Month: September 2013

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Build your core, then explore.

"What do you think of Krav Maga?" asked a fellow student. It's another martial art. It offers much by way of defensive and offensive techniques. Often, you'll see videos of people hitting a shield over and over and maybe some knee strikes. No, that doesn't do it justice, I know. Being a 3rd degree black ...

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To see the whole, see past what is in front…

Martial arts students often ask, "How can I get faster at blocking?" There are several different ways to block. Having the technique down is one thing, acquiring the perception is the more important thing. Someone once taught me that sometimes the best way to perceive and react to attacks more quickly is by not focusing. ...