https://youtu.be/mkmDR9gV-6k In a follow up to my last post about forms practice in Martial arts, I wanted to go over 3 truths of forms to balance out the myths from last time. In that piece we talked about how forms are not fighting and that any skill or lack of skill in fighting must be… Continue reading 3 Truths about Forms
Author: Chad Ironmonger (Darth Nonymous)
Terra Kasi: to Fight a Jedi
At long last and at the behest of many of you loyal viewers, we have officially announced our “Terra Kasi” project. This is a play on the Star Wars universe martial art named “Teras Kasi” using two Finnish words for “steel” and “hand” respectively. This is the martial art of the mandalorians and of many… Continue reading Terra Kasi: to Fight a Jedi
‘May the Fourth be with You” live stream!
https://youtu.be/ZF3ZZr2bij0 Star Wars day is here! and this marks the return of TPLA Live! Joining us for a discussion on all things Star Wars, Charley Cummings: Owner of The Saber Legion. Kyle Vaz: Owner of Ki Sabers Darth Alice: Our good friend and Master Saber-smith and progenitor of the now ubiquitous "Katana saber", Todd Johnson.
Hand Shapes
One of the defining characteristics of particular styles of kung fu are the hand shapes. In the USA, many kids who grew up on Sunday afternoon/night “Kung Fu Theater” shows in the ’80’s have done some version of the Shaolin Five Animals by striking poses while stating the names. And even kids complete unaware of… Continue reading Hand Shapes
Shang-Chi Trailer
A little something different today. Marvel has just posted the trailer for “Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings” which comes out this September. For comic book and martial arts fans, there is probably no more anticipated title slated for Marvel this year. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giWIr7U1deA&t=3s A quick background on… Continue reading Shang-Chi Trailer
