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The Foundation of Martial Arts: Yoga PDF Print E-mail

At top glance, Martial Arts and Yoga seem savvy counteractive forces and philosophies, but these two health keep systems have more in common than meets the eye. For a moment, consider the similarities between Tai Chi and Hatha Yoga. Within the warm up, you notice very similar movement, philosophy, and principles.

Why does climb the mountain stance look so much like Warrior I posture? Is it coincidence, luck, or a common link? Why does Kundalini have movements that resemble punching, kicking, and martial arts foot work? Are Kung Fu forms an extension of Vinyasa? Each has been referred to as meditation in motion.

The place of origin, for most Asian martial arts, is agreed to be the Shaolin Temple.

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Wado ryu Karate Principles for Self Defense - Part II PDF Print E-mail

Timings for irreconcilable attack

Consider uses for the physique shifting methods.

Go no Sen - Defensive attack. Counter once the attempt is completed, but before the dissenter is able to attack again.

Sen - Simultaneously attack with the attacker. You will complete your counter first, and/or displace the attackers movement.

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Wado ryu Karate Principles for Self Defense - Part I PDF Print E-mail

The Way of Peace School of The Empty Hand

We should traverse unity, harmony, and union within ourselves and the star around us. Do not peekaboo to one way of doing things or one technique. Instead, internalize all you have learned, to become water that takes the shape of the situation, and the path of least resistance.

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Various Karate Articles: Confidence, Dedication PDF Print E-mail

Confidence

Confidence and ego are not necessarily the same, nor are they mutually exclusive. One urgency have credit to happening toward ones dreams. However, one must not let accomplishment inflate the ego. The ego consumes entirely and clouds the mind. It drives ones mind higher into the sky and farther from reality.

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Various Karate Articles: Budo, Duty, Dojo PDF Print E-mail

Budo

Literally translated from Japanese, Budo is The Way of Brave and Enlightened Activity. Therefore, a budoka is not tidily one who practices a customary plan of Japanese martial arts, but one who always seeks more suitable being and awareness for him or herself and others. Budo is heavily rooted in Zen Buddhism, and as such can be considered moving meditation.

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