Japanese martial arts originally originated as techniques developed within the context of samurai warfare. Samurai had to continue fighting and winning even as they aged. The concepts and training systems that emerged from this context emphasised continuous improvement throughout one’s life. In modern society, we don’t have to fight and […]
Monthly Archives: December 2025
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Shihan Hidetaka Aso, founder of Submission Arts Wrestling, passed away on October 29th. As the Daihyo Shihan of SAW and the president of International Submission Arts Wrestling Federation, I apologise for the delay in making this message. Out of consideration for the feelings of the bereaved family and as a […]
In the early days of S.A.W in the 1980s, Shihan Aso was actively developing a grappling style useful for comprehensive combat. He recognised the importance of close-combat striking with clinching (especially elbows and knees) and defence & counter-takedowns against them. He then found that Muay Thai clinching techniques are effective, […]