Perth Martial Arts News
Why You Should Beat Your Instructors Up
There is a very common misperception in the martial arts world, that the sensei is always the best fighter and technician in the dojo; they are unbeatable and will never lose a sparring match to a student!
This is often very far from the truth... And here's why.
Play Music to Learn How to Fight (or Vice Versa)!
There's an old samurai maxim, which says 'a man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action'. While I do not consider myself a master, I am obssessed with martial arts and so I am always looking for parallels I can draw from training to pretty much everything else. While my experience in art revolves around music and martial arts, I believe that these principles apply to every other art, as well as to business, life, the universe and everything. Recently someone on Facebook shared this post about being a professional session musician. I was instantly amazed at how relevant this was to being a proficient martial artist, especially one who is interested in multiple disciplines and styles. I'd like to share my thoughts on this with you in the hope it helps you with your art, whatever it may be!
CAIA Zombie Apocalypse 29 October
It's Halloween and CAIA is doing it's part to control the Zombie population of Perth!
Come on down and have some good old fashioned fun with us as we celebrate Halloween the CAIA way!
Principles of Pugilistic Propulsion
'Principles of Pugilistic Propulsion'... Say it 5 times quickly!
The theme for our Krav Maga classes at CAIA this coming month is striking. Personally, I’ve been on a journey over the past 2 years specifically exploring the pugilistic martial arts styles for my own enjoyment and personal growth.
As we are going to focus on these over the next few weeks in greater detail in class, I wanted to share some of the principles of effective striking that Dr Gavriel Schneider highlights. Please note that I am only reiterating and interpreting material here.
So… what are the secrets for generating power in your strikes?
Aug 11 Standup Workshop with Dr Gavriel Schneider
Dr Gavriel Schneider, 7th dan head of Gendai Ryu / Gendai Krav Maga will be in Perth Thursday August 11 for an intensive exploration of Standup Fighting Skills.
Knife crime is on the rise in Perth.
Join us on Tuesday the 26th of July for a comprehensive look at
Knife Use & Knife Defences
from Krav Maga & FMA
with CAIA Director Noah Greenstone, 6th Dan
- Date: July 26, Tuesday
- Time: 6:30-8:30PM
- Price: $40 General Public | CAIA Members FREE
More info? Ring 08 9389 9489 or click here to contact us.
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Alone or Together?
A quick blog on something that has popped up in conversations several times recently, and I've been experimenting with these variations of one of the most fundamental techniques in Krav Maga - The 360 defence with a counter - to find what works best for me.
Want to know which varaitions works best for you? Read on!
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Speed with 3 P's
Speed. It’s a great attribute to have, whether you are looing at self-defence or competition. To watch fighter with blistering speed is always awe-inspiring. But too often speed is looked at as how fast your hands are moving, or have fast you can move your feet. While this is definitely important, speed encompasses a lot more than just that, and is really a term that encompasses a variety of skills! So what is speed really made of?
Dirty Boxing and Power Generation with Mannie De Matos March 22
22 March 2016 6PM-9PM
Master Mannie de Matos returns to Combat Arts Institute of Australia for another great boxing seminar.
This seminar will focus on dirty and innovative boxing techniques, as well as generating power with your strikes.
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Perth First Aid Certificate Course Sat March 19
Get your First Aid certificate.
CAIA instructor Hylton Silver and Integrated Training will be conductiong a First Aid Certificate course at CAIA.
When: Saturday March 19th
Time: 12:00 - 5:30PM
Cost: CAIA Members $99 | Non-Members $135
Pre registration by March 18th is essential.
Course Details:
HLTAID003 | Provide First Aid (Senior First Aid)
The Provide First Aid course (previously known as Senior First Aid) is a generic first aid course applicable to all industries and people, as well as essential for martial arts practitioners and teachers. Apply First Aid is a pre-requisite for most jobs and always adds value to your resume. It is not about simply obtaining the Certificate but about having the ability to save someone’s life.
The course can be completed in 1 full day, which will cover the following:
- CPR
- CPR Assessment
- Scenario Based training
- Bandages and Slings
- Written Assessment
The Provide First Aid training course is extremely important no matter who you are - and especially if you are at Green or Brown Belt level expecting to teach or grade for Black Belt. All CAIA instructors must have a current First Aid Certificate. We should all know how and have the ability to save someone’s life.
There will be an online component of this course which must be completed prior to the practical section of the course which will be conducted on the 19th at CAIA.
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CAIA Director Noah Greenstone promoted to 6th Dan
Madidaba, South Africa
CAIA Director Noah Greenstone has received his 6th Dan in Gendai Ryu / Gendai Krav Maga.
Is Your Krav Maga Soft?
A while ago I wrote about the false notion (at least in my eyes) that traditional martial arts and modern combative applications, most predominantly Krav Maga, do not mix well or, as some even claim, are diametrically opposed in the martial arts sphere. But are they?
Sparring in Krav Maga... Should You?
A discussion I have often heard amongst practitioners of self-defence and Krav Maga systems is whether sparring should be included in the curriculum. There are many valid arguments for both sides and different schools and instructors approach it differently. Here are my two cents.