Welcome to the brokenapplejuice martial arts information collection. Presented herein are links relevant to martial artists of all backgrounds and skill levels. The purpose of this web site is to share information so that we all may continue to grow.
To contact bean, the editor of this page, please send an e-mail to [bean@brokenapplejuice.com].
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Falling In Judo - Instructional Video
Presents a basic lesson in falling correctly. Diverse examples, some with a partner and some without. Finishes with two throws: tai-otoshi (body drop) and seoi-nage (one-armed shoulder throw). As a bonus, Judo Master Maurice Allan has a pleasant voice.
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Comdo - ITF Store and Information Web Site
Strictly International Taekwon-do Association (ITF). Sells General Choi Hong Hi's Taekwon-do encyclopedia, both the condensed version and the full 15-volume set, as well as instructional DVD's. Information includes: text descriptions of all patterns, some basic information and several essays regarding various aspects of ITF Taekwon-do, and some basic information regarding Gen. Choi.
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The Bruce Lee Foundation - Official Bruce Lee Web Site
From the web site: "The Bruce Lee Foundation is a California 501(c)(3) public charity formed in 2002. Our mission is to perpetuate and preserve the legacy of Bruce Lee by creating a home where the totality of his legacy, his martial art, his philosophy, and his life example, can continue to thrive for generations to come."
This web site is constantly growing. Currently possesses a large number of articles relating to Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Dan Testing Curriculum Breakdown - Text File, Click to Download
Listing of the material to be covered in preparation for a I, II, or III Dan USTF/ITF Taekwon-do test, such that entire spectrum of required knowledge will be addressed in three separate meetings. Also contains a list of all standing kicks up to III Dan in a reference section at the bottom. Although incomplete at this moment, both the curriculum breakdown and reference section will continue grow.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Hardcore Jeet Kune Do - Web Site of Sifu Lamar Davis
Lamar Davis has been training in martial arts for over 40 years. Thirty of those years have been spent studying Jeet Kune Do as taught by Bruce Lee. Perhaps the most accomplished of the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Nucleus group, Davis has ben certified by more than 10 first-generation students of Bruce Lee, including Steve Golden and Leo Fong. Currently teaching outside of Birmingham, AL, Davis is also available for private instruction. This web site contains some basic but informative information of Jeet Kune Do, as well as a wide variety of Jeet Kune Do training equipment, including DVD's and mook jongs.
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United States Taekwon-Do Federation - Official USTF/ITF Web Site
Home page of the United States Taekwon-Do Federation (USTF), which is the American branch of the ITF. Most important contents: 1. Listing of all USTF/ITF events (link to event page) 2. Important USTF forms for download (link to forms page) 3. Store to buy specific USTF/ITF items, like the testing syllabi and uniform patches (link to store page).
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Judo Information Site - Judo Information Database Web Site
This web site is awesome. It contains a staggering amount of Judo information; too many links and pages to be listed here. Some examples: 400+ articles on many aspects of Judo, separate drawings and animations of almost every throw and counter-throw, and links to buy judo books and judo gear.
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Dan Testing Curriculum Breakdown - Text File, Click to Download
UPDATE: This file has been updated with random tweaks, as well as a fleshed-out curriculum to be covered on Meeting 2. The information for Meeting 3 is still missing.
Listing of the material to be covered in preparation for a I, II, or III Dan USTF/ITF Taekwon-do test, such that entire spectrum of required knowledge will be addressed in three separate meetings. Also contains a list of all standing kicks up to III Dan in a reference section at the bottom.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Kick-T - Home page of Truls Hotvedt, ITF practitioner in Norway
This web site contains a plethora of videos and pictures of Truls Hotvedt and other Norwegian performing patterns, breaks, sparring, and belt tests in a variety of venues. The real treasure of this web site is the collection of YouTube links showcasing Jaroslaw Suska, V Dan, performing the first 18 ITF patterns. Good lighting and camera work helps clearly exhibit Mr. Suska's high level of technical skill. As a bonus, each video begins with the Korean pronunciation of each pattern. For convenience purposes, all YouTube videos featuring Mr. Suska are presented below.
Chon-Ji -- 9th Gup | Dan-Gun -- 8th Gup| Do-San -- 7th Gup
Won-Hyo -- 6th Gup | Yul-Gok -- 5th Gup | Joong-Gun -- 4th Gup
Toi-Gye -- 3rd Gup | Hwa-Rang -- 2nd Gup | Choong-Moo -- 1st Gup
Kwang-Gae -- I Dan | Po-Eun -- I Dan | Ge-Baek -- I Dan
Eui-Am -- II Dan | Choong-Jang -- II Dan | Juche -- II Dan
Sam-Il -- III Dan | Yoo-Sin -- III Dan | Choi-Yong -- III Dan
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Hapkido Techniques - Video Demonstration
Presents a wide array of skills, demonstrated by Hapkido Master Shin, VIII Dan. Shows many different responses to the straight punch, outside grip (straight grab), and inside grip (cross grab). Also shows Master Shin demonstrating a pattern and some advanced breakfalls. While the pace is pretty fast, Master Shin demonstrates each technique in a step-by-step manner, making them easy to follow.
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Hapkido Fighting Techniques - Video Demonstration
Master Shin, VIII Dan in Hapkido, demonstrates some advanced fighting/sparring techniques. These include kicking, boxing, weapons, and takedowns. While this video is more of a showcase of his high level of skill than an instructional video, the viewer can learn a lot based on his responses to the unpredictable black belt. Also, Master Shin is wearing a suit and tie, which is pretty cool.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Humility - Link to Wikipedia Page
"If the spirit of humility, an intrinsic element of Bushido, is removed from the teachings of classical martial studies the lack of this important virtue makes of such studies mere systems of violence." -- Risuke Otake
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Hip Snap / Winding / Sine Wave - Online Article
This article is an attempt to debunk the usefulness of the Sine Wave, which is a major part of ITF Taekwon-do's theory of power. It presents a good argument for the hip twist in actual combat against the sine wave motion.
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Sine Wave Explained - Online Article
This article is an inroduction to the Sine Wave used by ITF Taekwon-do. The last half of the article is an explanations of the various types of motions associated with Sine Wave (normal, fast, slow, continuous, and connecting) with examples of when the ITF practioner encounters them in the patterns. Unfortunately, the article is currently missing a photo of a basic mathematical sine wave, but that is easily googled.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Patterns: Telling It Like It Is: The Sine Wave - Online Article
Article by Stuart Anslow, III Dan. Explains ITF Sine Wave through history and application. Logical, multi-faceted argument. HTML source code of page is outmoded.
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Gen. Choi's wave in Taekwon-Do - YouTube Video
Short (45 seconds) video of General Choi explaining sine wave. Shot in 1999, he is using the down-up-down motion.
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General Choi - Front Snap Kick, Two Punches - YouTube Video
General Choi demonstrates the full sine wave present in each of the two fast-motion punches following the front snap kicks in pattern Do-San to a group of black belts.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The Jefferson Karate Club - Online Article
Most martial arts clubs are organized as a dictatorship, and this article attempts to present a democratic way of club organization. Very well written.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
ITF TKD Training Cycles - Text File, Click to Download
A brief text file on the subject of cyclical martial arts training. An example of a weekly cycle using ITF Dan testing as a guideline is contained herein.