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An AMAZING video of what the human body is capable of physically.

Bruce Lee Quotes

>Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential.

>Defeat is not defeat unless accepted as reality in your own mind! I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations and you're not in this world to live up to mine.

>If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.

>Man, the living creature, the creating individual, is always more important than any established style or system.

>Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own.

>Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

>A teacher is never a giver of truth - he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself. A good teacher is merely a catalyst.

>When an opportunity in a fight presents itself, "I" don't hit, "it" hits all by itself.

>Empty your mind. Become formless and shapeless like water. When water is poured into a cup, it becomes the cup. When water is poured into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Be water, my friend.

>I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.

>The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering.

>Don't think, feel! It is like a finger pointing away to the moon. Don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the glory of the moon.

>A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough.

>I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations and you're not in this world to live up to mine.

Shuriken (Ninja Star) Flash Drive

A creative computer flash drive doubles as a shuriken (ninja throwing star) when not plugged into your computer -- (probably not a great idea to go around trying to throw this at people however). It stores 2GB of data, but unfortunately it costs about $100 and is only available in Japan.

Student Artwork

Here is some stunning free hand artwork by Jonathan Myers; a new student within the Ninjutsu program.

Press Release

Here is a link for a recent small press release about Triple Cities Martial Arts Academy in the local Binghamton Area paper. (Press & Sun Bulletin)


PressConnects.com Link

Back In The Day...

See...We've Been Doing This For YEARS!!!

New Ninjutsu Photos!

Photos by Addison Geary of Philadelphia, AddisonGeary.com, All Rights Reserved

Artwork....

Photography By AddisonGeary.com Designed by Evan Henderson, All Rights Reserved.

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Site Update...

New Site Update..Check It Out

Knocked Out and still Punching...

Promotions!!

Congratulations to 4 of our students who have been rewarded for their efforts, training in Traditional Japanese Ninjutsu and the Art Of Combat Fighting System.

Larry Cass-2nd Level, Nidan (Black Belt In Japanese Ninjutsu)

Justin Honkala- 9th Level, Green (Japanese Ninjutsu) & 1st Level Art Of Combat

Joe Grogan- 9th Level, Green (Japanese Ninjutsu) & 1st Level Art Of Combat

Andy Obanion- 1st Level, Shodan (Black Belt In Japanese Ninjutsu)

Training class: March 20th 2009

Helpful Japanese Shotokan Hints

HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT









COUNTING

Ichi = one
Ni = two
San = three
Shi = four
Go = five
Ruko = six
Shichi = seven
Hachi = eight
Ku = nine
Ju = ten


STANCES

Shizentai = natural stance
Zenkutsu dachi = front stance
Gyaku zenkutsu dachi = reversed front stance
Kiba dachi = horse stance
Kokutsu dachi = back stance
Neko ashi dachi = cat stance
Jiyu kamae = freestyle stance
Shiko dachi = square stance
Fudo dachi = rooted stance


BLOCKS

Gedan barai = downward block
Age uke = rising block
Soto uke = outside to inside cross block
Uchi uke = inside to outside cross block
Shuto uke = knife hand block
Osae uke = pressing block
Otoshi uke = downward forearm block
Sukui uke = scooping block
Chudan barai = middle level downward block
Nagashi uke = flowing block
Haiwan nagashi uke = flowing block with outside of arm


PUNCHES

Choku zuki = basic punch
Oi zuki = stepping punch
Gyaku zuki = reverse punch
Kizami zuki = snap punch
San bon zuki = three times punch
Ura zuki = upper cut punch
Kagi zuki = hook punch


PUNCHES

Mae geri = front snap kick
Yoko geri keage = side snap kick
Yoko geri kekomi = side thrust kick
Mawashi geri = roundhouse kick
Ushiro geri = back thrust kick
Hiza geri = knee kick
Uru mawashi geri = reverse roundhouse kick
Ushiro mawashi geri = back roundhouse kick
Fumikomi = stamping kick
Ren geri = two kicks in a row


STRIKES

Shuto uchi = knife hand strike
Empi uchi = elbow strike
Mawashi empi uchi = roundhouse elbow strike
Uraken uchi = back fist strike
Nukite = spear hand thrust
Haito uchi = ridge hand strike
Otoshi = striking downward



COMMANDS

Seiza = formal kneeling position
Mokuso = meditation
Mokuso Yame = finish meditation
Rei = bow
Shomen ni rei = bow to shomen
Sensei ni rei = bow to sensei
Sempai ni rei = bow to sempai
Dojo kun = rules of the dojo
Yoi = ready
Hajime = start
Kamaete = move into stance
Mawate = turn
Yame = finish
Naore = relax

MISC

Sensei = instructor
Sempai = senior
Kiai = yell originating from diaphram
Kata = set movement pattern
Jodan = head target area
Chudan = chest target area
Gedan = lowest target area
Kihon = basic techniques
Kumite = attacking/defending technique
Kyo = pause between consecutive techniques
Zanchin = awareness
Sen no sen = seizing the initiative earlier
Go no sen = seizing the initiative later
Tate = upright
Hikite = pulling hand

Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun Li

Coming out the end of this month (Feb 27th) There is a new remake of the Street Fighter movie originally taken from the classic video game series. The cast is actually pretty interesting, with KRISTIN KREUK (from Smallville), MICHAEL CLARKE-DUNCAN (from The Green Mile), CHRIS KLEIN and NEAL MCDONOUGH.

Below is a youtube video trailer of the movie and the imbd.com movie info page:

imbd.com (Street Fighter: Legend of Chun LI)

NEW Pictures!

Stop By and take a look at some of the new Photographs we've added to the Official Site earlier this week. They are under the Shotokan, Ninjutsu, Art Of Combat, Aerobic Kickboxing, and Tiny Tiger Karate sections within the site. Also give me feedback on the new photo slideshow layout change as well please.

Additional Photos located within the Triple Cities Martial Arts Academy website

www.3citiesmartialarts.com

Photos were taken by brother in law & Professional Photographer, Addison Geary Of Philadelphia PA. Addison Geary Photography

Getting The Most Of Out Your Training

The following is another interesting article i came across that i would like to share

7 HABITS OF A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL MARTIAL ARTISTS

Regardless of how old you are or what rank you have earned, most martial arts students share a common goal … to be the best they can be. What matters is that you are striving toward your personal potential. Follow the Seven Habits of Highly Successful Martial Artists to help you get there.

• Be There: Getting to class is important not only to continue your learning but to provide your body with the routine of physically and mentally utilizing your knowledge.
  
  
• Practice: Reviewing at home is critical if you want to master your skills. Furthermore, home practice makes your class experience more beneficial. Practice anything new you learn in class for five to ten minutes as soon as you get home that day.
  
  
• Eat Right: Eat healthy and your body will pay dividends when challenged. Good nutrition is a necessity for peak performance.
  


• Stretch Daily: Muscles that are stretched regularly are less prone to injuries. Flexible muscles can help your body perform techniques with an amazing degree of speed, accuracy and power.
  
  
• Meditate: Just take five to ten minutes a day by yourself; close your eyes, relax, and breath deeply. See yourself performing challenging techniques perfectly. Doing this can help you fine- tune your techniques.
  


• Teach: The teaching process actually “hard- codes” information into your brain and helps you learn faster. Stand in front of a mirror and verbally teach yourself how to perform a technique. Make necessary corrections and positively reinforce yourself.
  


• Set Goals: Have you officially set black belt as your goal yet? Have you set a specific time-line to achieve that goal? A goal set is a goal already half completed.
  Follow these seven habits of highly successful martial artists and you’ll achieve your true martial arts potential… and you may surprise yourself at how incredible your potential actually is.
  

Keep smiling, keep training and I’ll see you at the TOP!

7 Habits of a successful Martial Artists