Food for thought. If you remain in the thought-realm of “if he does this, I do that,” you are not yet trained enough. The basics, the techniques are all representations of “theories.” These theories give birth to variations and a multitude of understanding. The multitude comes from your creative force within and adapts, assimilates in…
Tag Archive: karate
Something You Are
When you train kung fu/karate, you step into another world. You walk, kick, and punch through the hands and feet of the ghosts of the past — but you are actually becoming that past, now present. It is a spiritual step. It is a step of trust and ethic. It is a step of faith,…
Do It Again and Again
Oddly, I’ve had students, over the years, that quit training because of the repetitive qualities of learning martial arts. I experienced the same thing when teaching music. Now, either I’m boring, or they are! Seriously, this is the diminishing of our culture – the quick fix, instant grat- seeking folks who want a lot for…
The Opponent’s Physical Characteristics
The opponent’s physical characteristics often expose….. strengths and weaknesses. (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986)
Carelessness Is Rust
Carelessness is rust. (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986) I think the word and action of carelessness speaks on its own behalf. It’s clear that if our basic behavior in managing our daily lives is careless what the result will be. It’s not that we…
Training At Home
[Editor’s note: The following is yet another great guest post from Adam Marshall. Adam is an instructor at the American School of Martial Arts in Burbank, California]. When it comes time for the student to take what they have learned in class and bring it home for their personal training, most students just draw a…
How Tai Chi Ch’uan Can Help You If You’re Pregnant
Did you know that training Tai Chi Ch’uan may be very good for you if you’re pregnant? Here are some things to think about: Tai Chi is a wonderful art form of soft movement that has been proven over and over to aide in relaxing the body and mind. It is, indeed, an anxiety inhibitor….
How Often Should I Train?
Often, I am asked “how much should I train at home”? “Should I train at home everyday or just the days I don’t attend class at the school”? “Should I train an hour or two”? “What should I train”? My suggestion is this: make as many of the scheduled classes that you can, first and…
