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When pushed to extremes, humans can overcome amazing obstacles. Fueled by nothing but primal emotions, they gain the determination they didn’t have before. Emotions effect everything we do. The performance of martial artists are fueled by many different emotions for better and worse. Anger has shown to be both a [Read More]

The Talibong is one of the favored long blades of Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Kali. Along with the more standard size SGM Tortal has a 36” blade that he would use when he was called upon to dispense justice in the villages. The Talibong is more than just a traditional Filipino [Read More]

Are the transferable benefits of traditional martial arts becoming too focused on well-being, neglecting the core values that set them apart from other athletes and humans? How can we balance modern desires with the martial components that once kept humility and hope in equal measure?   Many have remarked on [Read More]

  Apple’s show “Tehran” is not meant to be totally realistic but from both a Krav Maga perspective and an overall realism perspective, it is starting to fail the viewer.   Without spoiling too much,  in one episode, super Mossad agent Tamar is in on Iran on a mission. She goes [Read More]

3 Meditations on Chapter 15 of the Dao De Jing   1. I recognize I am dreaming:   Quietly, like crossing the bedroom in darkness Attentively, like counting my change Politely, like hugging good-bye Expressively, like water boils to steam Sweetly, like the surprise of foraged berries Willingly, like a [Read More]

Introduction The Shaolin Temple, located in the picturesque Songshan Mountains of Henan Province, China, is a legendary institution that has captivated the world’s imagination for centuries. Renowned for its rich history, cultural significance, and profound influence on martial arts, the Shaolin Temple stands as a symbol of Chinese tradition and [Read More]

The final moments a fighter waits for his fight to start is where the mental game really comes into play. Before a fight, a fighter is left with a lot of time to prepare and it’s up to them to find a way to get in the right mindset and [Read More]

Throughout my life, I have learned valuable lessons from the diverse individuals who have crossed my path, whether for a few brief moments, days, or even years, forming a beautiful mosaic of experiences. Sometimes, some people may seem to be only temporary in your training, while others become essential members [Read More]

  I am someone who is focused on discipline, order, effectiveness and efficiency.  I require my training spaces to be tidy and organized, I place discipline as one of the top priorities of training and I don’t tolerate sloppy work. I work to make the class fun, and I definitely [Read More]

One of the most fundamental aspects of martial arts training involves effective breathing. Proper breathing practice in the martial arts enhances speed, timing, energy generation, and Kime ([key-may], A Japanese term for Focus, envisioning the momentary tensing of every muscle at the same time to project energy force. Many traditional [Read More]

We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story -Simu Liu-   I opened the Libby app and saw the icon for this book, and my interest peaked. Superhero. Dreamer. I recognized the man’s face slightly and knew I had enjoyed hearing others’ stories. I clicked download with no expectations. Everyone [Read More]

I have had a unique experience with academics and the interview process since grade school. I cherish these experiences and memories and can give full credit to the knowledge it is because I have trained in martial arts since 1989. I started training following a field day activity when my [Read More]

  Editors note This Article was submitted to me By Pendekar Dedy Irwawan and the team Baringin Sakti Silat Indonesia.   Birth of Ps Baringin Sakti Abu Zahar, a young man from the city of Padang, West Sumatra had much martial arts talent. Luckily when he was young,  Abu Zahar [Read More]

  Confessions of a Failed Martial Arts School Owner – Part 3 Echoes of kaiais bounced off the white walls of the fourteen-hundred square foot strip-mall box situated between a liquor store and a dry cleaner business. With every count I shouted in Hangul, the half-a-dozen tiny voices roared with [Read More]