We are halfway through the coaching year, and things are going well. Firstly, in January, I changed the way I teach to give my students the intention training I have been working on for the last few years, plus, after reading The Art of Practice by Laido Dittmar, I changed the format and running orderContinue reading “Transforming Martial Arts Teaching: My Mid-Year Journey”
Category Archives: Class Reflections
KORA Training 2025
Here is an update on classes at my place in 2025, with some changes. Training We have an exciting year ahead, I am changing the way I teach, after doing some research and we will be going back to how I taught previously, with a lot more emphasis on skill development. The class format willContinue reading “KORA Training 2025”
Why Start Training with Sword Before Stick?
Stick or sword training first? When I began my journey, I first studied Olympic fencing, and then focused mainly on the sabre, while also cross-training in boxing and some combatives. I had some basic instruction in what we would now call Irish stick and some English cane techniques. Neither was a complete system; in fact,Continue reading “Why Start Training with Sword Before Stick?”
Why Offensive Knife Techniques Are Not Demonstrated
Someone recently asked a good question about our YouTube videos concerning knife defence. In the videos, I demonstrate responses to common, untrained attacks. We have a highly effective martial art, but I have chosen not to showcase our offensive knife techniques as taught in our classes. In simple terms, our techniques are more effective thanContinue reading “Why Offensive Knife Techniques Are Not Demonstrated”
Become a KORA Teacher: Training & Opportunities
I have had some enquiries about becoming a teacher in KORA, so I thought I would update you here. Within KORA, we have three basic ranks: Beginner Students Depending on previous experience and skill set, moving to the next level typically takes about six months to two years. Technician This person is competent inContinue reading “Become a KORA Teacher: Training & Opportunities”
Unique MMA Training Methods at KORA
At KORA, we have a highly effective toolkit that can be applied to other MMA schools, however, we use it in a unique and specialized way that sets us apart from the rest. Today, I have been primarily focused on teaching this approach to our students.
Mastering Lutte: Effective Grappling and Striking Techniques
Within the Savate I teach under the Killick Off Road Arts banner, we have a Lutte element that deals with fighting at the clinch and grappling range. This is somewhat unusual as this combination of grappling and striking techniques is often missing from modern systems. From a safety perspective, this makes sense and reflects howContinue reading “Mastering Lutte: Effective Grappling and Striking Techniques”
Master Boxing Techniques for Self-Defense and Sports
Over the last forty years of training and coaching, I have noticed a few patterns that lead to success in fighting, either in self-defence or in sports such as kickboxing or MMA. Boxing hands is one of the best ways to achieve your goals when it comes to overwhelming and knocking out your opponent. IContinue reading “Master Boxing Techniques for Self-Defense and Sports”
Class Plan
Sword & Dagger KORA Core Pencak Silat Week Sword Savate Strikes and Footwork 1 Sword Savate Parries and Manipulations 2 Dagger Lutte Throws and Sweeps 3 Combined Combined Combined 4 Focus Focus Focus 5 The loose plan for what I will teach during class each week. Going to try it for the next three months.Continue reading “Class Plan”
13 January 2024 Class Reflections
This year, I am targeting our footwork for improvement and looking to improve that in each class.
However, the main focus for improvement will be our attitude under pressure and skill set delivery.
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