Dekiti Tirsia Siradas is part of the larger Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), community also known as Eskrima, Arnis, or Kali, Dekiti Tirsia Siradas is a centuries-old combat system from Negros Island, Philippines. Rooted in the practical need for survival, it is characterized by its versatility and adaptability. Traditionally practiced [Read More]
In our fast-paced, information-rich world, it seems that our attention spans are shrinking faster than my paycheck around these gift-giving holidays. Tick tock ticktock go our brains at the blinding and blurring speed of TikTok. And let me tell you, the consequences are quite severe. Let’s take a stroll [Read More]
Rough Night The night before my last day at the coffee shop, my coworkers and I headed out to celebrate. Soon I’d be leaving for Japan, and this would be my last hurrah. We ate and drank our way through the night, eventually ending up at the far end of [Read More]
The Journey Inside: Transitioning to Tàijíquán from External Martial Arts After decades of dedicated practice in external Martial Arts, many practitioners find themselves drawn to the subtle yet profound art of 太極拳, Tàijíquán. This transition, while challenging, often comes at a perfect time in a Martial Artist’s development, offering new [Read More]
Discovering the True Meaning of Stance In the past, I had come to understand that the wholeness of a stance included the position of one’s hands. In fact, as I recently helped my instructor put together a manual on stances, each “proper” stance came with instructions on where to position [Read More]
Abolishing Barriers & Chasms Section 1 – Your Assertions. One:You have said that you value meditation. Two:You have told me that you don’t meditate.Or, at least, not regularly enough. So, there’s a thing that you value:A regular meditation Practice.But, you don’t do it.Thus, there’s a disconnect. I refer to that [Read More]
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