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 May 26, 2025

Did I Start Too Late?

More specifically, what if I had started in Filipino Martial Arts/Modern Arnis before age 33? From age…

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by Brian Johns May 23, 2025

“You Should Blog More Often!”

Sorry for the radio silence. I’ve been busy and buried under a lot of things. Is that…

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by Brian Johns January 22, 2025

A Great Opportunity

A “Great Opportunity” is how I view my current right shoulder situation. To begin with, my right…

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by Brian Johns December 30, 2024

A Look Back On 2024

First, let’s look at my top posts for this year. My top posts for 2024. I am…

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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 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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