Among the pantheon of Chinese martial arts weapons, few are as imposing or as steeped in legend as the Kwan Dao, also known as the Guandao. With its massive curved blade mounted on a long wooden shaft, this weapon commands attention both for its formidable design and its association with [Read More]
Introduction The Princess Bride (1987) – Worth the Watch? I never thought I would ask this question. This film has been a favorite of mine since childhood, captivating me with its blend of adventure, humor, and heartfelt storytelling. As a martial artist, I have always been drawn to its swordplay, [Read More]
The Book of Fire – 3 Ways Musashi utilizes the Book of Fire to delve deeper into the concepts of timing and rhythm through various methods. Ken no Sen Tai No Sen Tai Tai No Sen Ken No Sen This is a blitzkrieg, a lightning war. Musashi emphasizes faster-than-normal footwork [Read More]
The sport of mixed martial arts is steadily evolving as modern MMA strategies constantly improve upon what works inside the octagon. The trends that fighters pick up on depend on what has worked for other fighters. Many martial arts favor sport fighting and have become the foundation for many pro [Read More]
Martial artists is quite an eclectic group of people. There are specialties that each one of us fall into. Some are fighters. Some are about forms. Some are about the training. Some are about the science of body mechanics. Some are healers. Some are philosophers. Some can teach kids. Some [Read More]
SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR YOUR MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL New Focus on Business I recently interviewed Jackson Rudolph, during which we discussed a myriad of topics related to Sport Karate. One of the more intriguing comments he made was that his writing is increasingly focused on the new generation of martial arts [Read More]
♟️🥋 Distraction Strategy 🥋♟️ This article is designed as a follow-up to my “Martial Arts and Chess” article 🥋♟️, building upon the explorations of strategy and discipline already laid out there. Here, the focus sharpens specifically on the Distraction Strategy 🎯 — how psychological 🧠, environmental 🌍, and tactical ⚔️ [Read More]
📘 Overview & Author Credentials John Little is a seasoned martial arts and fitness author, especially renowned for his role as the authorized custodian of Bruce Lee’s archived personal notes and writings. He has edited much of the official Bruce Lee Library (e.g., Tao of Gung Fu, Striking Thoughts) and [Read More]
In the Book of Water – perception and awareness are emphasized The brain takes in information from the senses, sound, light, taste, touch, and smell, and arranges it into something we can use. A red bouncy ball in our front yard means the kids were playing with the ball in [Read More]
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