Kiado-Ryu Karate

Mar 31, 2014 - Photo of the Week

Major Mistake!

So this is what happens when an assailant does not heed the warning to Back Off! More than an ouch!, as Christa demonstrates one way to manage an attacker (hubby Mike). Come join us this coming Saturday, 5 April from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Orange Public Library for a FREE self-defense Talk and Demonstration. 407 E. Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 714-288-2410 Download the Event Flyer

Mar 24, 2014 - Photo of the Week

BACK OFF!

Exhibiting the ferocity and assertiveness of a tiger, Christa sends an unmistakable message to her would-be attacker to BACK OFF! This type of role playing taught in Karate Institute of America self-defense workshops helps women develop a sense of empowerment and skill. Still, hubby Mike, playing the part of the assailant, got the message! Teens and above are welcome join us at the Orange Public Library on 5 April 2014, Saturday, 10:30 a.

Mar 17, 2014 - Photo of the Week

Take That, Mr. Assailant!

Self-defense training is never obsolete—like old cars, old phones, old pagers, and pot-bellied stoves. One must always be ready and willing to defend oneself from the unwanted and potentially fatal aggressions of others. Just ask Ashlee! Come join us at the Orange Public Library on 5 April 2014, Saturday, from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. for a FREE self-defense talk and demonstration by Kiado-Ryu Grandmaster Richard Andrew King.

Mar 10, 2014 - Photo of the Week

The 5 Power Targets

The Karate Institute of America and the Kiado-Ryu system of martial arts teaches that in a self-defense situation the five power targets related to an assailant are: Mind Eyes Neck/Throat Knees Groin Come join us at the Orange Public Library on 5 April 2014, Saturday, 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. for a FREE self-defense talk and demonstration by Kiado-Ryu Grandmaster Richard Andrew King.

Mar 3, 2014 - Photo of the Week

Critical Distance: A Self-defense Must

One of the most important ingredients in self-defense is Critical Distance. Being too close to an adversary (photo 1 on the left) allows the assailant to execute a hand strike, which can be too fast to defend (photo 2, center). However, by simply extending the distance between you and the assailant (photo 3, right) to at least a two-arm length, you create a safety barrier of time, time which allows you to react positively and avoid being struck.