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  • To survive outside we need to keep our temperature even. For example in cold weather you should minimize your outer surface to limit your heat loss. This is done by keeping your extremities covered (head hands feet) and for example sleeping with your hands in your armpits. You also have to kep dry and watered…

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  • This is a nice quate: “Glory won on the battle field remains on the battlefield” I think it sums up doing things for a good reason and not to get something in return or for your own glory. Next time you do something great like teach your kid something new or save a life remember…

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  • In urban areas and on the water there are many reflecting surfaces. In day light, moon light and any other source of light casts it’s shadows. To learn to use those as well as the line sight stand in front of a large mirror or hold a mirror in your hand and stand with your…

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  • Lean on the wall and start to “walk” on it from side to side and up and down. Turn to face it and back again and see how you can place your arms and legs and move your middle at the same time. Note how the tension creates a path to keep your form and…

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  • Balance yourself on your behind with all other parts in the air and do it on top of your partner who is flat on the ground. Now move using only this part on this surface to go up and down and over any part possible. It is a great relaxation and natural movement drill and…

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  • Think of your surrounding in terms of tension ups and downs. You have classical music and metal, books and television, nature and urban and many things in between. Become aware of the effect it has on you and know how to move yourself in the right direction and lead a good life. Some time in…

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  • To learn to move upright  and freely we need to learn with the body first. Hold your arms at your back (hands clapped or if you can hands holding onto opposing elbows) and stand up. Now move about a little, sit down and get up and than lie down and get up in various ways.…

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  • Yesterday my students showed me how giving a drill more time can really help you develop. Try to go further than before in your studies. Do a 10 minutes static push up. Roll without stop for 10 minutes. See how you can get to know yourself better.

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  • Some poeple work in teams to get things done. If you are attacked by more than one person than you know you overlooked something or got pulled by a trick. For example if the smaller attacker comes by and sneezes it catches your attension long enough for the other guy to get the club out.…

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  • With one person standing up and the other on the ground or as you wish move, rotate twist and lever a limb or anything else and let your partner solve the problem without rushing. Once this is not creating tension you can add more people to the pool of twisting or anything you want. A…

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