San Francisco Visit

Video clips of Muryasz Sensei's instruction in the Bay area. More to follow.

Small Circles & The Source of Power

Small Circles & The Source of Power

This clip illustrates the use of small circles to redirect uke's force and thereby disrupt his balance. It then shows the application of power (movement) from a source not controlled by Uke.

Passing Under The Jo

Passing Under The Jo

Using the jo as a shield, a weapon, and a lead.

The Touch of a Finger

The Touch of a Finger

Although the contact is merely with the finger, one can execute a number of techniques. This becomes possible if one does not push with the hand or the arm but instead uses body-movement (One-Point) as the source of power.

Variations

Variations

In the first illustration at the last move nage's jo stays in contact with uke's jo. This allows nage to control uke's jo and set up an immediate thrust. In the last illustration nage crosses from left to right while flicking uke's jo aside. He makes use of large opening to execute a thrust.

Small Circles and Transfer of Momentum

Small Circles and Transfer of Momentum

This clip illustrates the use of small circles to disrupt uke's balance. It then shows an application of the transfer of momentum to execute a technique.