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People often talk about motivation as if it is the most important ingredient in training. If someone feels excited, inspired, or mentally “locked in,” they assume progress will follow. If that feeling disappears, training usually...
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The quest to understand what separates experts from novices consistently points to one critical factor: deliberate practice. As championed by psychologist K. Anders Ericsson, deliberate practice is a structured, purposeful approach to...
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Cleanliness is one of the cornerstones of martial arts training, reflecting discipline, respect, and safety. Practices like bathing, washing uniforms, clipping nails, and avoiding jewelry ensure a hygienic and considerate environment while...
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Jigoro Kano, born October 28, 1860, in Mikage, Japan, founded judo in 1882, transforming jujitsu into a discipline for personal and societal growth. Guided by seiryoku zenyo (maximum efficient use of energy) and jita kyoei (mutual...
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The faster you swim, the more you experience water resistance. The faster you bike, the higher the wind resistance. The heavier the weight you deadlift, the more the earth push up at your feet. The higher your training or even life-goals...
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Whatever name is ascribed to a place of training, we should respect and consider it a serious place where some of the most valuable insights are shared and objectively trained. In a broader sense, a dojo is anywhere that training takes...
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Most teaching environments consist of various levels of students and instructors. These students and instructors are rightly organized into different levels and ranks based on: actual learning, real practical skills, personal capacity...
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We are not solitary creatures; we can’t be like that lonely tree in the middle of nowhere. And even if you could do that as a human, it wouldn’t be healthy at all anyway. There is something very unique and special in being in contact...
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During the training, I have noticed, not just with those who may be beginners in martial arts, but even with those who have been training for a long time in various systems of martial arts (especially impact sports like Muay Thai, boxing...
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There was a time when all that mattered was training hard. That, is still important and always will be; but its facets have become vastly more sophisticated. When we speak of the full makeup of a balanced student, we are talking about 4...
Read More →Seminars are important for seven critical reasons: 1) They are meant to familiarize you with a broad general knowledge of our Art. 2) They are meant to be a litmus test for you, whether you even like to peruse your training---- learning...
Read More →[gallery ids="936,937" type="rectangular"] The etiquette in martial arts training centers plays an important role in the health of the training environment. It has three major components that must be observed and expected of all. These...
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