So often in life it’s it seems we don’t get the answer we were expecting, it’s more that we asked the wrong question. Again when it comes to self-defense we often seek out the best teacher/instructor. Without really considering “self.” Regardless how knowledgeable, skillful, or wise the “instructor” is- none of it matters if you […]
Often times when one is considering training self-protection there is a variety of potential levels of conflict that can be envisioned. Thoughts range from dealing with a common bully, to being attacked by a masked robber, to fighting through an army of bad guys, etc. This continuum of escalating intensity that we imagine is often […]
This was a fun interview and I can’t think John Correia and Active Self Protection enough for the opportunity to share with them some of my views on training. In review, I would have liked to have articulated a little more clearly about the value of competitive training in aspects of self-defense. I hit it […]
One of the first positions we train in our Martial Arts journey is the Training Horse. In the beginning it is fairly uncomfortable for several reasons: First, it can make one feel extremely vulnerable as you are squared to the front with your legs spread. Hands raised at your waist often in fists. So understandably […]
Talent is often defined as a natural aptitude or skill. However, in truth talent is really when you have the opportunity to use or apply your skills in a variety of methods. For example let’s say you draw and are recognized as artistic but lets say you are asked to prepare the meal for an […]
“To hear is to doubt, to see is to be deceived, but to feel is to believe.” ~Ed Parker Founder of American Kenpo This is probably my favorite of all of Mr. Parker’s sayings. It holds so much truth to it. Although Martial Arts training is truly a passion that I have dedicated much of […]
“We cannot become what we want by remaining who we are.” `Max Dupree Over the years it has been extremely frustrating to watch countless students start their training, find early success, just to quit after a few short months when they realize to reach more significant growth they are going to have to change. This […]
Well here we are finally through the challenge. I appreciate all of you that have endured this journey with me. For the most part it was an opportunity to define the Universal Martial Arts Sciences (UMAS) Precept. A precept is a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought. This outline of Core Principles, Situational […]
Yes, by now if you, the reader has gone through some or all of the articles in this 30 Day Challenge you are probably very aware of this “Five Minutes a Day!” slogan. I’m a huge proponent of the training concept. No, I didn’t come up with it and frankly I’m not sure what really […]
In a few days we will wrap up all the 30 Day Challenge and with this challenge we have often discussed the UMAS Precept. We have in the Precept a formula or countdown of 5-4-3-2-1. Actually there does exist in the formula/countdown a 0. We state that there are No Excuses only Results. If all […]
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