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”
Tag Archives: Richard Killick
Mastering KORA: The Art of In-Person Learning
I designed the KORA toolbox to be taught as a living tradition. By that, I mean that I learned my techniques in person from my teachers and passed them on in person from me. I think in-person heart-to-heart mentoring is the best way to learn any skill, especially one that teaches measure control, timing, andContinue reading “Mastering KORA: The Art of In-Person Learning”
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”
New Schedule for Sword, KORA Core, and Pencak Silat
Slightly tweaked the monthly class schedule for the Saturday classes. Sword 0900 – 0955 KORA Core1000 – 1055 Pencak Silat1100 -1155 Week Sword Savate Strikes and Footwork 1 Sword Savate Parries and plays 2 Dagger Lutte Throws and Sweeps 3 Dagger Lutte Combined 4 Subject Focus Subject Focus Subject Focus 5 Each Class will feature
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”
KORA Logos
Since 1986, my training group has had several logos, and each one has evolved as we have. What started as a private training group that then became a non-profit community public club, then a research private group, and today, it has morphed into a semi-public group training group with its goal of preserving the closed-doorContinue reading “KORA Logos”
Cultural Crossovers: Flamenco, Pencak Silat, and More
“Is it Flamenco in the snow, or Pencak Silat, or Basque Boot? Perhaps it is all of them. Pencak Silat, like any successful living thing, adapts to its environment. It is possible to keep the core essence, the feeling, and the positive energy while evolving to tackle today’s challenges.” Richard Killick
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”
Killick Off Road Arts 