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]
J Hi. One of the things that challenges many people, maybe even most people in martial arts is the distinct difficulty in measuring progress. Yep. With the exception of rank. Correct. And it is why I believe rank is used so frequently. As a yardstick, it’s a retention tool. It’s [Read More]
Ever since the samurai’s were first established in 1185 as japans leading military force, they have been known for there effective style of dismantling there opponents in a brutal but simplistic fashion. So did those tried and true methods of combat that worked in warfare just simply disappear? Along with [Read More]
The Dekiti-Tirsia Siradas System is part of the ancient Filipino combat and survival systems indigenous to the island of Negros in the Visayan Region of the Philippines. This fighting art is very combative with emphasis on impact and bladed weapons as well as empty hand techniques and even firearms. Established [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]
A Trip To Shaolin “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the Earth all one’s lifetime.” Mark Twain I’ve been [Read More]
Quick: what is the most important physical self-defense skill taught in martial arts? Kicking? Punching? Blocking? Is it takedown defense, now that all the wannabe tough guys watch too much UFC? Nope. In case the title didn’t give it away, it’s breakfalls. I’m here today to make the case for [Read More]
June is Men’s Mental Health Month, at least according to some calendars (others say it’s November). Regardless, it’s always a good time to talk about mental health. I’ll save you the trouble of asking the question my partner asked when I told him what I was working on—what do I [Read More]
The Seed. There is a quote in Hamilton that Alexander Hamilton, in the scene where Burr shoots him, sings, “Legacy. What is a legacy? It is planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” Sometimes teaching and training feel like that. A garden that is yet to bloom [Read More]
The desire to become a “warrior” appears to have taken over the popular imagination. To the point that, today, it seems one can hardly open their eyes without seeing some form of media promoting a new way to become a warrior. Typically, the purveyor of such products touts their military [Read More]
Confessions of a Failed Martial Arts School Owner – Part 2 The martial arts industry is a very interesting place to build a business. There is no shortage of “consultants” seeking your money in exchange for “programs” and “strategies” that “work.” They inundate you with free “trainings” of nebulous information, [Read More]
Confessions of a Failed Martial Arts School Owner: Part One Lifting the red and black puzzle mats off the floor, revealing the empty and imperfect vinyl imitation hardwood floor is more painful the second time around. While they only had students on them for a total of eighteen months over [Read More]
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