The first part of awareness in self defense is stopping for a moment and seeing what is going on...
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Transitional Awareness in Self Defense
When we train in self defense, we often think of responding to a single event--for example,...
On jutaijutsu
I was teaching a seminar at a friend's dojo on jutaijutsu (grappling for self defense). One of the...
Notes from training in Japan
I was looking over my martial arts notes from the last time I was in Japan. Dr. Hatsumi said that...
Acknowledging fears: key factor in self defense
One of the key factors in learning self defense is acknowledging our fears, understanding them and...
self-defense and self-interest
Self-defense and the martial arts comprise a study in human nature. If you look at why martial...
Basics of martial arts are the key to self defense
Inside the basics of martial arts lies the key to true self-defense skill. Learning to move your...
Martial arts that we train in at the Boston Martial Arts Center help us
Martial arts that we train in at the Boston Martial Arts Center help us gain a larger awareness...
Martial arts have always been there and have never let me down
Martial arts have always been there and have never let me down. I can train anywhere, anytime....
One of the many ideas I learned in martial arts was to just keep going
One of the many ideas I learned in martial arts was to just keep going. This is something that My...