One of the most useful concepts preserved in older American military Judo is the use of contact during the entry. Rather than simply stepping into position and then attempting to throw an opponent, the entry itself is used…
1.) From a ready position, you see the aggressor start to throw a rear hand punch. Push off the left foot and step forward with your right foot at a slight angle along the right side of the…
Basic Cross Hock takedown – Leading with left foot The Cross Hock takedown, found in several old US Army Combatives manuals,is very ballistic and entirely gross motor in execution making it extremely effective in a self defense situation.…
Preserving America’s Fighting Judo Heritage — and Building Its Future By Barron Shepherd, Founder and President If you have an interest in Combat Judo, its history, its techniques, or its practical fighting applications, the United States Combat Judo…
This variation of the Cross-Hock Takedown combines a false-lead fighting position, an offline entry, a strike-and-grip action to the front of the shoulder, an immediate extraction pull, a close-range headbutt, elbow control, and a linear chopping action of…
CROSS TRAINING VS. CROSS RANKING Martial arts are built on discipline, respect, and legitimacy. While two terms – cross training and cross ranking – may appear similar, they represent opposite approaches to growth and recognition within the martial community. As…
The timing of Kajukenbo strikes is crucial to their effectiveness in real combat, directly influencing whether an attack lands with power, disrupts the opponent’s momentum, or neutralizes a threat decisively. This martial art’s philosophy prioritizes aggressive, preemptive action, teaching practitioners to…
Dynamic Kajukenbo emphasizes the evolution of martial arts, blending traditional systems like Karate, Judo, Kenpo and boxing with modern combatives to create a street-ready, adaptable martial art. This makes it highly relevant for those looking to move beyond…
“Barron Shepherd is a tremendous advocate for all the things that make combative training great! Martial artists travel along a path. Some find the beginning of that path in a dojo and remain for a lifetime. Others…
