Flexible Weapons – Rope Defense
Coach Peter Freedman demonstrates and explains how a flexible weapon such a rope can be used to redirect, deflect and disarm an attack against an edged weapon.
Training for Success
Learning to practice slow for success.
Master Spencer Gee at Coach Freedman’s Studio
In the spirit of cross training that Coach Freedman advocates, he invited Master Spencer Gee to visit his studio up here in New Hampshire this past Saturday. Master Spencer Gee is an instructor of traditional Kung-Fu and Pankration. He is also a Master of Pananandata, the Filipino art of weapons. On top of all that [...]
The Importance of Principles over Technique – Part II
In Part I of this article I began to explain why learning principles helped in performing creatively in the martial arts. Today I talk about how techniques are only a small part of a complete martial arts system and some of the deficiencies I see today. I have come to notice a small problem or [...]
The Importance of Principles over Technique – Part I
Techniques are a great way for teaching a person how to use the martial concepts or principles. However, teaching principles can be more important in fixing the knowledge in the students mind.
Fall Science
Coach Freedman talks about the importance of taking falls when practicing martial arts. Learning how to fall is essential in protecting yourself in practice and in actual self defense situations. How you fall can make the difference between being able to continue on or becoming critically injured. Rolling and falling are necessary parts of your [...]
Making the Cookie Delicious
I visited Coach Freedman at his house the other day. He was sitting with some friends and students telling us stories about different people and groups he had trained in the past. He was recounting a story about a local police chief who was in a training session. This chief was complaining to Coach about [...]
Coach Freedman featured in “Martial Arts Nutrition” book by Teri Tom
I was over Coach Freedman’s house the other day when he handed me this book “Martial Arts Nutrition: A Precision Guide to Fueling Your Fighting Edge” by Teri Tom. He explained that Teri is an old friend who is a sports trainer and a protege of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. She has a masters [...]
Demonstrating the Log Roll
Coach Freedman talks about some basic ground defense applications against foot stomps and kicks. He also demonstrates the use of the “log roll” in an on the ground self defense situation.
Using the Eyes in Martial Arts
Video demonstrating the use of the eyes in self defense situations.
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