The Benefits of Solo Training
What are the benefits of solo training? Well, read on! Martial arts training can improve physical fitness, mental focus, and self-defence skills. While many prefer to train with partners or in class, solo training offers numerous benefits. In this blog post, I’ll explore four reasons…
It’s Now or Never!
Being 58 years old, I want to do more than recover from the surgery. Settling for a recovery to the baseline would not be satisfactory to me. So I want to take advantage of this opportunity and rebuild myself from the ground up. It’s now…
Becoming the Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man was one of my favourite shows growing up in the 1970s. I also loved the spin-off, The Bionic Woman. I confess that I had a crush on Lindsay Wagner, who played Jaime Sommers, the Bionic Woman. 🙂 Anyway, I watched…
The Downside of “Going With The Flow”
The “go with the flow” philosophy is often seen as a positive mindset that encourages individuals to be flexible, adaptable, and open to new experiences. In a physical sense, this philosophy is at the core of Modern Arnis and the founder of Modern Arnis, the…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all of you! I know that it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. As some of you know, my wife and I moved into my mother-in-law’s house three years ago. While she is still quite independent, she occasionally needs our assistance….
Toronto Area Machete Attack
If you are not able to view this video, click here. This machete attack occurred about a month ago in Brampton, a Toronto suburb. Joti Singh Mann, the victim, is a media personality, and the speculation in the local press is that he was attacked…
Look in the Mirror. You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
“You are your own worst enemy” is a lesson I learned in the 8th grade. While in the 8th grade (1978), I played for the U.L. Light Junior High School football team in Barberton, Ohio, a town of 28,000. Our rival, Highland Junior High School,…
5 Reasons to Challenge Yourself
You see a mousetrap; I see free cheese and a f*****g challenge! -Scroobius Pip Pretty funny! However, Mr. Pip does have a point though. Life is full of challenges, and a mousetrap may seem an irresistible challenge to an adventurous mouse. In looking back at my life,…
Macro Awareness for Self Protection
Intro Many martial arts school owners stress the importance of “awareness” to their students. Often, they refer to situational or environmental awareness. One example of “environmental awareness” is the presence of broken or non-functioning lights in a parking lot. We all prefer well-lit areas. I…
The Importance of Experimentation
If you are not able to view this video, click here. A couple of weeks ago, I published a video called “Hunting for Disarm #2.” In that video, I identified six spots to execute disarm #2. I tell you that this was a fun experiment!…