For self defense, it is important to improve on real measureable assets like physical power, speed, reaction time, etc. However, it is just as important to improve the effectiveness of the assets that you do have. A bicycle can easily
Outdoor practices
Outdoor training days feel different in so many different ways – fresh air, terrain and other environmental factors. We will train outdoors this coming Tuesday since Nikkei is not available. Things to take advantage of when outdoors: look for hazards
Efficiencies vs effectiveness
For some of us who don’t have the opportunity to learn the subtleties of English, we blend similar words together without understanding its ramifications. In normal day-to-day conversations, we tend to generalize the meaning of words to facilitate a normal
A change of pace
July break is about family time, mental break, and time-off for injuries, etc. In relationship to our LHBF MartialGym journey, July is my opportunity to ‘reset and reboot’. Training can get “more-of-the-same” if I don’t consciously push the envelope. Can
Random thoughts on self-defense
When I was a kid, I dream about being a soldier, a super hero and idolizes Bruce Lee and James Bond. At that time, the concept of helping others was to dive in to fight off the bad guys. In
Right expectations
“In the case of uncertainty, expectation is what is considered the most likely to happen. An expectation, which is a belief that is centered on the future, may or may not be realistic. A less advantageous result gives rise to
Dream big, work hard, compete smart and expect nothing
Whether it is sport, martial arts, study or career, those that excel share very similar traits: “Dream big” gives one the passion to see past current challenges. “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”
Stronger, faster and better
This video provide a very interesting perspective on how technology and knowledge influences the outcome and improvement of different sports. The part you shouldn’t miss is at the tail end (12 minute mark) where he discusses about the power of
MacGyver – an old TV series
Love this old TV series from way back. MacGyver is a James Bond type character who is resourceful and possessed of an encyclopedic knowledge of sciences. He solves complex problems with everyday materials he finds at hand, along with his
Dictated truth 2+2=5
The following is a powerful video. Most think that this can only happen overseas and never in North America. Yes, no one have a gun to your head. However, just think: how many girls are ‘programmed’ to think what is