Many fights and endeavors in life are determined before the actual visible contact begins. Our awareness and focus Our knowledge of self Our ability to know what is important These can put us in a place where we already won or in a place where we need to dig dip to simply survive. Here are… Read More Softness cuts through everything
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
Sometimes, Almost always, your brain can avoid a situation your fists will find hard to crack… Drink only from safe looking containers you opened (water bottles, alcohol ) and only if saw the drink being brewed in a safe looking establishment in front of you (coffee, tea, beer). Give your details to no one… Read More Twenty five tips on preventative self defense
Here are ten EDC “items” you may not consider tactical but are of outmost importance. A trusted friend or family member – Even John Wayne went to war with an army. Team work can beat almost anything. A good pet – Cats and dogs can be a great warning/warming/hunting pal that you do not have… Read More Ten EDC “items” that keep you safe
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
Being attune and in the moment is simple but not easy. Here are three games to play to increase your natural tuning to what others and you are doing. Close your eyes and touch your partner in the chest. Count their breaths to ten and push on the ten. Verify that you counted well and… Read More 3 Breath awareness drills to dive inside with
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
There are two great observation tools we have but we mostly point them toward the outside. Our ears and vibration sense throughout the body will grant us great insight on our emotions, reaction and movement if we just pay attention. Start as you are still laying down to sleep. Feel your own pulse wherever it… Read More Listen to yourself
Three year old children don’t need to learn about war ? I disagree. Children who are in a world that is always new and challenging, a world where they are usually weak and lack in body and mind toward the competition they need to study war. They just need a better approach than adults to… Read More PLAY WAR
