When fighting… be specific immediate powerful and… without unnecessary motion. (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986)
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Strength Acquired After Birth
Strength acquired following birth is not the real strength… it is superficial and without Spiritual Substance. (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986)
Pride
Pride can bring Defeat (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986) This is another one to ponder in meditation to begin to understand its deeper meanings. Thoughts such as this are ones to be learned from the inside out rather than simply being taught to you.
A Calm Mind . . .
“A calm mind can be taught.” (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986)
Surrender – Agree – Redirect
[Editor's Note: This post was written by Master Jonathan Bowerman, who has been a student at the American School of Martial Arts in Burbank for over 21 years.] According to Wikipedia, the theory and practice of Tai Chi Chuan “evolved in agreement with many of the principles of Chinese philosophy including both Taoism and Confucianism.” [...]
The Six Necessary Coordinations . . .
“The six necessary coordinations are: feet and hands upper and lower body footwork and technique eyes and mind experience and knowledge knowledge and function.” (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986) Ponder these a bit. Let the meanings come to you on their own. And, keep [...]
Humbleness
“Humbleness is not only a word.” (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird. All Rights Reserved: Copyright 1986).
There Will Be No Peace Until Everyone Comprehends The Words . . .
There will be no peace until everyone truly comprehends the words “unconditional love”. These two words reveal the perfect source of understanding and patience. They are the only weapons against war. Acceptance of each other for who we are, perfect and imperfect combined, is of utmost importance. And, Instead of complaining, love more: instead of [...]
The Punch: The Wrist
Many students have a problem controlling the strength of their wrists. This is not an uncommon challenge, in particular, for beginners. It is also a continuous problem even as the student advances. The wrist, when supporting a fist, isn’t easy to control. In fact, it is probably the most difficult area of the body to [...]
Personal Defense
Very often, the newer student’s abilities to defend become more limited by his/her training instead of more freeing. The techniques seem become limitations instead of expansions. The new student can easily begin to lose sight of his/her surroundings and more focused on trying to make a particular technique work that really isn’t working out. This [...]
