Here is a link I cam across today. Not exactly a 'yau kung mun' link, but a cool link, nonetheless.
http://www.spike.com/show/33200?tabId=33737&fxn=getTabMembers - Surviving Disaster. Great job (by a former SEAL). Haven't reviewed all of them yet....
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Web site change
We have finally changed to our own website. The pamcom personal security site is now www.mwsecuritygadgets.com, and a link to the security camera site is now operational, too.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Train in shoes?
This from a blog I follow - http://www.ikigaiway.com/2009/thoughts-on-footwear/
The concept has been around since I started training (late 70's) at least. Some even call it environmental training. Adding in street clothes, uneven surfaces, dim lighting, etc. And I trained in a very 'traditional' way - remember the first Se Ping Ma lesson? Usefulness was always demanded. Still wondering about some of the crane beak strikes...
Also, some believe that training barefoot on concrete sucks the 'chi' (life force) out of you and is unhealthy. Training on grass, ground, wood, even mats is preferred.
Just my two cents worth.
The concept has been around since I started training (late 70's) at least. Some even call it environmental training. Adding in street clothes, uneven surfaces, dim lighting, etc. And I trained in a very 'traditional' way - remember the first Se Ping Ma lesson? Usefulness was always demanded. Still wondering about some of the crane beak strikes...
Also, some believe that training barefoot on concrete sucks the 'chi' (life force) out of you and is unhealthy. Training on grass, ground, wood, even mats is preferred.
Just my two cents worth.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
'Anti monkey butt'
Knowing my sense of humour, here's a great product....
http://hamptonroads.com.nyud.net/2009/11/anti-monkey-butt-powder-gets-bottom-things
http://hamptonroads.com.nyud.net/2009/11/anti-monkey-butt-powder-gets-bottom-things
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Taser clip
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/fight-science/3049/Overview#tab-Videos/03296_09
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Visit my other sites to order yours today.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
'Meditations on Violence' and 'Pak Mei - A Dedication'comments
I just finished reading 'Meditation on Violence' by Rory Miller.
Highly recommended reading for self-defense/security minded folks.
A few quotes from the book.
From the preface - Never, ever, ever delegate responsibility for your own safety. Never, ever, ever, override your own experience and common sense on the say-so of some self-proclaimed 'expert'.
Never, ever, ever ignore what your eyes see because it isn't what you imagined.
And later - In general, respond to the situation as it is. Not to your fantasy and not to your paranoia.
I will be reading this book again, taking more time to digest the lessons he imparts.
Also just finished reading Pak Mei - A Dedication. Highly recommended for YKM students to get a glimpse of the principles behind a major portion of our arts curriculum. Not a techniques book, a good explanation of some of the principles behind the movements.
Highly recommended reading for self-defense/security minded folks.
A few quotes from the book.
From the preface - Never, ever, ever delegate responsibility for your own safety. Never, ever, ever, override your own experience and common sense on the say-so of some self-proclaimed 'expert'.
Never, ever, ever ignore what your eyes see because it isn't what you imagined.
And later - In general, respond to the situation as it is. Not to your fantasy and not to your paranoia.
I will be reading this book again, taking more time to digest the lessons he imparts.
Also just finished reading Pak Mei - A Dedication. Highly recommended for YKM students to get a glimpse of the principles behind a major portion of our arts curriculum. Not a techniques book, a good explanation of some of the principles behind the movements.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Flow and Kuen
Been away and busy, sorry for the neglect.
Just a thought - I like to think of Kuen practice (or kata, form, etc) as 'ritualized combat' - sort of an 'in the perfect world' situation.
Then there are drills, exercises to bring the Kuen to life - add some resistance, timing, etc. to the practices.
TFT style practicing also brings this 'flow', this 'life', to the Kuen.
Together with bag work, conditioning, and even, yes, sparring, it starts to develop the martial artist to handle real world situations. I don't feel you can do any of these practices in isolation. There is a time and place for partner work, and a time and place for solo work.
Any comments?
Just a thought - I like to think of Kuen practice (or kata, form, etc) as 'ritualized combat' - sort of an 'in the perfect world' situation.
Then there are drills, exercises to bring the Kuen to life - add some resistance, timing, etc. to the practices.
TFT style practicing also brings this 'flow', this 'life', to the Kuen.
Together with bag work, conditioning, and even, yes, sparring, it starts to develop the martial artist to handle real world situations. I don't feel you can do any of these practices in isolation. There is a time and place for partner work, and a time and place for solo work.
Any comments?
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