Jukaado Academy Of Martial Arts

This is another old TV footage, I think it was shot in 2005

This is a very old TV footage, I think it was shot in 2004.

Being a martial artist and an instructor I have often been asked by anxious parents before they enroll their kids if the child will become more aggressive, will he use what he learns in class on his friends at school and so on. This is a very common myth about martial arts. To this my answer has always been a big NO.  Martial Arts is a science in fact it should always be referred to as martial science rather than martial art, for within its training lies the solution to man's problems related to body, mind and soul.  When a student enrolls in a dojo (class) he or she may have joined for various reasons to improve health and fitness, to be able to defend one self or sometimes even because they want to be able to fight like their heroes eg - Bruce Lee. What ever may be the reason for enrolling, few months of training at an authentic dojo will change their outlook to life, mindset, health, discipline and much more in a student. Students become very calm and composed as they un...

Uke waza (blocking techniques) , Tsugi  Waza ( punching techniques) and Geri Waza ( kicking techniques) form a major part of most martial arts. Techniques can be learnt but if not properly executed they are of no use practically. In my many years of experience I have seen many students of martial arts blocking, punching and kicking during class only by placing the hand or leg the way it has to be. Most don't execute a punch or block or kick the way it would be needed to be executed if one is required to use it on the road to defend themselves. No technique is executed properly if we do not focus our body, mind and spirit in executing the technique. We have to become one with the technique only then is it executed to its optimum potential. Am just amazed at the brilliance and profound knowledge of the great masters who have designed Martial Arts. They have covered all the aspects of life in these forms. From self defense to physical health, from increased immunity to healing powers...

Today we are going to see one  technique that we can use to defend ourselves from a grab from the back. Suppose you are walking down the street and someone grabs you from the back with his right hand. Turn towards your attacker from your left side and strike the attackers right arm with your left shuto ( knife edge strike) and hold his arm. Then with your right hand punch him in the solar plexus and let your hand move to his right shoulder. Pull his shoulder in a downward action and strike with your knee either to his nose or to the solar plexus.  For any attack there are numerous techniques, we just show one of the possible ways to defend yourself from such an attack. For better understanding the techniques are shot at a slow pace. It is with repeatedly practicing the techniques that a person will be ready to face a real attack on the street at a much faster pace.  

Most martial arts are moving away from full contact kumite (sparring) to sports based kumite. Over the years many styles of Karate have also moved towards the sports aspect gradually leaving behind the conditioning that is required for full contact kumite.  A great master once said " I cannot punch and expect it not to cause pain, for if I do then it is not a punch but just placing my hand." I personally agree with this great and wise master.  At our dojo we give equal importance to development of technique, as well as endurance ( cardio ) and full body conditioning. One of our recent training sessions was awesome. That particular day most of our senior students were present so decided to have a high intensity cardio and conditioning class. We started with a complete body warm up from toe to head and moved on to some cardio based routines combining some basics along with sets of push ups, squats and abdomen workouts. The energy levels of the students was high even though...

Today we will be looking at what we could do to defend ourself against some one grabbing us from the front. The most important thing in any situation is never panic nor do feel helpless for both of these will make you easier targets for your attacker. Suppose your attacker holds your shirt near the collar with his right hand. The first thing we do is block his hand with our left hand and hold the attackers right bicep with the left hand. This will stop him from pulling and pushing you with his grip on your collar. Now with the sole of the left foot kick straight to the right knee of the attacker. As soon as you kick step forward and with your fingers squeeze the neck of the attacker just below his jaw bone pushing backwards. This will choke the attacker and the pushing action will make him loose balance and he will fall to the ground giving you enough time to walk away to safety.