Martial Arts Drills: are they all just a 'fancy mess' or more a question of context and intention
Is ‘The Fancy Mess’ and ‘Organised Despair’ in Martial Arts a Reality or Is it More a Question of Context And Intention? Bruce Lee is...
Positive Change is always possible!
There's always been a part of me that admires a strong character. I guess it comes from my family, my mother and grandmother were very...
Old School Sparring...A Case for Reflection
The Urban Dictionary defines ‘old school’ as: “Anything that is from an earlier era and looked upon with high regard or respect....”...
A beginner's mind
The mentality with which we approach any situation is the most fundamental of all principles. Deep consideration must be given to the...
Being in Flow
"Don't get set into one form, adapt it and build your own, and let it grow, be like water." Bruce Lee "Life is a series of natural and...
Common Sense Filters and Critical Thinking in Martial Arts
Life constantly provides us with information. As a premise, this seems irrefutable and logical. For example, if we study a subject, we...
Are you listening to your body?
Ensuring longevity in the traditional martial arts The BBC recently posted an article on their news pages concerning the prevalence of...
Introducing The Martial Arts Training Matrix! A Cure for the “What ifs…?”
Traditional views of the martial arts would have us believe that what the Master says, the student does. Unquestioning and conforming to...
Student Development? What is the "BEST" approach?
“You only had one job!” “Yeah I did...but which one was it...Instructor? Teacher? Coach? Mentor?” In many cases the four titles of...
Should I Stay, Or Should I Go Now? Is A Comfort Zone Such A Bad Thing?
“Comfort Zone” is a greatly overused and cliched phrase, coined by psychologists in the 1980’s. From its inception, it was grabbed up and...
