Martial Arts Minute Blog with Alain Burrese

JKD pioneer Jerry Poteet dies

Alain Burrese — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:53:25 +0000

It is with great sadness that another martial arts icon has passed away. Jerry Poteet was one of Bruce Lee's original students and was considered one of the biggest advocates for promoting Bruce Lee's philosophy of Jeet Kune Do throughout the world. His legacy, his wisdom and his dedication to the arts shall forever be remembered.

- Michael Matsuda, president Martial Arts History Museum

Aiki Productions sends all of Sifu Poteet's family, friends, and students well wishes and Sifu Poteet passes to the beyond. May he rest in peace and his teachings be remembered forever.

Health Hint - Meditate For Life

Alain Burrese — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:22:24 +0000

Here is a Helth Hint on Meditation from the August 2011 issue of Black Belt magazine.

Meditate For Life by Jason Brick

An 18-year study of seniors found that regular meditation lowers overall death rates by 23 percent and death rates from heart disease and cancer by more than 30 percent. The same study suggests meditation can help lower blood pressure and speed healing. Although no formal studies have been conducted, meditation seems to help relieve stress, foster personal relationships and lead to a better quality of life.

Breathing and walking meditation, mindfulness, positive visualization - no matter what you call it, it's as important to real-world survival as your physical skills are. If you training doesn't include formal meditation, consider seeking out instruction on your own. Better yet, help your sensei find someone who can teach it in-house.

Joe Lewis Doing Well

Alain Burrese — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:46:29 +0000

October 24, 2011

NEWS RELEASE:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JOE LEWIS DOING WELL AFTER COMPLETING SEVEN WEEKS OF TREATMENT FOR A BRAIN TUMOR.

World Karate and Kickboxing champion Joe Lewis has completed seven weeks of radiation and chemotherapy for a brain tumor and has exceeded all expectations of his doctors with his remarkable condition. He will have two to three months before he gets his next check-up.

The really good news is that Joe is back on the seminar circuit. Although his time slots are limited, he can be booked for seminars. He is expected to be in Europe in November and California in December, so if you want to have him in, book now.

The annual JLFS conference earlier this month was a total success. The event was so amazing that many long time martial arts personalities called it the best martial arts event they have ever attended.

AND FINALLY: There are few words to describe the outpouring of love for Joe Lewis during his current situation. From his closest friends to complete strangers, people from all around the world have risen to show Joe how much he has meant to us. If Joe has not gotten back to you with a personal ‘Thank you’, it is simply that he has been overwhelmed. All those who have reached out to him should know that everyone of you made a difference in Joe’s life and helped him tremendously. He is humbled.

If youu would like to send Joe a card, please use the address below:

Joe Lewis

c/o The Nackord Karate System

P O Box 1506

Southeastern, PA 19399

Or visit one of the websites below:

www.Joelewisfightingsystems.com

www.Friendsofjoelewis.com

Martial artists are humans first - Bruce Lee

Alain Burrese — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:52:51 +0000

"A martial artist is a human being first. Just as nationalities have nothing to do with one's humanity, so they have nothing to do with martial arts."

— Bruce Lee

This quote rings true with all true martial artists, and that is why there is such brotherhood and sisterhood among those who train, regardless of the style or nationality of the individual training. We all have a common bond, training...

20% Price Reduction on Achieving Kicking Excellence DVD set!

Alain Burrese — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:44:45 +0000

Shawn Kovacich wants to help people be better martial artists and defend themselves, and that's why he wrote the Achieving Kicking Excellence books, and why he made the companion Achieving Kicking Excellence DVD sets with Aiki Productions.

Now, to make this information even more available, the price of the Achieving Kicking Excellence DVD sets have been reduced by 20%! Just in time for the holiday season. (Don't laugh, some stores, like Costco, already have Christmas stuff for sale.)

So act now and get your Achiving Kicking Excellence DVD sets. Get them for you, and get them for other martial artists on your holiday list. Buy from the Aiki Store!

Now only $39.95

Bouncers You Need This - Another review of Lock On vol. 4

Alain Burrese — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:15:20 +0000

Five Stars!

Bouncers You Need This - A new review of Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 4: Finger Locks

I have been a bouncer for 24 years, so I need to know how to controll and escort people out of situations and not hurt them. So if you are a bouncer , security guard , corrections officer, or cop this DVD is for you. I recently recieved Alain Burrese's Lock On Joint Locking Essentials volume 4 Finger Locks in the mail . Now I usually watch and review these vidoes type of videos right away but I decided to give it a little whilee and practice the techniques shown in Burrese's video . Well well well I was not dissapointed. I have used several of the techniques shown to escort overzealous patrons out of the bar. Now I wasnt able to do them text book perfect , but thats ok , they worked just like they were supposed to.

This is one of the main selling points to me about Burrese and his teaching skills. He gives you the tools to use to make it work. There is none of the "This is the only way to do this" , no its not. The work place and reality is not the Dojo, situations change, individuals are different, your abilities can be hindered by your enviroment. Alain's teaching basic FUNDAMENTAlS . Not set in stone laws. He gives you different scenarios and the ideas to use if you find yourself in a bad place. Work the skill sets taught and I dont beleive you will be dissapointed.

Posted on Amazon by Clint Overland on Sept 4, 2011

Bruce Lee quote

Alain Burrese — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:51:05 +0000

I read this Bruce Lee quote today from a Black Belt e-mail and really liked it. I wanted to share it here. Don't just read the quote, do as Lee said in Enter the Dragon, Feeeel it...

"Self-knowledge is the basis of jeet kune do because it is effective not only for the individual's martial art but also for his life as a human being." —Bruce Lee

Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 5: Combining Locks & Lock Flow Drills

Alain Burrese — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:18:30 +0000

Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 5: Combining Locks & Lock Flow Drills is almost ready! We should have a proof in a couple of weeks, and if all is good, it will be available for purchase.

Volume 5: Combining Locks & Lock Flow Drills includes detailed instruction on the four corner throw, Shionage in Japanese, a lock that exploits both the wrist and shoulder. Then, Burrese provides instruction on how to go from one lock to another, building to three and four lock combinations, and concluding with longer series of flow drills. If you want to take your joint locking ability to the next level, you must have Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 5: Combining Locks & Lock Flow Drills.

In Memory of O-Sensei Phil Porter

Alain Burrese — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:17:01 +0000

A great Judoka Phil Porter Sensei died today. He enriched many lives. Please keep his family in your prayers.

It is safe to say that there is no other person alive in the world today who has had so varied and comprehensive a career of achievement in Judo and the Martial Arts as Philip S. Porter. In every field of endeavor involved in Judo; from coaching, teaching and national and international leadership positions to writing, refereeing and building the theoretical framework of Judo, he has excelled. His competitive career spanned 50 years, culminating with four US National Masters Gold medals in winning which he never lost a match.

Loren Christensen reviews Lock On 4

Alain Burrese — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:39:03 +0000

In Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials, Burrese continues his excellent work showcasing his life-long study of hapkido. While these simple yet highly effective joint locks are from hapkido they can be adapted easily to any martial arts style. Not only can they be adapted, they SHOULD be adapted to complete one's fighting art.

Not every physical encounter necessitates a violent--punch, kick, claw--response. Sometimes a simple wrist or finger lock communicates clearly that the threat is out of line. A punch or kick might get you sued, a simple joint lock most likely won't. As Larry the Cable Guy says, "Get 'er done," and that is exactly what these techniques do without causing debilitating harm.

Alain's teaching approach is clear, concise and without unnecessary mysticism or superfluous movements. For those who say that joint lock techniques don't work...apparently yours don't but Alain Burrese's do.

Get this DVD. Solid info and, unlike a lot of how-to-do martial art DVDs on the market, you can easily learn from this one.

Loren W. Christensen, author of a lot of books on the martial arts.