levers are also worked using body movement. (duh I know but still) consider standing or walking and having one or more coming to you and grabing you. Move exactly in the direction they push/ pull in and change the distance and relation between you by steping and turning or even leaning with the body. Be…

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Simple one: Lower your shoulders (press them down) and lift your arms at the same time. Now raise your shoulders and lower the arms. Play with this drill with variation for a while and see how tou can relax and move naturally without raising your shoulders and tensing up if you are simply aware of…

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If a lever is delivered to you (twisted wrist…) allow the wrist to take it all and move without restriction with the rest of you. that way you will remain free and be able to escape. Also when a knife is thrust or slashed first let go with the part in touch. (For example a…

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Last post for today (I think) This is an example concerning rolls but it applies to everything. It is not the shape which gets the job done or creates magic. It is the intent and the movement itself. If you rotate your shoulder to the end creating a round shape and than use this to…

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Learning to use the bounce in your walk can save you a lot of money on gatoraid. (and by that I mean less effort) try this. Use a step or a stool or something else with some hight that starts with S and step on it. (say “aaaaa”) and step off with one leg and…

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Lifting an uncouncious person and moving with him/her: First remember that you have to keep from cousing harm to the person you are lifting. This is not some trick to wipe the floor with someone 🙂 Start by positioning yourself between the legs if any. Place one foot at the base to avoid sliding and…

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A simple thing: Put both hands at shoulder width on the ground and now go to the ground as low as you can superman style. Now pass the entire body through your hands and the ground with no lifting of hands and extend to your comfort level (no use to brag in the hospital) and…

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Pulse awareness: Start by staying at a position you are cmfortable in. On the ground, sitting or standing up. Feel for the pulse with your hand on your temples, sides of neck or heart (positioned from the middle of the chest and to your left) if you can do this without the hand it’s better…

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A few things from this sting in the bush: Your health: so many people injure themselves with improper tightness and weak ligements and tendons it’s amazing to watch. It becomes even more apparent in times of strife but the healthy survive. Not the big and so called strong. Be modest and a small target. Drawing…

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concepts and body movement: For example instead of bringing your shoulders up relax the back muscles and let the inhale bring your chest up. Instead of bringing your shoulders back bring your hips below your shoulders as you get up or stand and as you sit bring your feet under your seat to better get…

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