Martial arts can seem like an illusion. Take, for instance, the competition I saw at the U.S. Open in 2007 in Orlando. A martial artist, a black belt I presumed to be in his 40s, lifted up a plank full of nails and punctured a bottle of water with it. As the water spread out… Continue reading You Don’t Need To Be An Expert If You Can Fight Like A Physicist
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Book Review: Conflict Communication by Rory Miller
Every day, you likely face some kind of conflict. At least I do. Luckily for me, it’s usually not the kind of conflict that will get me killed. Instead, I deal with more social conflicts than anything – with coworkers and with family and friends. You might be thinking this is a martial arts book, but… Continue reading Book Review: Conflict Communication by Rory Miller
Review: Tai Chi Chuan Martial Power, Advanced Yang Style By Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
This book could be called “The Ultimate Guide to Jing.” Dr. Yang talks about jing in his various other books and DVDs, but I’ve found this to be the most comprehensive resource on the subject. In fact, Dr. Yang spends 119 out of 197 pages of content discussing jing. So what is jing, anyway? “Jing,” says Dr.… Continue reading Review: Tai Chi Chuan Martial Power, Advanced Yang Style By Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
A Crappy Politician Fights a Misogynist and Busting Karate Myths This Week In Martial Arts
Pre-blog notes: – Thanks to Mr. Aaron Duke out of Galesburg for hosting an excellent tournament last week. It’s an event I look forward to for a variety of reasons, mostly because of the positive attitude. Mr. Duke has the biggest heart in all of martial arts. Not only did he present a memorial award for his… Continue reading A Crappy Politician Fights a Misogynist and Busting Karate Myths This Week In Martial Arts
Andre The Giant, Mouthguards and Naihanchi Stole This Week In Martial Arts
Pre-blog notes: – I had a great time in Indianapolis last weekend at the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. I was with some great people, including Steve & Kim Aldus, Jeff & Eric Borchardt, Tim & Lori Runquist, Eddy Parker and his entire SOCA crew, Michael Brand and his uncle/sensei Kevin Fellers, James and Kim… Continue reading Andre The Giant, Mouthguards and Naihanchi Stole This Week In Martial Arts