The American Martial Artist:Personal History:Part 2

My first day… On our first day in a  martial arts class in Korea, my friend Jerry and I both made the decision that  we were going to work out for three hours each day.  The first day we were shown the fighting stances, kick form and block form.  I stayed the full three hours while Jerry left after about two hours. The next day when we went to class, the instructor showed us what is...

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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 difference in styles. I later  learned that it was Tae Kwon Do. My friend, Jerry, and I watched these guys in white uniforms do all kinds of...

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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 always been a rewarding experience which has given me the strength to continue to teach and move forward when circumstances have gotten tough. Although...

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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 hapkido techniques one  hour of 2nd degree Black Belt techniques one  hour of jujitsu instruction The  tonfa seminar consisted of one traditional tonfa...

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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 contexts of : location of pressure point possible effect(s) of strike antidotes (if any) uses of the pressure point for healing...

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