Just watched a documentary about how the Estonians gained independence through songs and music – (click here for The singing revolution trailer). The documentary hit home with me because I can just see the similarity to the mechanics of internal
Being practical
Most people never fight in their entire life. If martial art’s ONLY purpose is to fight, there is something wrong – too much effort for something that hardly ever get used. Some martial arts classes emphasize so much on health
Sensitize – its challenges (Part 2)
The truth is that what you see and feel may not real as you can experiment via the links below. Here are links to some fun illusion classics: Optical illusions for kids Michael Bach’s Optical illusions Tactile illusions Sensory illusions
Sensitize – as a strategic advantage (Part 1)
Tai-chi and other internal martial arts emphasize on sensitivity – forces, energy flow, etc. They do not believe in resistance training like weight lifting. To enhance “the feel”, their form is practiced slow and relaxed (one of the LHBF form
De-sensitize – the bigger picture (Part 3)
Overcoming pain and frustration is part of life. However, there are pains to push-through but there are also “bad” pains to stop and treat immediately. Some “hurts” heal over time but some require intervention. Knowing which-is-what is one of the
De-sensitize – DOs and DON’Ts (Part 2)
We are human and not machines. There are rules to follow to get to the “ready state” without “dehumanizing” your body. As an example, aside from being able to use your hands to hit, you should still be able to
Free ebook – Sun Tzu’s The Art of War
Another Kindle title that is a simple read of old classics and is FREE at time of posting as a promotion. – Sun Tzu’s The Art of War (Infinite Business Classics) There are many versions of the title “Sun Tzu’s
De-sensitize – to take and to deliver (Part 1)
In fights and/or self defenses, you take hits and hopefully, you also land some shots. Either way, you need to be ready for shock on impact. The last thing you want is to shy away after the first hit because
Free ebook – Mechanics 101
Kindle is free on the PC. You can order books and read it on your laptop without having to buy an actual Kindle – best of all, some books are free. Click here for install instructions. (If you are underage,
Follow-up on some previous assignments
Within the blocked quotes are feedback from some of you. Underneath are some of my comments. Ask yourself “what motive does this person or group have in presenting these ideas or points of view” We always have to experiment and