Thanks, I’ve found these conversations with Kan-Shu Yakov Schacht inspiring! I think he is absolutely correct about a great many things, especially the need to assess our skills, at least occasionally, against fully resistant training partners and that we are currently at a special moment in the art where we need to rebirth its authenticity and effectiveness. 🙏
excellent interview and great point. Back in the 80s during the shadows of iga and blossoming there were a high number of "operators" attending the seminars and training. Multiple factors, and different era of course, things change - but the all encompassing comprehensive perspective (unarmed, armed, mental, physical, spiritual, etc) was what initially attracted me. Then again I'm old and think many things we're more innovative and creative in the 70s/80s :). A great deal of that has been lost over the decades (imo anyhow) due to many reasons - but having trained in all the xKan, yeah, time has proven SKH correct in his approach. That continues today with what you're doing pushing things further with your BJJ expertise being integrated.
There are very, very few martial arts geniuses - maybe a couple a generation- maybe. Stephen K. Hayes is an authentic martial arts genius, as your guest points out, by keeping the essential elements of ninjutsu and finding practical ways for it to apply to our modern world.
While I agree with most points in this conversation, the opinion in 06:00 Mr Schacht expresses that Taijiquan lacks structure is false. Neijiaquan training methodology is the epitome of structural training. Moshe after all, has been into the neijiaquan training for many years. Secondly, traditional training and practical application when trained correctly is one and the same. There is no distinction between tradition and practicality. Taijutsu is a beautiful art, and when it follows the classical sogo bujutsu principles is devastating with tighter, crisper movement. Less is more, one strike - infinite ways... Thirdly, I really like you have complemented your training with BJJ. It develops your skill set even more. Respectfully, I would argue that with minor adjustments your stand up would become even more tight and crisp. I would be curious to watch that evolution.
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Thanks, I’ve found these conversations with Kan-Shu Yakov Schacht inspiring! I think he is absolutely correct about a great many things, especially the need to assess our skills, at least occasionally, against fully resistant training partners and that we are currently at a special moment in the art where we need to rebirth its authenticity and effectiveness. 🙏
Totally agree!
excellent interview and great point. Back in the 80s during the shadows of iga and blossoming there were a high number of "operators" attending the seminars and training. Multiple factors, and different era of course, things change - but the all encompassing comprehensive perspective (unarmed, armed, mental, physical, spiritual, etc) was what initially attracted me. Then again I'm old and think many things we're more innovative and creative in the 70s/80s :). A great deal of that has been lost over the decades (imo anyhow) due to many reasons - but having trained in all the xKan, yeah, time has proven SKH correct in his approach. That continues today with what you're doing pushing things further with your BJJ expertise being integrated.
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Really enjoyed the interview. He's got a real interesting perspective on martial arts. Thanks for sharing
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I enjoyed this talk.
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There are very, very few martial arts geniuses - maybe a couple a generation- maybe. Stephen K. Hayes is an authentic martial arts genius, as your guest points out, by keeping the essential elements of ninjutsu and finding practical ways for it to apply to our modern world.
I consider myself especially blessed to have found such wonderful teachers!
While I agree with most points in this conversation, the opinion in 06:00 Mr Schacht expresses that Taijiquan lacks structure is false. Neijiaquan training methodology is the epitome of structural training. Moshe after all, has been into the neijiaquan training for many years.
Secondly, traditional training and practical application when trained correctly is one and the same. There is no distinction between tradition and practicality. Taijutsu is a beautiful art, and when it follows the classical sogo bujutsu principles is devastating with tighter, crisper movement. Less is more, one strike - infinite ways...
Thirdly, I really like you have complemented your training with BJJ. It develops your skill set even more. Respectfully, I would argue that with minor adjustments your stand up would become even more tight and crisp. I would be curious to watch that evolution.
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