Posts Tagged ‘Ninja’Basic Individual First Aid Kit I.F.A.KSunday, June 13th, 2021Every person should assemble a basic first aid kit for your home and each car that they routinely drive. In addition to any item that is listed here, I would also include any medications that you or your family requires for an emergency situation. 1 First aid manual 1 Box adhesive bandages, various sizes. 1 Box Butterfly sutures (4) 5″ x 9″ sterile dressing. (1) Conforming roller gauze bandage. (2) triangular bandages. (2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads. (2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads. (1) roll 3″ cohesive bandage. 1 package “Quick Clot” or similar product germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer. antiseptic wipes. Several large medical grade non-latex gloves. Adhesive tape, 2″ width. Anti-bacterial ointment. Cold pack. (instant) Scissors (small, personal). Tweezers. CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield. Safety pins (for triangular bandage) 1 Space blanket (shock, hypothermia) Non-Prescription Drugs Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication Antacid (for stomach upset) Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) Laxative Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) Wisdom from SokeSunday, May 30th, 2021Modern PracticeMonday, September 2nd, 2019When studying ninjutsu with me, it is imperative that a student understand that they will be practicing modern fighting tactics. Whether it is with a firearm, blades, improvised weapons etc. the reality of today’s combative environment dictates that you must be familiar with these items to survive. In your ever day practice are you focusing on the following: Knife attacks Firearms practice Situational awareness drills Group attacks and group defense tactics Environmental training (yes outside of the dojo!) Real force on force If you are not adding these basic practices to your training you are living in a fantasy world! Going forward here you will be seeing posts and information on Modern application of our ancient strategies and heritage. Be ready Bufu Ikkan |