Saw this in the forums of Free Talk Live and thought it appropriate.
www.freetalklive.com
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
A couple of martial arts (and misc) related posts
http://www.strayreality.com/songmer1.htm
Because I like things nautical....
http://www.learnjuggling.com/
To help with dexterity (and entertain the kids)
http://www.wuji.com/
A nice internal ar
ts pagehttp://www.internalfightingarts.com/home.php?varset=s:415-pm:p
Another great internal arts page, and a fine gentleman
A couple of posts, not YKM, but part of personal protection
http://www.securitypronews.com/news/securitynews/spn-45-20081001 AfterAirportStopKevinMitnickSharesTravelTips.html - protect the information others can obtain about you (personal opsec)
http://mosquewatch.blogspot.com/2008/10/islamic-takeover-of-us.html
Beware the fanatics of all religions....
http://feraljundi.com/2008/10/05/gear-review-electronic-hearing-protection-msa-versus-peltor/
Protect your hearing so it can help protect you later in life. It matters not which you choose, just use them!
http://mosquewatch.blogspot.com/2008/10/islamic-takeover-of-us.html
Beware the fanatics of all religions....
http://feraljundi.com/2008/10/05/gear-review-electronic-hearing-protection-msa-versus-peltor/
Protect your hearing so it can help protect you later in life. It matters not which you choose, just use them!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Yau Kung Mun in Sweden
Please stop by and see the YKM in Sweden blog at http://internalkungfu.blogspot.com/.
Christer is a student of Sifu Garry Hearfield, from Sydney, Australia. They are putting out some good information, and soon will have a few DVD's out.
Garry is a very knowledgable Yau Kung Mun practitioner, dedicated and no-nonsense in his approach to learning/researching YKM. And a great friend.
We have shared much knowledge over the years (I think I still owe him some on that respect) and he helped re-invigorate my studies when I was lagging a bit in motivation.
Christer is a student of Sifu Garry Hearfield, from Sydney, Australia. They are putting out some good information, and soon will have a few DVD's out.
Garry is a very knowledgable Yau Kung Mun practitioner, dedicated and no-nonsense in his approach to learning/researching YKM. And a great friend.
We have shared much knowledge over the years (I think I still owe him some on that respect) and he helped re-invigorate my studies when I was lagging a bit in motivation.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Avast, me hearties!
At times, we need to not take ourselves so seriously 100 % of the time.
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
Enjoy Talk Like A Pirate Day.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Update for the end of August
Sorry for not updating lately.
Here are some links to keep you entertained and informed.
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=pbqmXMFuvSA - A performance of an Ed Parker Kempo form - check out the similarity between the movements and Hung Gar or Yin Ching Kuen (from YKM).
http://de.youtube.com/user/streetfightsecrets - Some good, basic self-protection ideas and training. I enjoy their use of NLP.
http://de.youtube.com/user/CNSDS - Some old fashioned, great self defense training. Simple and practical.
http://systemablog.blog.com/ - some great training ideas. I enjoy the training methods of Systema, and many of the Russian arts.
http://senshido.savi.ca/ - some great topics of discussion.
http://hundredpushups.com/test.html - looking for a challenge? Here is a good one.
http://boxing-fighting.info/2008/08/myth-of-mixed-martial-arts.html - While I don't agree with everything they proclaim, it is pretty thought provoking.
http://litemind.com/boost-brain-power/ - read and enjoy. Apply and enjoy more.
Thanks for stopping by. Please let me know what you think.
Here are some links to keep you entertained and informed.
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=pbqmXMFuvSA - A performance of an Ed Parker Kempo form - check out the similarity between the movements and Hung Gar or Yin Ching Kuen (from YKM).
http://de.youtube.com/user/streetfightsecrets - Some good, basic self-protection ideas and training. I enjoy their use of NLP.
http://de.youtube.com/user/CNSDS - Some old fashioned, great self defense training. Simple and practical.
http://systemablog.blog.com/ - some great training ideas. I enjoy the training methods of Systema, and many of the Russian arts.
http://senshido.savi.ca/ - some great topics of discussion.
http://hundredpushups.com/test.html - looking for a challenge? Here is a good one.
http://boxing-fighting.info/2008/08/myth-of-mixed-martial-arts.html - While I don't agree with everything they proclaim, it is pretty thought provoking.
http://litemind.com/boost-brain-power/ - read and enjoy. Apply and enjoy more.
Thanks for stopping by. Please let me know what you think.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Training Methods
More original content (I warned you it was coming).
Much has been written and argued about the "ultimate" or "complete" martial art. In my opinion, there is no "ultimate" or "complete" martial art - all offer something useful (more on this in a second).
To argue between Hung Gar being more "complete" than Wing Chun (or Savate, or Tae Kwon Do, or whatever) is a waste of time. Any art that acknowledges and uses the four limbs of the body (two arms, two legs) and covers the range from striking to standup grappling to groundwork will have the same ultimate end. They must also recognize that the mind (and will) are extremely important to the fighter.
Where I think the problems arise are in the training methods that have been passed down to the martial artist through the years. Sensitivity training (Chi Sau, push hands, etc.) are ways of training the fighter to be aware of body position, energy flows, balance, etc. But it is not the sole province of Wing Chun and Tai Chi Chuan players - wrestlers and jiu-jitsuka also train in these areas - the rolling on the mat with a resisting partner are teaching the grapplers the same skills, just on a different plane (or level).
As an example, if your art is primarily thought of as a striking art (like YKM) - research the movements from the form and start to apply them in a clinch position, on the ground, etc. The core movements (spiraling actions, circular motions) will be there - but train it as you trained the stand up portion - slow and easy with a partner who is also there to learn, not compete. Later after the movements become better known/ingrained, start to encounter resistance, leading to full contact work.
Even the MMA folks start this way; they don't just jump in and choke each other out - not much training going on if they did, only people already trained would be any good. Good partners can help you "discover learn" great things about you and your art.
If your art puts sole emphasis on one training method, you may start to feel the lack of attributes being developed. It may be you have become locked into only one aspect of the art.
Look at the training methods of the various arts (bag work, throwing, conditioning) and adapt them to your art, looking for fluidity and flow.
Remember, we are tool using primates - use them to train smartly.
As tool users, your art should also cover weapons and multiple attacker options - if they currently do not, research the training methods of those arts that do, adapt them to your methods and see what develops.
I did some single stick sparring with a friend, and he commented that I fought like I had a Chinese broadsword in my hand - I was applying what I knew (Chinese MA) to Filipino MA - using my "style" in a foreign training "method". All I know, is it seems to work for me, opening my eyes to gaps in my training, not necessarily my knowledge.
If it is confusing, drop me a line and I'll explain better.
Much has been written and argued about the "ultimate" or "complete" martial art. In my opinion, there is no "ultimate" or "complete" martial art - all offer something useful (more on this in a second).
To argue between Hung Gar being more "complete" than Wing Chun (or Savate, or Tae Kwon Do, or whatever) is a waste of time. Any art that acknowledges and uses the four limbs of the body (two arms, two legs) and covers the range from striking to standup grappling to groundwork will have the same ultimate end. They must also recognize that the mind (and will) are extremely important to the fighter.
Where I think the problems arise are in the training methods that have been passed down to the martial artist through the years. Sensitivity training (Chi Sau, push hands, etc.) are ways of training the fighter to be aware of body position, energy flows, balance, etc. But it is not the sole province of Wing Chun and Tai Chi Chuan players - wrestlers and jiu-jitsuka also train in these areas - the rolling on the mat with a resisting partner are teaching the grapplers the same skills, just on a different plane (or level).
As an example, if your art is primarily thought of as a striking art (like YKM) - research the movements from the form and start to apply them in a clinch position, on the ground, etc. The core movements (spiraling actions, circular motions) will be there - but train it as you trained the stand up portion - slow and easy with a partner who is also there to learn, not compete. Later after the movements become better known/ingrained, start to encounter resistance, leading to full contact work.
Even the MMA folks start this way; they don't just jump in and choke each other out - not much training going on if they did, only people already trained would be any good. Good partners can help you "discover learn" great things about you and your art.
If your art puts sole emphasis on one training method, you may start to feel the lack of attributes being developed. It may be you have become locked into only one aspect of the art.
Look at the training methods of the various arts (bag work, throwing, conditioning) and adapt them to your art, looking for fluidity and flow.
Remember, we are tool using primates - use them to train smartly.
As tool users, your art should also cover weapons and multiple attacker options - if they currently do not, research the training methods of those arts that do, adapt them to your methods and see what develops.
I did some single stick sparring with a friend, and he commented that I fought like I had a Chinese broadsword in my hand - I was applying what I knew (Chinese MA) to Filipino MA - using my "style" in a foreign training "method". All I know, is it seems to work for me, opening my eyes to gaps in my training, not necessarily my knowledge.
If it is confusing, drop me a line and I'll explain better.
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