We tend to over complicate things. Memorize a thousand techniques, Practice the technique ten thousand times and so on. Here is a simple formula to practice and widen your awareness to what is happening. 1. Location – Simply choose not to be where the attack happens – work with your entire body so you do… Read More Location-Angle-Focus
Learn to roll safely and freely. Work the progressions and focus on quality. The quantity will come with consistency of working the basics.
Looking back in history and looking at roles in the tribe and family of old we usually focus on the warriors and leaders, the hunters and not the gatherers. It is a focus which takes a lot from your abilities and what can be had and evolved to aid in any work you take on… Read More The hunter GATHERER
Some things are simple but run deep. Consistent practice of basics is the key. Instead of clenching your fists in preparation, keep your body moving and your arms loose like chains. Close the fist fully only on contact and look up Kime and use this as a principle instead of a specific tip. People… Read More Ten simple tips for smoother movement in a conflict environment
The greatest obstacle in the growth of a martial artist is when they seek a solution instead of negating the problem. If we block an attack, we become a part of that equation and deal on the terms of that engagement. When we MOVE from our own will, instead of TWITCH in a action that… Read More The solution is the problem
Some days you truly have no time to train. Some days are hard to bare. In those days, we must bounce a pebble over the waters and hijack a moment here and there to bring ourselves in so we may do what is needed outward. You are taking a leak >>> rise to your toes… Read More Throwing pebbles to the cosmos
Let us invest a moment to choose our words instead of repeating what is in broadcast. Be a wordsmith to cast yourself out of mental slavery to the overlords. A few examples: Do you encounter PROBLEMS or CHALLENGES Do you go to your MAN CAVE or do you advance yourself in your STUDY Do… Read More Words are power – Choose wisely
Complicated things are made of simpler and simpler things ? Let’s assume they are all the same and see how this works. Avoid learning how to open all keys and instead learn how a house is made. Let us take a push to the back of the head and play with it and see if… Read More One simple push
I was usually victorious in the playground. I held my own against ones and twos and threes. I once faced six older bigger boys and they won. They won the first. They did not win the second. Figure that as you will. A side note: If you consider the tone harsh, you may not… Read More Small bullies
Breathe and continue to breathe. That is harder than it seems. 🙂 Lets go through three experiences and work on our capacity to maintian calm under pressure and to choose how to use the energy that comes from this pressure. Close your eyes and focus on your breath. Have one or more partners push you… Read More The eye of the storm – calm under pressure
