The greatest obstacle in the growth of a martial artist is when they seek a solution instead of negating the problem. If we block an attack, we become a part of that equation and deal on the terms of that engagement. When we MOVE from our own will, instead of TWITCH in a action that… Read More The solution is the problem
Sometimes, Almost always, your brain can avoid a situation your fists will find hard to crack… Drink only from safe looking containers you opened (water bottles, alcohol ) and only if saw the drink being brewed in a safe looking establishment in front of you (coffee, tea, beer). Give your details to no one… Read More Twenty five tips on preventative self defense
Meditation is good for you. So is getting something to eat once in a while. In order to incorporate the two, we must find a path which gives us the benefits of both while allowing us to keep going through our day. Tense and relax (neural layers of actuation if you like big words) – I spend… Read More Healing breath
Patterns of movement are everywhere. Do this and get the outcome you want. We get this everywhere but what stands behind the Kata and drills ? Focus on the full body motion and freedom that lies behind the pattern. Step one: Move as one piece Step two: Move yourself instead of pushing and pulling … Read More Quality movement
Illness and weakness makes us all aware of our mortality. It is no reason to stop improving and understanding ourselves. It is a reason to adept and learn with a differnet focus. Our health and ability will improve much by giving these methods a chance so we may stay mortal, a bit longer. Full body… Read More Training while under the weather
Aim to learn during each class. We teach better when we are a part of the process Give honest feedback by changing the process instead of just do this or that. Understanding is key to continuous learning. Look for slight adjustments to the perception of ability instead of leaps and bounds so people can grow… Read More Ten ways to be a better teacher
Some days you truly have no time to train. Some days are hard to bare. In those days, we must bounce a pebble over the waters and hijack a moment here and there to bring ourselves in so we may do what is needed outward. You are taking a leak >>> rise to your toes… Read More Throwing pebbles to the cosmos
Relaxation is but a direction of activation. Try saying that really fast 🙂 In these series of drills, I present you with learning to balance and tense in the best alignment for the particular movement. Aim to move yourself and the rest will follow or not. Freedom stands beyond. Squat down a step away from… Read More Notes from class: partner power lines
Let us invest a moment to choose our words instead of repeating what is in broadcast. Be a wordsmith to cast yourself out of mental slavery to the overlords. A few examples: Do you encounter PROBLEMS or CHALLENGES Do you go to your MAN CAVE or do you advance yourself in your STUDY Do… Read More Words are power – Choose wisely
4 video segments from class: 1. Awareness to the blade 2. Continuous movement using the sewing machine drill 3. Natural movement with the knife under tension 4. Moving within the tension The playlist:
