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A Seminar on Knife Tactics – Offensive Techniques and Empty-Hand Defenses

Location: Hua Mountain Kung Fu, 15 Park Avenue,
Rutherford, NJ.
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Instructor: Jim Berkley
Cost: $50

For Information call 201-438-9902 or email info@hmkungfu.com

About Sayoc Kali:

The Sayoc Kali system focuses on correct and effective usage of edged weapons. The system includes knowledge of how to use a single knife, with a progression to the use of multiple blades, in conjunction with empty-hands training. Training includes edged-weapon handling, vital target discrimination, defense against and the practice of disarms, projectiles and finger-touch methodology used in conjunction with knife work. Students are also taught critical injury management.

About the Instructor:

Jim Berkley has over 35 years experience in martial arts and is a certified instructor in Sayoc Kali by Tuhon Chris Sayoc, the current head of the Sayoc system. His previous training includes over 10 years of Aikido training in Japan as a student of Steven Seagal, who certified Mr. Berkley as an instructor in the system, as well as training in Iaido and Goju-Ryu Karate. Mr. Berkley runs the Tactical Studies martial arts school in New York City and is available for seminars and private lessons.

Curriculum:

This seminar will cover the basics of the knife for both offensive and defensive tactics. Information covered will include:
- Basic offensive and defensive concepts of edged weapons
- Basic grips and grip-changes
- Solo drills with the knife
- 2 Person drills for knife attack and empty-hand knife defenses