Monthly Archives: February 2011

Fighting a Legend

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

When novices are first introduced to martial arts, it is difficult not to recognize some of the legends of the martial arts world;  Bruce Lee or O’Sensei  often come to mind.  These people have long since passed, and stories that … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 1 Comment

Rory Miller at NWMA in March

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

Come to the Rory Miller seminar on March 26. This isn’t just about martial arts, it’s about reading people, avoiding violence, de-escalating, and knowing when talking isn’t going to save you. NWMA people: talk to me before you sign up … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Where’s Your Elbow?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

I’m going to talk about punching.  I’ll go out on a limb and stipulate that everyone who trains wants to punch harder. Most people focus on muscle.  Nothing wrong with muscle, especially when you want to look good at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Technique | 2 Comments

Ready for Bruises

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

One of the kids came to class early on Thursday. I asked, “How are you?” A big smile crossed his face and he said, “Ready for bruises.” It made me smile. As much as I want the kids to learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Random musings | 2 Comments

Year of the Rabbit

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

Happy Chinese New Year! I guess if you made New Year’s resolutions and already wavered, now’s your chance for a do-over. I’m feeling pretty lazy today (in keeping with wavering resolutions), so I’m just plagiarizing from Wikipedia.  I think that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Random musings | Leave a comment