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  • drawing a curve with a striaght line

    People discuss the merits of a curved blade compared to a straight. People discuss the proper use of tools and cloud their eyes from seeing the purpose past the tool. It is a common saying that when holding a hammer you will seek and see nails everywhere but look past that to the task at…

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  • why I don’t practice self defense and why you shouldn’t either

    There is a lot of power in words and definitions of who we are and what we do. I ask you to ask yourself a simple question. Are you in the business of defending yourself or are you playing your own game ? Self defense from its definition is reactive and at most proactive in…

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  • LEARN TO MOVE AND HIT USING A STICK

    In this video we learn to move and also how to hit with continuous movement and lack of excess tension and holes in awareness. The work is healthy and relaxed.

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  • Wrestling with a butterfly

    Wrestling with a butterfly There is a chasm of difference between an edged contact and any other. The mechanical increase in pressure due to the edge geometry makes being tough and solid far less desirable compared to the art of footwork and general locomotion. I would like to offer a few ideas for your future…

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  • The 2000 meter breath meditation

    THE 2000 METER BREATH MEDITATION THIS MEDITATION REQUIRES A MEASURED LENGTH OF ONE HUNDRED METERS (USUALLY BETWEEN 50-60 DOUBLE STEPS, CHECK AND FIND OUT WHAT IS YOUR COUNT). THE SECOND THING IT REQUIRES IS YOUR ATTENTION AND SOME WORK. THE PRACTICE IS SIMPLE: SPRINT 100 METES FOLLOWED BY WALKING THOSE 100 METERS BACK TIMES TEN.…

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  • Start your day with a relaxed body

    Here are nine drills to start your day relaxed and coordinated. Lie on your back and bring one hand straight overhead. Inhale and extend your body to create the longest line you can between the outstretched hand and the opposing foot. Repeat for the other side. Lie on your stomach and lift all limbs and…

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  • Chaos holds within it the stillness of the observer

    Chaos holds within it the stillness of the observer. Holding onto the stillness one one moment is the chaos of the next. Letting go of the moment will keep us in the now instead of living in the past or future. How to practice it ? Pay attention to the little things in the now.…

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  •   In this video we look at a different angle of static and dynamic holds. We use a wall or tree and much more is possible and will be shown in future videos.

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