Introduction In my opinion, two of the most influential fight choreographers are Bob Anderson and Yuen Woo-Ping. Their work in not only utilizing the sword, but in using it to tell the story, links their contributions to the world of martial arts in film. While their approaches are different, their [Read More]
When people think of martial arts, they often imagine flashy kicks, acrobatic flips, or years of intense athletic conditioning. While those styles have their place, the reality for most people is very different. The average person wants something practical, efficient, and realistic—something that works in the real world without requiring [Read More]
an Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is essentially a high-level form of mental conditioning for the Martial Artist. While it is a recognized evolution in mental health, developed by Steven C. Hayes in the 1980s, it functions less like a clinical pill [Read More]
In a world where personal safety concerns are rising, social tensions are increasing, and violent encounters often happen without warning, the need for a realistic, efficient, and adaptable self-defense system has never been greater. Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Kali (DTSK), a Filipino martial art rooted in battlefield experience and refined for [Read More]
You know the saying ‘you don’t know what you don’t know?’ Well, this month I had a realization of what I have been missing over the past 7 years of studying and practicing traditional Shotokan Karate. Please, grab a cup of your favourite warm beverage (tea for me!) and join [Read More]
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