Following a recent review and some excellent questions from students, we have clarified the progression structure within KORA. Going forward, both the KORA Weapons System (9am class) and KORA (10am class) will follow three developmental stages: • Beginner• Technician• Senior (equivalent to what many martial arts would refer to as a black belt level) BeyondContinue reading “KORA Grading Plan”
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Improve Your Combat Skills: Insights from Sparring
We regularly film our sparring sessions for review. This week, we’ll be analysing this exchange in detail and discussing the lessons learned in class next week, examining both the successes and areas for improvement. The taller fighter is playing a patient waiting game, looking to work from behind the timing and make effective use ofContinue reading “Improve Your Combat Skills: Insights from Sparring”
Explanation of the latch and cork screw in KORA
Just a slightly longer video explanation of the latch and cork screw in our dagger defence. I made a mistake and reached for the weapon arm; I should have stayed close to my ribs. I don’t use much strength when demonstrating this technique, mainly to protect my training partner. In real life, I try toContinue reading “Explanation of the latch and cork screw in KORA”
Learn Pencak Silat and More at KORA
New students are always welcome, with the best intake points being the January and July sessions. We teach these arts in separate classes: • Pencak Silat• Sword & Dagger• KORA Combat Essentials If you’re interested in joining, these are the ideal times to begin training and get fully embedded in the syllabus.
Dasar cokotan 1-4
The first four exercises from the dasar cokotan. Sera jalur Masjud.
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Silat entries and takedowns.
Get some Pencak Silat in your life. Some of the things we are currently working on in my group.
The Power of Scent in Arts Training Spaces
I’m always looking for ways to enhance my students’ experience of the arts, not just technique, but atmosphere too. Lately, that’s meant something a bit different: controlling the smell of the training space when we study the Spanish arts. Spanish oranges, the real ones, have that sharp, slightly bitter citrus edge. It’s distinctive, memorable… itContinue reading “The Power of Scent in Arts Training Spaces”
Historical Context of KORA Edged-Weapons Training
Killick Off Road Arts We differ from many research groups in that everything we teach is based on direct personal transmission. We do not teach interpretations reconstructed from transcripts or historical fragments. That important work of rediscovery is best left to dedicated researchers. The material we carry was never lost; it simply fell out ofContinue reading “Historical Context of KORA Edged-Weapons Training”
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