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  The Mbinu Gurumu: The Wheel Techniques of Kipura and Modern Innovations Introduction: Kipura, a martial art with deep historical roots, encompasses a wide range of techniques that make it a unique and formidable fighting style. Among its most striking and distinctive techniques are the Mbinu Gurumu, or Wheel Techniques. These techniques involve a variety of wheeling movements applied in every plane of human motion, showcasing incredible agility, acrobatics, and adaptability. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of the Mbinu Gurumu and explore their origins, applications, and impact on martial arts worldwide. The Origins of Kipura: Before we dive into the intricacies of the Mbinu Gurumu, it's essential to understand the historical context of Kipura. This martial art traces its origins to the Kongo region of Africa, where it was developed and honed by warriors over centuries. Kipura is more than just a fighting style; it embodies a rich cultural heritage and a ...

  KWAKU ANANSI ESU/ZE PILINTRA PAPA LEGBA Title: The Wisdom of Anansi, Eshu, and Legba: Kipura Warriors' Secrets of Evasion In the dense rainforests of Kongo, where danger lurks at every turn, the legendary Kipura warriors have mastered an art that goes beyond physical prowess. Their ability to locate, enter, and escape unnoticed in the face of hostile apex predators and armed soldiers draws inspiration from the ancient wisdom of Anansi, Eshu, and Legba. Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher, the guardian of these age-old teachings, has curated and cared for this invaluable knowledge, unlocking secrets that traditional sciences alone cannot provide. These teachings not only hone physical skills but also cultivate benevolent and harmonious qualities of character, setting Kipura warriors apart in their pursuit of survival and success. ## The Wisdom of Anansi Anansi, the legendary spider of African folklore, is known for his cunning and cleverness. His stories are filled with lessons on outsma...

The new, relatively fad oriented, relatively uninformed MMA media sings the praises of movement training due largely to the phenom of Conor Mcgregor. The more informed MMA pundits sing the praises of the movements of T.J. Dillashaw, Cruz, Carlos Condit, and a few others. Due to the great benefits of the art of my family, NJIA UHURU [ "The Way of Freedom" ], I've known and practiced Weaponizing Human Movement for decades. What is Weaponizing Human Movement? Simply, we take every human movement we can, and use it for functional self defense; regardless of where and how I was introduced to it. So what if I see a movement from basketball, track and field, ballet, gymnastics, or some form of exercise. I take that movement and functionalize it for self defense. This is the process I innovated decades ago, and named Weaponizing Human Movement. I had to go and trademark this name and process under the Weaponizing Human Movement name, because too many people were biting  [ cop...

  This International Self Defense Tip Of The Day comes courtesy of the country I live in...the United States of America...specifically, the state of Indiana. Five racist White men attacked one unarmed Afrikan-American for virtually no reason [ apparently a false claim of "trespassing" was made ]. They hit the Afrikan American male, dragged him out to the woods and literally called to their friends to "...get a noose for this boy!" Watch the video below: There are many things that I could recommend be done by the Afrikan American victim of this cowardly attack, but I tend to stick with the basics. The FIRST thing I teach my students is to recognize possible danger signs, and simply DON'T BE WHERE THE DANGER IS. Real hard to get victimized when you aren't there to be victimized. These lessons are drawn directly from my Tier 1 Strategies, and the first Lesson taught is: AVOIDANCE.  When danger shows up looking for you? You should be long gone, leaving Danger to...