tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post3708354058783153022..comments2024-01-25T20:45:56.650+08:00Comments on The Way of Least Resistance: The karate "kamae" or guardDan Djurdjevichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352771904545108503noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-13979653894776831912013-04-19T22:56:44.386+08:002013-04-19T22:56:44.386+08:00Thanks so much for replying! You've given me a...Thanks so much for replying! You've given me a lot to think about, and I look forward to reading more!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-84299582650285468002013-04-02T09:51:01.322+08:002013-04-02T09:51:01.322+08:00"Using the lead hand as the primary defensive..."Using the lead hand as the primary defensive tool sounds very intriguing, possibly similar to how in swordplay, the sword is often the primary defending tool regardless of whether the off hand holds a buckler or a dagger."<br /><br />Yes, it is similar - except that in unarmed fighting you use both hands and can swap lead (as can your attacker).<br /><br />"For as long as he can Dan Djurdjevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352771904545108503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-46468320150453278942013-04-02T05:14:44.060+08:002013-04-02T05:14:44.060+08:00Misc. Self Defense
I look forward to your article ...Misc. Self Defense<br />I look forward to your article on the centerline! Using the lead hand as the primary defensive tool sounds very intriguing, possibly similar to how in swordplay, the sword is often the primary defending tool regardless of whether the off hand holds a buckler or a dagger. <br />The pertinent quote that springs to mind is from Jim Driscoll’s “The Straight Left and How to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-45731654848470641582013-03-29T12:31:48.706+08:002013-03-29T12:31:48.706+08:00"Since the "gap" is independent of ..."Since the "gap" is independent of matched/unmatched stance, when facing an attacker with the same stance, how would the "gap" come into play against a lead hand straight?"<br /><br />It wouldn't. It would however come into play against a straight reverse punch. If you wanted it to work against the lead, you'd have to swap your own lead hand. <br /><br />&Dan Djurdjevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352771904545108503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-81418133038117347512013-03-29T00:28:03.733+08:002013-03-29T00:28:03.733+08:00Quick typo fix for my previous comment: Instead of...Quick typo fix for my previous comment: Instead of being occupying-->Instead of occupying.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your reply Dan! <br /><br />Clayton's gap reminds me very much of the concept of "outside sliding leverage" in Jeet Kune Do. By my understanding, the only difference is that Jeet Kune Do's "outside sliding leverage" is generally performed with a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-55254283917680157442013-03-28T06:31:06.991+08:002013-03-28T06:31:06.991+08:00Your hands should be either side of the center lin...Your hands should be either side of the center line, on the quarter lines. The "gap" is independent of matched/unmatched stance. Thanks for reading and for your questions! Dan Djurdjevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352771904545108503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-73188336000713676932013-03-28T03:33:46.485+08:002013-03-28T03:33:46.485+08:00Hi Dan,
Thank you for writing such an insightful ...Hi Dan,<br /><br />Thank you for writing such an insightful article! Would you be able to answer a quick question regarding the guard?<br /><br />In order to facilitate the creation of "Clayton's gap," would your fists be positioned slightly on either side of the centerline, instead of being occupying the center line? Additionally, does such a "gap" only exist when facingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-48559610251719356542012-06-28T21:33:54.543+08:002012-06-28T21:33:54.543+08:00Indeed, you're absolutely correct Ryan.
Thank...Indeed, you're absolutely correct Ryan.<br /><br />Thanks for the input.Dan Djurdjevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352771904545108503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-34044972827243609452012-06-28T21:17:52.438+08:002012-06-28T21:17:52.438+08:00Once the attacker figures out that the gap is not...Once the attacker figures out that the gap is not really and opening and start swinging wide, the posture is still an excellent one to use for a double arm destruction at the mid-bicep and wrist. This can be applied with minimal movement to either the left or right arm of the attacker. I was shown this by both Matsumura Seito and Ryukyu Kempo instructors. I've had good luck using it in Ryan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438844540422710276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-31868013519915732342012-06-26T15:25:39.099+08:002012-06-26T15:25:39.099+08:00Hi Nathaniel.
Here is my latest article that hope...Hi Nathaniel.<br /><br /><a href="http://dandjurdjevic.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/dealing-with-wrist-grabs.html" rel="nofollow">Here</a> is my latest article that hopefully answers your queries.<br /><br />All the best!<br /><br />DanDan Djurdjevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352771904545108503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-5180599911215089002012-06-12T13:40:17.357+08:002012-06-12T13:40:17.357+08:00Hi Nathaniel and thanks for your kind words.
Yes,...Hi Nathaniel and thanks for your kind words.<br /><br />Yes, there is something you can do, although it would be better to have a partner. For practice, the partner needn't be large, but obviously the larger and stronger the better. The main thing however is to have a partner to test out the angles etc. However you can still go through the motions without a partner until such time as you Dan Djurdjevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352771904545108503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-75039581302572187362012-06-12T11:52:22.339+08:002012-06-12T11:52:22.339+08:00I have been eagerly reading many of your exception...I have been eagerly reading many of your exceptional articles. Thank you very much for sharing what you know. It especially means a lot because I'm between dojo(angs) right now, and have no teachers but those I can find online. So thank you!<br /><br />Oh, but now my question: As a small man (140lb), I've found that people frequently grab my guard. They use these grabs to easily break my Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527008782201953779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-59775712395694702842011-05-29T23:41:32.966+08:002011-05-29T23:41:32.966+08:00Nice article.
Like your previous articles it give...Nice article. <br />Like your previous articles it gives a great insight to karate.<br /><br />It also reminds me that i should visit your dojo sometime when i come to Australia (future plans :P ). ^^<br /><br />Keep it up. :)Peter Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173133963151048130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-83005663216937900542008-12-25T21:24:00.000+09:002008-12-25T21:24:00.000+09:00Hi and thanks for your kind words.I guess the answ...Hi and thanks for your kind words.<BR/><BR/>I guess the answer depends on how low the kick is. If it is to the tanden/dantien or solar plexus I will usually use a gedan barai with the lead hand OR reverse hand - depending on whether my momentum is moving backwards or forwards at the point of attack interception.<BR/><BR/>Simultaneous block and counters are extremely overrated in my experience (Dan Djurdjevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352771904545108503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135073576999431197.post-82817734164232193682008-12-25T13:06:00.000+09:002008-12-25T13:06:00.000+09:00Extremely helpful article; adds a new angle for me...Extremely helpful article; adds a new angle for me in thinking about kamae. <BR/><BR/>I am from Shotokan with a tiny bit of dabble in Wingchun and Kyokushin. <BR/><BR/>Am extremely curious to know what is your prefered block to a low front kick in your bare knuckle guard system, do you:<BR/><BR/>1. Do a gedan barai with the lead hand and then quickly bring the lead hand back up. Or..<BR/><BR/>2. Francis Huanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142913681166786659noreply@blogger.com