My early experience in combat and in combat training taught me many lessons; one is: if you’re late, you’re dead. In the 1980s British Army, a lot of time was spent on making sure we got there on time, which meant being five minutes early and ready to go do our task. It’s a skillContinue reading “If you are late…”
Tag Archives: Richard Killick
KORA Coaching
Since I started teaching, my training partners have been split into those who want to get fit, those who want to improve their self-protection skills, and those who want to do a deep-dive study or train for sport fighting. Some, the one in ten thousand, want to be teachers. I realised a long time agoContinue reading “KORA Coaching”
The KORA Rungu Stick
My KORA training partners and I train regularly with a Rungu Stick, as shown in the video above. We started to use the Rungu Stick around three years ago, and it has gradually replaced our sledgehammer handles and Sheilaghs. For us, the Rungu Stick is a great aid that drives the power and swiftness ofContinue reading “The KORA Rungu Stick”
Must have book
Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life by Jason Hanson. A must-read book if you are concerned about your and your loved ones’ self-protection. I was planning to write this, but Jason beat me to it. Totally required reading for all KORA students, new and old.
KORA School Facebook Page Revamped: Follow Us!
The KORA School FB page has been revamped and is back! Facebook This replaces the 12 year old page we lost access to. It mainly points to this website, so you are in the correct place but some find value in being able to pop on and follow on FB.
KORA Ranks of Achievement
KORA Ranks of Achievement Year One – Beginner The first stage of your KORA journey is Beginner. This is where you build a solid foundation, develop essential skills and begin to understand the principles behind our arts. Year Two – Technician The Technician stage is about developing greater understanding, technical ability and confidence in applyingContinue reading “KORA Ranks of Achievement”
Enrol in Pencak Silat and Self-Defense Classes
New students are always welcome; we teach these arts in separate classes: • Pencak Silat Serak & Sera• Sword & Dagger and Stick• KORA Combat Essentials If you’re interested in joining, these are the ideal times to begin training and get fully embedded in the syllabus.
Essential KORA Dagger Movements: Insights from Martial Arts Traditions
In this video, Richard Killick demonstrates how we train with the KORA dagger, drawing from Spanish methods, Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), and other traditional systems. This is a sanitised version presented for historical research and educational purposes. Much of what was essential to know about duelling had already been established by the 1500s. The coreContinue reading “Essential KORA Dagger Movements: Insights from Martial Arts Traditions”
Unlocking the Corkscrew Punch: A Boxing Technique Explained
Some asked about the Spanish corkscrew and its relation to empty hands. The answers yes. The delivery heart punch is a little unpleasant and a close-door secret. From: Facebook The corkscrew punch is a fascinating boxing technique that is now rarely seen. Developed by Kid McCoy, who fought between 1891 and 1912, it resembles aContinue reading “Unlocking the Corkscrew Punch: A Boxing Technique Explained”
Preserving Traditional Martial Arts for Modern Times
This clip demonstrates the importance of linking striking, grappling, and positional dominance into one seamless fighting system rather than treating them as separate skills. If you’re looking for practical martial arts training that develops real-world combat principles, come and train with us at KORA. New students are always welcome in our Pencak Silat, Sword &Continue reading “Preserving Traditional Martial Arts for Modern Times”