Blog – Brian Johns

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My Musings On Martial Arts

What are the benefits of training with sticks? Why is it wise to run from a knife attack? How do you counter disarms?

Those were some of my questions when I first entered Martial Arts. 39 years later, I am still finding the answers to those questions.

Subscribe to my blog to learn about my martial journey, some of the answers I found, and the answers I am seeking!

by Brian Johns November 13, 2024

Post Push-up Challenge Blues and a New Plan

I haven’t posted for a while for two reasons. First, my work-related responsibilities have increased substantially since…

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by Brian Johns October 1, 2024

Don’t Take Anything For Granted

On Saturday, September 14th, I received a text from Professor Chuck Gauss informing me of Professor Will…

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by Brian Johns September 18, 2024

Push-Up Challenge Debrief

I announced my goals for my 60th birthday a year ago. The motto for the past year…

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by Brian Johns September 3, 2024

Video of the Week 20: Sinawali Striking

Often, when it comes to empty hand translations of the stick sinawali drills, we in Modern Arnis…

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by Brian Johns August 19, 2024

Video of the Week 19: Forward Pressure

Forward pressure is the ability to apply relentless pressure on an opponent. By using forward pressure, one…

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by Brian Johns August 6, 2024

Video of the Week 18: Sinawali Squat

The Sinawali Squat is a great exercise for conditioning the legs. Why not condition the legs while…

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