AND TEACHING Fighting stance transferring power to punches and strikes
On test day sparring is an important part of judging a student’s application of technique. In this video 3 white belts testing for Gold belt, squared off against each other testing their skill with strikes to the body only, in the Shu Ha Ri Do version of “Bull In The Ring”. SPARRING CLIPS THE…
Sparring is a somewhat friendly exchange of technique. It enables students to be able to practice applying what they learn in a somewhat “real time” scenario. In this video you will see some of that application. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2B72uQ-l2w&authuser=1
Why do I call it “CODE” of the Flexing Fist? Well, simply because the punches of Flex Fist Boxing move in a straight and circular repeating pattern like a code. Flex Fist Boxing consists of five punches: Closing Fist Spinning Fist Hinge Fist Swivel Fist Hammer Fist Below is an image of an atom….
A FLEX FIST BOXING CONCEPT From Water to Ice As some of you are already aware I published a book called Flex Fist Boxing. This book illustrates a non-conventional boxing concept that I put together. Although I teach conventional boxing as well, I feel the Flex Fist Boxing concepts are incredibly useful in gaining an…
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for taking subscribing to my blog. As many know, Shu Ha Ri Do is a martial art system with Christian values. I would like to share something with you. Two people told me when I was ages 9 and 16 that I would influence a…
As some of you already know within Shu Ha Ri Do there are original movements, and forms that are called COMS short for Combat Maneuvers. When I created Shu Ha Ri Do 20 years ago I wanted to represent all phases of combat, from distance, close quarters, and the ground. Each COM expresses all phases…
In the video below I illustrate two principles from my Flex Fist Boxing concepts. The Closing Fist, and the Spinning Fist are only two of several techniques that I teach in Flex Fist Boxing. Flex Fist Boxing principles are guaranteed to increase your speed, explosion, and accuracy. I have no doubt that you will appreciate…