Observation: People who are active and ask the right questions don’t get depressed in hard situations. If you are in a tight spot and you ask yourself “OK so what can I do NOW about this” than you will find an answer. It may not be the best but you keep breathing. People who seek…

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A bit on taking hits to the head. Most times we hit another person we hit just enough to move or tilt the head on the axis but no additional movement is needed. consider adding from time to time hits that end further behind or inside the head (add a step or something so you…

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Developing soft hands: Many people harden their fists and tense up the muscles of the hand and wrist to keep it aligned. There are many schools of thought here and here is another view. There is a measure of activation of the muscles that keep you aligned without tension. People call it balance but I…

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Buddy work: Start by standing behind your buddy and have him move his body and you doing the same. Next start walking and mimik the movement of your buddy from a constant distance. After you are comfortable doing it with two eyes on the person try doing it from each side without turning your head…

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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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