Please take a look at Articles on self-defense/conflict/violence for introductions to the references found in the bibliography page.

Please take a look at my bibliography if you do not see a proper reference to a post.

Please take a look at my Notable Quotes

Hey, Attention on Deck!

Hey, NOTHING here is PERSONAL, get over it - Teach Me and I will Learn!


When you begin to feel like you are a tough guy, a warrior, a master of the martial arts or that you have lived a tough life, just take a moment and get some perspective with the following:


I've stopped knives that were coming to disembowel me

I've clawed for my gun while bullets ripped past me

I've dodged as someone tried to put an ax in my skull

I've fought screaming steel and left rubber on the road to avoid death

I've clawed broken glass out of my body after their opening attack failed

I've spit blood and body parts and broke strangle holds before gouging eyes

I've charged into fires, fought through blizzards and run from tornados

I've survived being hunted by gangs, killers and contract killers

The streets were my home, I hunted in the night and was hunted in turn


Please don't brag to me that you're a survivor because someone hit you. And don't tell me how 'tough' you are because of your training. As much as I've been through I know people who have survived much, much worse. - Marc MacYoung

WARNING, CAVEAT AND NOTE

The postings on this blog are my interpretation of readings, studies and experiences therefore errors and omissions are mine and mine alone. The content surrounding the extracts of books, see bibliography on this blog site, are also mine and mine alone therefore errors and omissions are also mine and mine alone and therefore why I highly recommended one read, study, research and fact find the material for clarity. My effort here is self-clarity toward a fuller understanding of the subject matter. See the bibliography for information on the books. Please make note that this article/post is my personal analysis of the subject and the information used was chosen or picked by me. It is not an analysis piece because it lacks complete and comprehensive research, it was not adequately and completely investigated and it is not balanced, i.e., it is my personal view without the views of others including subject experts, etc. Look at this as “Infotainment rather then expert research.” This is an opinion/editorial article/post meant to persuade the reader to think, decide and accept or reject my premise. It is an attempt to cause change or reinforce attitudes, beliefs and values as they apply to martial arts and/or self-defense. It is merely a commentary on the subject in the particular article presented.


Note: I will endevor to provide a bibliography and italicize any direct quotes from the materials I use for this blog. If there are mistakes, errors, and/or omissions, I take full responsibility for them as they are mine and mine alone. If you find any mistakes, errors, and/or omissions please comment and let me know along with the correct information and/or sources.



“What you are reading right now is a blog. It’s written and posted by me, because I want to. I get no financial remuneration for writing it. I don’t have to meet anyone’s criteria in order to post it. Not only I don’t have an employer or publisher, but I’m not even constrained by having to please an audience. If people won’t like it, they won’t read it, but I won’t lose anything by it. Provided I don’t break any laws (libel, incitement to violence, etc.), I can post whatever I want. This means that I can write openly and honestly, however controversial my opinions may be. It also means that I could write total bullshit; there is no quality control. I could be biased. I could be insane. I could be trolling. … not all sources are equivalent, and all sources have their pros and cons. These needs to be taken into account when evaluating information, and all information should be evaluated.” - God’s Bastard, Sourcing Sources (this applies to this and other blogs by me as well; if you follow the idea's, advice or information you are on your own, don't come crying to me, it is all on you do do the work to make sure it works for you!)



“You should prepare yourself to dedicate at least five or six years to your training and practice to understand the philosophy and physiokinetics of martial arts and karate so that you can understand the true spirit of everything and dedicate your mind, body and spirit to the discipline of the art.” - cejames (note: you are on your own, make sure you get expert hands-on guidance in all things martial and self-defense)



“All I say is by way of discourse, and nothing by way of advice. I should not speak so boldly if it were my due to be believed.” - Montaigne


I am not a leading authority on any one discipline that I write about and teach, it is my hope and wish that with all the subjects I have studied it provides me an advantage point that I offer in as clear and cohesive writings as possible in introducing the matters in my materials. I hope to serve as one who inspires direction in the practitioner so they can go on to discover greater teachers and professionals that will build on this fundamental foundation. Find the authorities and synthesize a wholehearted and holistic concept, perception and belief that will not drive your practices but rather inspire them to evolve, grow and prosper. My efforts are born of those who are more experienced and knowledgable than I. I hope you find that path! See the bibliography I provide for an initial list of experts, professionals and masters of the subjects.

Karate is a Fighting/Combat System!

Caveat: This article is mine and mine alone. I the author of this article assure you, the reader, that any of the opinions expressed here are my own and are a result of the way in which my meandering mind interprets a particular situation and/or concept. The views expressed here are solely those of the author in his private capacity and do not in any way represent the views of other martial arts and/or conflict/violence professionals or authors of source materials. It should be quite obvious that the sources I used herein have not approved, endorsed, embraced, friended, liked, tweeted or authorized this article. (Everything I think and write is true, within the limits of my knowledge and understanding. Oh, and just because I wrote it and just because it sounds reasonable and just because it makes sense, does not mean it is true.) 

Please make note that this article/post is my personal analysis of the subject and the information used was chosen or picked by me. It is not an analysis piece because it lacks complete and comprehensive research, it was not adequately and completely investigated and it is not balanced, i.e., it is my personal view without the views of others including subject experts, etc. Look at this as “Infotainment rather then expert research.” This is an opinion/editorial article/post meant to persuade the reader to think, decide and accept or reject my premise. It is an attempt to cause change or reinforce attitudes, beliefs and values as they apply to martial arts and/or self-defense. It is merely a commentary on the subject in the particular article presented.

Well, how do you know? We all are making a huge assumptions that what we practice is, in essence, a fighting system for civil defense. How many martial arts systems or styles have you encountered that profess adamantly that they are a “Fighting System or Combat System or a Defense System?” We often assume when someone explains that their system is a direct decedent system of say, Goju Ryu, that this system was a combative one? 

In truth, there are very few folks out there both Asian and Western (as in America’s western) who can say that their system is “Based on” some experience in fighting, combat and/or self-defense. Very few and those with even a modicum of experience in fighting, street not sport oriented or even dojo sparring, cannot say that the marital system they practice actually worked. They often will say that the principles they learned within that system contributed toward their ability to apply fighting, combatives or self-defense. 

Often the system or style of practice provides and contributes to the mind-set/mind-state that allows one to apply their fighting, combative or self-defense goals but seldom do you see or hear that some styles techniques were actually applied to the conflict and violence of the situation. If they can and do contribute that style or system then it is often a conglomeration of things in the system/style they applied on the fly that worked, that time. Rory Miller once said in one of his books that because something worked, twice, does not make it a system. I get a bit of a waring from that, that in martial systems one must be cautious when making any assumption about what works or does not work. Relying on something just because it worked, once or twice, does not mean you should, could or would rely on it, that could be dangerous. 

In my view, all martial arts of modern times are merely assumed to be combative, fighting or defensive systems. Just because the system has striking, punching, kicking, restraint, etc. applications does not mean that originally it was proven to be a combative/fighting system. We assume because of the reputations of some older karate-ka or masters of our semi-modern styles, i.e., like Goju, Shorin (and its many variations), and Uechi, that they got their reputations by using those same systems. How do we know? We don’t and there is absolutely no historical or modern proof of it except in very controlled environments, i.e., the dojo. 

Am I saying that what I practice or what you practice is not relevant or applicable to fighting, combatives or defensive goals? No, not in the least but I will say most emphatically that what we practice and assume to be fighting, combative or self-defense CAN contribute to these disciplines but often don’t have or are missing critical components to make “Them Work.” The two biggest being “Experience” and “Adrenal stress conditional reality based training along with martial arts or systems.”

I am careful when someone asks me if what I practice is good for self-defense because the answer is always conditional on my experience vs. the full spectrum of self-defense along with the components the contribute toward reality self-defense. Yes, I would say, my system is good for self-defense provided that you enhance what I have with other things critical to make it work. When the puzzlement comes over their faces and when I prompt them by asking if they would like to know why then the more comprehensive discussion begins. I always give them the opportunity to prompt more from me because not many want to hear it all - they want fast and terse answers and guess what? There ain’t no fast and terse answers. If I have not learned anything else, this I have learned, it is complicated and the answers are long and necessary. 

Martial Arts from Okinawa, specifically karate, are NOT steeped in a long history of combat and fighting experiences even it they are a huge contributor but are assumed to be so by the modern practitioner. We tend to take such historical information on faith especially since there is absolutely no proof one way or the other that what is taught today is about combative/fighting/self-defense experience and ability. 

Think I am full of it? Just think about it a while and if you still believe this is bullshit then just provide me proof. Not the recent publications of the modern era martial artists but some historical facts in historical documents. Guess what, ain’t none at least on Okinawa and almost all empty handed karate since its assimilation in Japan also has not historical fact from historical documents. The systems that do such as from aikido are decedents of systems used in the Japanese history and there are connections and why those systems tend to be referred to as “Koryu” in nature.

p.s. Don't even get me started on what is taught in the dojo as "Self-defense Techniques." If we are making dangerous assumptions there is no place more dangerous than in martial arts dojo that teach the "Canned Self-Defense Techniques" as Self-defense. Even the ones I was taught in 76 when analyzed realistically and truthfully will not work in real life self-defense. Just think about that one for a minute. 

Primary Bibliography of Self-Defense:
MacYoung, Marc. "In the Name of Self-Defense: What It Costs. When It’s Worth It." Marc MacYoung. 2014.
Miller, Rory Sgt. "Meditations of Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence" YMAA Publishing. 2008.

Bibliography Articles on Self-Defense/Conflict/Violence

The main page leading to the articles I have chosen as a starting point to attain knowledge of conflict, violence and self-defense is: http://ymaa.com/articles/society-and-self-defense where you can navigate to the below or you can simply find a title below and click for direct access to the articles. Most of these are actually introductions to the references written by the authors themselves. It is advisable to start here then move on to the more in-depth stuff in their publications. This section will get you a beginning understanding necessary in phase one of learning self-defense. 

I.M.O.P. Principle—Intent, Means, Opportunity and Preclusion http://ymaa.com/articles/2014/10/imop-principle-intent-means-opportunity-and-preclusion
Introduction to Violence: Scale of Force Options http://ymaa.com/articles/introduction-to-violence-scale-of-force-options
Facing Violence: The Unconscious Stuff-Finding Your Glitches http://ymaa.com/articles/facing-violence-the-unconscious-stuff
Violence: What Everyone Needs to Know About Fighting http://ymaa.com/articles/violence-what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-fighting

Secondary Bibliography of Self-Defense:
Ayoob, Massad. “Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense”Gun Digest Books. Krouse Publications. Wisconsin. 2014.
Goleman, Daniel. "Emotional Intelligence: 10th Anniversary Edition [Kindle Edition]." Bantam. January 11, 2012.
Miller, Rory. "ConCom: Conflict Communications A New Paradigm in Conscious Communication." Amazon Digital Services, Inc. 2014. 
Miller, Rory and Kane, Lawrence A. "Scaling Force: Dynamic Decision-making under Threat of Violence." YMAA Publisher. New Hampshire. 2012
Miller, Rory. "Force Decisions: A Citizen's Guide." YMAA Publications. NH. 2012.
Miller, Rory Sgt. "Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected." YMAA Publishing. 2011.
Elgin, Suzette Haden, Ph.D. "More on the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense." Prentice Hall. New Jersey. 1983.
Elgin, Suzette. "The Last Word on the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense" Barnes & Noble. 1995
MacYoung, Marc. “Writing Violence #1: Getting Shot.” NNSD. Amazon Digital. 2014.
MacYoung, Marc. “Writing Violence #2: Getting Stabbed.”  NNSD. Amazon Digital. 2015.
Morris, Desmond. “Manwatching: A Field Guide to Human Behavior.” Harry N. Abrams. April 1979.
Elgin, Suzette. "The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense" Barnes & Noble. 1993.
Elgin, Suzette. "The Gentle Art of Written Self-Defense" MJF Books. 1997.
Maffetone, Philip Dr. “The Maffetone Method: The Holistic, Low-stress, No-Pain Way to Exceptional Fitness.” McGraw Hill, New York. 2000
Strong, Sanford. “Strong on Defense_ Survival Rules to Protect you and your Family from Crime.” Pocket Books. New York. 1996.
and more … see blog bibliography.
Jahn, C. R. “FTW Self Defense.” iUniverse. Amazon Digital Services. 2012
Jahn, C. R. “Hardcore Self Defense.” iUniverse. Amazon Digital Services. 2002.

Bibliography of RBC Drills (Some titles have RBC drills included):
MacYoung, Marc. "In the Name of Self-Defense: What It Costs. When It’s Worth It." Marc MacYoung. 2014.
MacYoung, Marc (Animal). “Taking It to the Street: Making Your Martial Art Street Effective.” Paladin Press. Boulder, Colorado. 1999.
MacYoung, Marc. "A Professional's Guide to Ending Violence Quickly: How Bouncers, Bodyguards, and Other Security Professionals Handle Ugly Situations." Paladin Press. Boulder, Colorado. 1996.
Miller, Rory. “Drills: Training for the Sudden Violence.” Amazon Digital Services, inc. Smashwords. 2011.
Quinn, Peyton. “Real Fighting: Adrenaline Stress Conditioning Through Scenario-Based Training.” Paladin Press. Amazon Digital Services, inc. 1996

My Blog Bibliography
Cornered Cat (Scratching Post): http://www.corneredcat.com/scratching-post/
Kodokan Boston: http://kodokanboston.org
Mario McKenna (Kowakan): http://www.kowakan.com
Wim Demeere’s Blog: http://www.wimsblog.com

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Advincula, A. J. The Naming of Isshin-ryu: In the beginning there was the one. Isshnikai:The Official Website of Sensei Arcenio J. Advincula. http://www.isshinkai.net/history03-birthofisshinryu.html. 2009
Advincula, A.J. Isshinkai Yahoo Group. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/isshinkaiKarate/. 2010
Advincula, A. J. MSgt USMC (Ret.), Isshinryu Sensei. "His writings and postings of Isshinryu and Kenpo Gokui on Isshinkai. California 2009.
Advincula, A.J. "Chinkuchi". Isshinkai Group Thread: February, 2007
Advincula, Arcenio J. Isshinkai Yahoo Group; isshinkaiKarate@yahoogroups.com: April, 2007
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Advincula, A.J. "Chinkuchi". Isshinkai Group Thread: February, 2007
Advincuala, A. J. http://www.isshinkai.net/ 
Advincula, A.J. "Isshinryu no Gokui." Online Posts. 13 April 2001 to present date. IsshinKai Yahoo Group. 
Ayoob, Massad. “Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense”Gun Digest Books. Krouse Publications. Wisconsin. 2014.

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Elgin, Suzette Haden, Ph.D. "More on the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense." Prentice Hall. New Jersey. 1983.
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Elgin, Suzette. "The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense" Barnes & Noble. 1993.
Elgin, Suzette. "The Gentle Art of Written Self-Defense" MJF Books. 1997
Elgin, Suzette. "The Last Word on the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense" Barnes & Noble. 1995
Elgin, Suzette. "Staying Well with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense." MJF Books. 1990.

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Jahn, C. R. “FTW Self Defense.” iUniverse. Amazon Digital Services. 2012
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MacYoung, Marc. "A Professional's Guide to Ending Violence Quickly: How Bouncers, Bodyguards, and Other Security Professionals Handle Ugly Situations." Paladin Press. Boulder, Colorado. 1996.
MacYoung, Marc (Animal). “Taking It to the Street: Making Your Martial Art Street Effective.” Paladin Press. Boulder, Colorado. 1999.
MacYoung, Marc. “Writing Violence #1: Getting Shot.” NNSD. Amazon Digital. 2014.
MacYoung, Marc. “Writing Violence #2: Getting Stabbed.”  NNSD. Amazon Digital. 2015.
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Miller, Rory. "Force Decisions: A Citizen's Guide." YMAA Publications. NH. 2012.
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Miller, Rory Sgt. "Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected." YMAA Publishing. 2011.
Miller, Rory. “Drills: Training for the Sudden Violence.” Amazon Digital Services, inc. Smashwords. 2011.
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Bibliography Research Traditions of Karate

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2001 Women in the Martial Arts: Japan. In Martial Arts of the World. Thomas Green, ed. Pp.
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1990 Disjuncture and Difference in the Global Cultural Economy. In Global Culture:
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1990 Nationalism, Globalization and Modernity. In Global Culture: Nationalism, Globalization
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2002 Ritual and the Ideal Society in Karate. In Combat Ritual, and Performance: Anthropology
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2000 The Construction and Export of Culture as Artifact: The Case of Japanese Martial Arts.
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1990 Embodiment as a Paradigm for Anthropology. Ethos 18(1): 5-47.
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Journal of Sociology 72(4): 351-362. Hassell, Randall
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Hudson, Mark
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Japanese Journal of Religious Studies 16(4): 285-298. Kerr, George
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Ko, Jong Jae & Yang, Jin Bang
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Asian Martial Arts 17(4): 8-19.
Krug, Gary
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Anglo-American Culture. Cultural Studies Critical Methodologies 1(4): 395-410.
77 Journal of Contemporary Anthropology Volume 3 (2012), Iss. 1
Madis, Eric
2003 The Evolution of Taekwondo From Japanese Karate. In Martial Arts in the Modern World.
Thomas Green & Joseph Svinth, eds. Pp. 185-208. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
Moening, Uda
2011 The Evolution of Kicking Techniques in Taekwondo. Journal of Asian Martial Arts 20(1):
9-31.
Morris-Suzuki, Tessa
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Multicultural Japan: Paleolithic to Postmodern. Donald Denoon, Mark Hudson, Gavan McCormack, Tessa Morris-Suzuki, eds. Pp. 81-94. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
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2001 Okinawa. In Martial Arts of the World. Thomas Green, ed. Pp. 363-367. Santa Barbara,
CA: ABC-CLIO. Nakane Chie
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Rosenbaum, Michael
2002 The Fighting Arts: Their Evolution From Secret Societies to Modern Times. Boston:
YMAA Publication Center. Sugimoto, Yoshio
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Traphagan, John & Thompson, Christopher
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Traphagan, eds. Pp. 2-24. Albany, NY: Wearing Cultural Styles in Japan: Concepts of Tradition and Modernity in Practice State University of New York Press.
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Ueno, Chizuko
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Profile of Japan,” Current Anthropology 28(4): S75-S84.
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