Lessons learnt in my Martial arts journey
Next year I celebrate 50 years involved in training, competing and coaching in the Martial arts. I have done and seen much from the first...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- Mar 4
- 4 min
Self defence techniques arethe band aid of Martial arts.
Recently on line I have seen many people discussing the merits of what self defence training is and isn’t. I would like to give you my...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- May 4, 2022
- 5 min
KYUSHI JUTSU AND ATEMI WAZA
The Japanese art of striking and attacking vital points on the human body. ATEMI- WAZA In Japanese martial arts, the term Atemi ...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- Feb 23, 2022
- 4 min
SELF PROTECTION;90% AWARENESS,10%PHYSICAL RESPONSE
I just read recently in the newspaper about the sad story of a 34 year old father of twin daughters who was stabbed to death on their...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- Sep 6, 2021
- 6 min
To spar or not to spar? That is the question.
I have often heard many Martial artist state, ‘that if there isn’t sparring or rolling in the system you are training in then it isn’t...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- Aug 2, 2021
- 5 min
Down and Out
The Origins of Jujutsu’s finishing holds The origins of Jujutsu can be traced way back beyond the 11th century. It is one of the oldest...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- May 28, 2020
- 9 min
'I thought you'd be Bigger.'Opening extract from my first book.
Developing the proper Combat attitude of mind 'It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog'! This...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- May 28, 2020
- 2 min
A HISTORY LESSON FROM JAPANESE JUJUTSU.'Finishing holds for Combat.'
Japanese Jujutsu in its original form was all about using grappling techniques when necessary to mainly ground an armour clad enemy and...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- Jan 17, 2020
- 6 min
Reflections on my 8th Dan black belt promotion.
‘Desire, burning desire, is the basis of achieving anything beyond the ordinary.’ Joseph. B. WirthlIn. Just before Christmas 2019 I had...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- Dec 5, 2019
- 3 min
Handy Christmas Safety Tips
Christmas Safety Tips Love it or loathe it, Christmas is almost upon us and there are presents to be bought, family to visit and parties...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- Aug 29, 2019
- 5 min
MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL WHAT IS THE BEST KNIFE DEFENCE OF ALL?
In recent times on social media I have seen many individuals asking the question what is the best Martial art or fighting system to learn...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- Aug 5, 2019
- 7 min
The Naked Truth
The ‘Naked’ truth about unarmed hand to hand fighting. The human being has only become the Apex predator on this planet due to its...
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Kevin O'Hagan
- Aug 3, 2019
- 6 min
Ju Jutsu the Renaissance Art
Jujutsu: The renaissance Martial art. Over the 40 plus years I have spent in the world of Martial arts I have seen many different...
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