There is a buffer between real violence and training and there has to be one to allow progress both mental and physical. Many martial arts today rely on padded surfaces and body padding. This allows for higher throws in practice and greater force exerted in contact in striking and impact. There is however also negative… Read More Hard contact
Time is the true commodity. Here are eight drills that hide within daily actions to sharpen and hone the movement ability of us all. 1.Slowly increase the distance you take to throw the trash into the trash bin (Be extra careful with weird shaped objects, they fly differently) 2. Walk up the stairs at night… Read More An inclusive take on everyday training
Topics – What is important? Taken from the movie Conan the barbarian: Question to Conan: What is best in life? Answered later by King Osric: There comes a time, thief, when the jewels cease to sparkle, when the gold loses its luster, when the throne room becomes a prison,and all that is left is… Read More Podcast 3 – What is best in life
The only true commodity you have in your life is your time. One of the best and easiest ways to protect and enhance your time on earth is to go towards the cold with open arms and a bare chest. In one month, One can Increase their control of themselves Develop a healthier body and… Read More Ice is a healer – a month of cold immersion
The mundane is the godly with a bit or seasoning and creativity. Rolling. A simple task that can extend us exponentially with the right frame of mind. Will you do it with a friend? Will you do it stick in hand? Will you do it with no eyes? Will you do it legs entwined? Will… Read More Dr Seuss rolling
Topics –using the theme of healing from an injury or encounter shock Learning from other fields of study: Gymnastics, coordination and force, understanding leverage Climbing – strength and structure awareness in hanging and moving,economy of motion Dance – balance, lightness on feet, coordination, reading people and tempo Circus – juggling, rope walking, riding on animals… Read More Podcast 2 – Learning from other branches of movement
There is a simple shortcut to getting a lot more from practice. Ask yourself and ask those you train/work with, what is the purpose of the work ? For a soldier it can be a mindless job to carry a pack and walk silently in the night but a proper leadership will give a true… Read More Purpose
Here are the topics What is falling down and why we need never practice it Training around injuries Remaining calm under pressure – why should we How to build a training program – imbalance creates balance Should we cross train – give example of a joint class with sifu (teacher) Jonathan Bluestein What physical tools… Read More Podcast 1 – Questions and Answers
breath hold – Practice pushing a resisting person from A to B while holding your breath. Listen to your body and thoughts as the discomfort builds and let it go. You can add it almost to any drill in various ways. Contact me for more 🙂 The long exhale – Inhale softly and start exhaling… Read More breath drills for deeper work
Drills for elevations of spirit and body must not be dry… Fist– Two people start at the push up position facing each other. Both lift opposite arms and they push each others fist back and forth. Double fist– Two people lie on their backs with their heads facing each other. Place both fists against each… Read More Notes from class -Partner resistance
