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Shidoshi: I’ve done some research and through this research I believe that along with being labeled “The Mother of SWAM,” you should also be referred to as “One of the Deadliest Women on this Planet.” How do you feel about that?

Russell: Wow, one of the deadliest women, damn, I would prefer to be known as a healer, mentor, leader, and if you’re within my inner circle, a hell of a good friend. Basically not someone that ignites violence and viciousness but peace and harmony. I do believe that it is my job as a martial arts instructor for over 35 years and a student for over 40 years that I should build others’ confidence so that they develop the sheepdog mentality. A sheepdog is just like a sheep when relating to a category of people who are a positive contribution to society, the difference is a sheepdog addresses violence with violence.

Now addressing violence with violence is due to the inability to avoid being attacked. Nonetheless, if the self-defense is legitimate, than maybe you need to take one or two souvenirs (eyeballs or testicles), only kidding. My primary focus and responsibility is to assist in building my students’ mindsets for preparation to prevent panic against extreme situations that will require legitimate defense. My students will learn the basics of kicking, punching, locks, pressure points, elbows and knee strikes, however, their primary defensive skills will be from open hand fighting: ripping, tearing, and puncturing.

Psychological tools are also enhanced to control fear while awakening their warrior spirit. This also conditions them to reduce intimidation so they don’t become overwhelmed by someone’s size, body odor or bad breath (preparation for close quarter attacks). Elevating self-confidence pulls my students off the predators’ radars as their victimized demeanors are diminished. Most attackers are not interested in attacking someone that will give them a good fight where the attacker can get hurt.

As a result, my teaching heavily focuses on attack defense, developing muscle memory to instantly execute shocks and debilitating strikes. From my teaching methods, I understand how others can categorize me as deadly, however, this method of teaching is to prevent violence. I actually see myself as a peaceful warrior…

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The year was 1978 and the dojo doors were always open at the Hamilton Madison House. Our dojo floor was always crowded with students 50 to 60 at a time. Students would come and go regularly because the training was so brutal and unforgiving. On this one particular day, a woman walked in with her little 12- year-old daughter. She walked over to me and said, “I would like to sign up my children in your class.” They were Michael, Melvin, and a little girl name Mildred. There was something different about Mildred. Her intensity caught my attention. When I asked her mother if she realized how hard we trained.

Immediately, Mildred responded for her mother and said, “I sure do.” My eyes opened wide and my response was, “OK see you tomorrow.” She came in the very next day, just to sit and watch everyone train. So I asked her if she would like to work out with me. Her answer was “sure.” From that day forward, we maintained a relentless training schedule, focusing on enduring pain and never giving up in a match. She was able to do it all- fight, forms, you name it. Everyone inside and outside our dojo could see the same thing I saw. She was special and demanded respect from the entire community, When I began to take her to compete, she did not like it at all. She didn’t like all the attention and she would say to me, “Sensei, why cant we just train?”…..

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Written by: Malik Shabazz GM

Let’s address The Importance of the Tsuki (Punch):

Most, if not all Karateka’s started off doing Knuckle Push-ups in their training.

In the beginning, it was challenging and at times difficult because our Knuckles / Hands became sore until we strengthened not only our hands, but also our wrists and shoulders alike.

In Time, our knuckles became rounded off calloused and discolored.

A handful of us began to up-grade by striking walls, etc.….

Then there was those of us who began to “take it up a notch” by striking The Makiwara (A padded striking post used as a Training/Conditioning Tool by various styles of Traditional Karate).

It was there that we would begin to understand and develop the importance of the Body’s Alignment, Hip Rotation, and Breath.

This was just another level of Karate’s growth and development. Yes, this is but a small part of a much larger factor of karate Training – “Agreed”

Factually, there was a reason for doing Knuckle Push-ups in the beginning of Karate Training, other than it being a matter of punishment or discipline. Sadly, this type of conditioning has/is becoming extinct for many different reasons. Many say this type of conditioning causes arthritis. The truth is, any kind of unsupervised or incorrect training of any kind will cause setbacks!

Due to the World in which we live, having or developing “Stopping Power” is a necessity!!

“If you can imagine the impact of a bullet hitting a vest, that’s “Stopping Power”.

It’s called “Ikken Hissatsu”, a Term used in Traditional Karate, meaning “To Annihilate with one blow”

Note: (DIT DA JOW) Mandatory

MALIK SHABAZZ

STREETOLOGY – JUTSU

“World Peace Through Training”

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