Success
Success is Mind over Matter A New Year is traditionally a time to reflect on your past and make desired adjustments for a better future. As martial artists, we strive to be mentally and physically smart. It’s wise to focus on personal improvement because the mind is our greatest asset…. When used correctly. Our greatest …
9 EXCELLENT Reasons to Study Martial Arts
Martial arts training is a physically and mentally demanding discipline that can benefit people of all ages and skill levels. Here are the top 9 benefits of martial arts training: 1. Improved physical fitness: Martial arts training is an excellent way to improve physical fitness, increase strength and flexibility, and develop cardiovascular endurance. Training in martial …
Weapon Defense
This is one of my favorite topics. So I will jump in, head first! THE GUN: This is the simplest weapon to defend against (within reason). With the gun, you need to be out of the line of sight of the barrel. Granted, you need various tools like – misdirection, retention, disarming, countering, striking, kicking, …
Photo Gallery
Let the green dragon ascend. Enjoy some memories with this collection of photos from classes and seminars. Replay in your mind the lessons you learned in the past. Carry the feelings thoughts and actions that helped you into the present moment.
Combinations
Combinations teach gauging and positioning in one-on-one situations. There are a variety of principles designed for you to express in each combination you learn. Sometimes they are taught, other times they are hidden, waiting to be discovered. Each is a building block designed to condition the student about the ifs, hows, whens, wheres, and whys …
Weapons Use
Most people do not understand the function of weapons. Most see it as a way to defend themselves, others see it as something neat they can twirl around and look cool with, and others look at it more seriously. In actuality, weapons teach “unconsidered movements with your body.” It also teaches you new forms of …
Sparring
Some people think this is the same thing …. and it kind of is in beginning training. But they quickly separate right after. Sparring is training with defined rules and usually safety measures in place. There is “full contact” sparring, but even that has safety rules in place. The Japanese martial arts call it “Kumite”. …
The Five Animals
The 5 animals are not the only animals and the 5 are not all the original names. For example: The Cobra. But this just makes sense to call it a snake. So on with the information There are 5 foundation animals that are recognized and taught. Those are “The Dragon”, “The Tiger”, “The Leopard”, “The …
FORMS
Move with power and balance while building your body’s fighting vocabulary. Many people do not understand the function of forms, and some believe they are a waste of time. I remember clearly hearing on the radio that Dr. Laura Schlessinger did not see the value of forms. If memory serves she had earned her Black …