WEAPONS
Brian "Seraiah" Wood was intrigued by Bruce Lee and kung fu films at an early age and began experimenting with num chucks and movements. He soon realized that regardless of weapon the body moved in certain ways to accommodate specific movements and these movements were similar with interchangeable weapons in use.
Then in 2006 he met Guro Stephen Joffe (Boulder - MartialWorks.com) and began studying the advanced Pekiti Tirsia Kali Close Quarters Bladefighting System from the Philippines. The system is deep in wisdom and proven effectiveness as it is the weapons system of choice for the Philippines Military.
Recently in 2009 he began studying Shaolin Weapons under World Champion Gold Medalist, Master Christophe Clark. (MasterClarke.com). The . Short and Long Staff along with the Broadsword. are the weapons currently being learned and the focus is Championship Performance and Choreography dedicated to honoring . Authentic Chinese Martial Arts. .
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| |  | | | Brian Wood worked with me as a guest clinician at the Rulon Gardner Summer Camp Series. I invited Brian at the request of his reputation for providing a unique Eastern approach to the sport of wrestling. Brian taught solid fundamentals of wrestling. He combined philosophy with technique in a way that is unique in the sport of wrestling. Brian's approach taught some important lessons about how to approach the mental challenges that wrestlers face. He taught warm-up, stretching, and strength building exercises that are unique in the sport of wrestling, but are very specific to the sport. The exercises build core muscle strength and balance that wrestlers need and use. It was a privilege working with Brian and I would recommend Brian as a camp clinician. I plan to continue to work with Brian.
- - Cole Kelley
Camp Director (Rulon Gardner Olympic Summer Camp Series)
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