Ask Sensei

What happened?

2009-04-26T06:24:00.000-07:00

Yes... I stopped filming and teaching briefly. I will have videos up again, shortly, maybe not as often as I have in the past, but I will get stuff out. As most know, I have moved so am setting up for new filming and lessons. Also, we are having out black belt test in a few days, now, the drum beats are beating in the distance.. haha, but it should be even more high speed then last years, if that is possible.

I am Master Peter Brusso, and I will see you on the web. Also don't forget to visit us at http://www.anjingbanfa.com

Update on Ask Sensei

2008-08-18T05:46:00.000-07:00

We have had some very good training lately. However, we have not been able to get everything up on the web, for various reasons.

That being said, we still put up some great lessons.

Everyone should check out our "tomahawk" class as it is unique on the web and in our art. I have not taught this class since 1973 so it is really a great class to view. I also covered how to use an "E-tool" which is a standard camping tool, all for your self defense. We also had Master Dylan Porter up to train with us and it was fun to see him with the new material! In this particular class we covered the five basic types of strikes with a tomahawk or hatchet and blocks. I showed some various anti grab work as well. This is a must see class for ANY martial artist who is into "real" stuff. We, in America, have camp axes with us most of the time, especially if you are camping, and this is a great lesson on how to use that axe for your self defense.

Next up on the deck, and recent... is my series on how to teach and become a legendary Sensei. This is the type of stuff that you usually don't get in your dojo but for us, its a standard thing we sift into our art. I go behind the scenes with this lesson and tie in the what, why, and how to teach. I used the back drop of white belt techniques to illustrate the "legendary" teaching techniques. Also in this episode I cover how Not to get mugged... the four easy steps. These steps are a must see, again, for real martial artist or those who don't want to get mugged. I will continue this "legendary Sensei" series over the next few episodes so if you know other teachers... get them hooked up with these podcasts...

Master Peter Brusso

Knife on Knife training

2008-07-01T07:57:00.000-07:00

You should refer over to the Anjing Banfa blog but, we have been very focused on knife on knife fighting lately. The last four videos up on http://asksensei.blip.tv/ all deal with knife on knife or combat machete. Everyone seems to love them! I get a little concerned showing this stuff on the web but at least this stuff won't get you killed! I have seen such garbage on the web when it comes to "real" martial arts and especially knife fighting. So, doing my part to help with the real side, I have started to show more knife on knife fighting techniques. To this end, you can also purchase my knife on knife fighting DVD set (3 DVDs) if you want to learn the whole system. I have been asked about an "instructors" program and I am setting that up. I hope all of you enjoy the lessons on http://asksensei.blip.tv/ and if you have any "requests" I will consider all! So email me at peter@infocard.cc or just off the asksensei site too... let me know what you want to see!

Master Peter Brusso

New stats for our weekly lessons

2007-11-30T06:40:00.000-08:00

Wow.. I'm blown away! I put up the "weekly lessons" as a way for us to stay connected but I had no idea that it would viral so far, so quick, and so definitive.

Our stats for the last three lessons are:

Weekly Dates
11/11/07 11/18/07 11/25/07 11/30/07
Lesson on 11/11 0 89 123 143
Lesson on 11/18 0 79 98
Lesson on 11/25 17 53

Total Views are 294 with an average of 98!

These are total views of the material as Blip doesn't count the partial view. Complete view means that, from start to credits! So, we have some great stats!

We received requests from Iceland, Washington DC, and Florida. We also got some really nice mail talking about our techniques and videos from, get this: the US ARMY! Actually from "Center for Army Lessons Learned, Actual Operations Branch"... they like our "approach to training"... So we are doing something right... I will have an Army recruiter at our lessons from now on.. haha (not a bad idea)...

So, if anyone has something they want to see.. send it to me: sensei@anjingbanfa.com and I will see if it fits in, and if so, will work on your requests.

Last weeks request came from Iceland and Washington DC, as they asked about snow fighting and improvised weapons... We worked choke cords tied with keys and kitchen implement's. We worked can openers, bottle openers, a spatula, and more showing how they can be used like a Defender. We had some great hillside fighting philosophies and then worked on a combat wrist throw.

We shall see what this week brings but I can make sure you don't miss a Sunday class again.. as it will be up on http://asksensei.blip.tv

Master Peter Brusso

Virtual Dojo!

2007-11-22T06:59:00.000-08:00

Wow.. Wow.. Wow.. we started our weekly lessons, up on asksensei and we have really seen some great stats!

The way stats work on blip is to count as a "view" they have to watch or listen to the ENTIRE podcast, that is from start to end credits. As of this moment, the 11-11-07 stats are 114 views, and 11-18-07 is at 53 views! Those are wild stats!!!!

Barny, one of my students and our cherished "combat chef"... said that he thought we would make a great "reality" show. He may have been right. We have had people commenting on the lessons, and actually suggesting topics they would like to see.

We had Internet requests from Florida and even Iceland! We also got some great feed back on our brand of martial arts from the US Army! So, I think we are doing something right.

We now have a virtual dojo, as I would see it. All those who want to have topics discussed on our show, just email me at sensei@anjingbanfa.com and I will pick those topics that fit the lessons of the week.

A new intervew with Master Mel LaGasca

2007-10-07T19:39:00.000-07:00

Master Mel and I go back in time to 1980-1982 and the formation of Anjing Banfa. In this interview you will hear about some famous episodes of Anjing Banfa history, some really funny stories, and how we honor as our dead. Learn about Cal Feamster and how he studied with us and our early times at LLNL. Enjoy!

http://asksensei.blip.tv/file/415456/

Our new trailer

2007-09-21T21:35:00.001-07:00

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New interview with Master Myers is up on Ask Sensei!

2007-09-21T16:33:00.000-07:00

File: http://asksensei.blip.tv/file/389527

Ah.. this a great interview where you get a history lesson of Anjing Banfa, via great stories and secrets about Master Brusso. It’s a crack up and fun interview with one of our legendary martial arts teachers Master Robin Myers. Master Myers has been studying with use since 1979, so just a few years and he spends a time all over the world yet still finds time to come down to So Cal and visit our tests. Listen to a legend and learn some embarrassing stories on Sensei. Master Myers website is http://www.rmimaging.com

Interview with Master Ed Martin

2007-09-20T08:58:00.000-07:00

A new interview with my Teach Master Ed Martin is up on Ask Sensei! Here is the direct link: http://asksensei.blip.tv/file/387100/

We discuss combat arts, Ninjutsu, and more... Enjoy

New Ask Sensei Podcast up

2007-09-14T00:24:00.000-07:00

A new podcast with Master Dylan Porter and myself. We discuss black belt tests, the ins and outs, the whys, some of the tests, and highlights. We also discussed ADD and ADHD kids, teaching the kids and the great results we have had. The direct file is: http://asksensei.blip.tv/file/377801/

Enjoy!

Podcasting

2007-09-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

I am going to be putting up interviews from Anjing Banfa up on Ask Sensei. I am hoping to generate some great interest in the topics and Anjing Banfa too. We have a great new site with full video and downloads.. take a peek... http://www.anjingbanfa.com

Master Brusso

2007-08-27T08:45:00.000-07:00

Its been some time since I updated this log.

First let me say we have a new site up: http://www.anjingbanfa.com that I must say, I'm very excited about the site. We have downloads, free martial arts videos, and things for sale! It is worth you, the martial arts practitioner to take a look and bookmark it..

Also up on the asksensei site is a new audio podcast on the brotherhood of the blade correspondence recently. I could not go to Chicago and teach as I had intended to, but Kerry Lewis Sensei and Master Porter went in my sted. Up on http://www.anjingbanfa.com there are video podcasts that cover the event... check it out when you are there.

However here is the new podcast "you are the weapon" URL: http://asksensei.blip.tv/file/299759/

Show Notes: I received several emails from the brothers of the blade, in response and getting ready for our seminar in Aug 2007. This is a podcast response to those emails. Show Description: The ICSDA is an organization founded in part by Mr. Vargas (FDVargas0351@aol.com), http://www.icsda.org/, which has embraced a wide range of styles of blade fighting, and is trying to promote all of them to his organization. I am in favor of cross-pollination of technique, ideas, and fundamentals: as it makes us better artists. This podcast is my one of my two emails and I wanted to weigh in on the subject with a podcast. You can email me at peter@infocard.cc and visit my martial arts site of http://www.awarriorsway.com if you want to learn a little about me or what I do. Don't forget to watch the other clips here on blip.tv.

Welcome to Ask Sensei

2007-02-17T22:12:00.000-08:00

Welcome... this is a new blogg for "ask Sensei" which will be showing up on http://asksensei.blip.tv shortly. I don't want to say what it is, but when we are ready, I will let everyone know...

Sensei