Settling for Imperfection
I’ve got some news for you. You will never be perfect at anything. Not your strength, not your conditioning, not your martial art, not your job, not your relationships, nothing. You will never even be able to make the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Nope. Not ever. So what does that mean? Should you…
Never Take Ukemi Again
What if you never had to take ukemi again? Not because you stopped training or avoided it or anything negative like that, but simply because no one who came in contact with you was able to throw you. Interesting idea, eh? Although for the sake of paired training and being a good training partner, perhaps…
Training in the Elements
If you are a martial artist, it is essential to train your art outside in the elements. Since most traditional arts were born outside, and not in a gym or dojo setting, it is important to every once in a while get back to the roots of your art. Correct me if I’m wrong, but…
The Ninja 300 – Advanced Level
Before proceeding onto this Advanced Level of my Ninja 300 Workout, make sure you have successfully completed the Level 1 Warm-up and the Level 2 Intermediate Workout!
The Ninja 300 – Next Level
Did you do the basic level of my Ninja 300 Warm-up? How did you like it? I’ve had several positive responses to the basic version, along with requests for the next level, so here you go!
Internal Power and Bujinkan Training
When I first began talking about internal power in the context of Bujinkan training, I realized that many people might be skeptical of this type of training at the very least, or have many preconceived misconceptions that would not allow them to even consider the method as a viable form of training for budo. Therefore…
Are You a Martial Artist or Martial Hobbyist?
Sometimes the lines between martial artist and martial hobbyist get blurred. How do you determine whether you are a true martial artist or just a martial hobbyist? Here is a quick and easy way to find out… Martial Hobbyist Quiz Do you train only when it is convenient? Do you train only when you feel…
Protect. Break. Leave Behind.
How can we train for the friction and chaos of battle when following a set fitness routine? Physical preparation for combat readiness must be, by its very nature, a multifaceted approach. If the combatants have to be ready for anything, shouldn’t their fitness regimen reflect that? Surely the idea of training random workouts each and…
Become Unreasonable
Being reasonable gets you mediocrity. Being reasonable gets you the status quo. Nothing great has ever been achieved by men and women who were reasonable. Every major (and most minor) human achievement has been accomplished by unreasonable people. It was unreasonable of Thomas Edison to fail over 10,000 times before creating the incandescent electric light…
The 3 Paths of Warrior Fitness
The 3 Paths of the Warrior There are 3 Paths of the Warrior, along with the 4 Levels of Preparation, that form the basis of the entire training system. While each path is unique with its own individual strategies, methods, and characteristics, they are also so deeply interconnected that the sum of the whole system…
Lost Empire Herbs
