Archive for January, 2010
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The American Martial Artist…Personal History:Part 1
When I joined the Air Force, my first tour of duty was in Korea. My first day in Korea, I traveled downtown to look around. I came upon a Martial Arts demonstration at the market. I didn't know what style it was then since I didn't know the differenc
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Martial Arts As A Way of Life
Over the past four decades I have had the honor to have worked with some exceptional students as well as instructors. Through my work with them, I have been able to share what I have and gain additional valuable knowledge. Instructing students has al
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Tonfa Seminar in Gaffney, SC Held 1/23/10
Master Dowdy traveled to Gaffney, SC on Saturday 1/23/10 to instruct Gaffney martial artists regarding tonfa /PR-24 use. The seminar was preceded by a three-hour workout with the group which consisted of the following: one hour of updated hapki
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Pressure Point Strikes Seminar: Summary and Feedback: 1/16/10
Today's Pressure Point Strikes Seminar at ACMA in Burlington, NC provided the participants with a wealth of information and analogies. Master John Dowdy introduced 28 pressure point strikes. Each pressure point was discussed within the context
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A Resolution Is A Promise To Yourself
Most of us have made new year's resolutions before in the past. Some we kept and others were swept aside. As a lifelong martial artist I feel integrity should always be an annual standing goal. Integrity, to me, is simply doing what one says that the
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High Energy Martial Artists + Jujitsu = Successful Jujitsu Clinic 1/2/10
Today the American College of Martial Arts of Burlington, N.C. hosted a Jujitsu Clinic. It was attended by martial artists from varied backgrounds and experiences. Participants ranged in age from 16 to 57 years old. There were white belts to green
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