by Debbie Downing I cannot help but smile as I read the various threads debating the true meaning and value of the “The Way.” Perception is one of the trickiest parts of being human isn’t it? Most of the time we don’t see what is right in front of us and do see all kinds …
Category Archive: Articles of Interest
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Mar 01 1999
Five element sequences
by Zoltan Dienes and Mike Flanagan Reprinted with permission from the authors Zoltan is an experimental psychology at Sussex University, with 32 published scientific articles and co-author of a book reviewing research in his area. He has appeared on British national television, radio, and newspapers and German national television about his research. He has also …
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Nov 16 1998
A Response, Compliment and Complement
by John Thurston I have just finished reading Mr. Ian Jenkins excellent article entitled “Real World Self Defense”. I wish to compliment him on his scholarship and complement his comments from a somewhat different point of view. I do not wish, however, to turn Sensei Mattson’s fine Articles section into a debate on firearms for …
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Sep 25 1998
Real World Self Defense
by Ian Jenkins The true facts of violence and self defense in the real world must be responsibly reported to students by instructors of any self defense/martial art class. By the true facts of violence I do not mean merely teaching students that sport or point sparring holds no meaning on the street. This fact …
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Aug 23 1998
HIV/AIDS comments
The two articles on HIV/AIDS in the dojo are generally correct and suggest useful steps to prevent infection. Hepatitis, however, poses a greater threat. Its various forms are not as dangerous but more common and more transmissible, so the total risk of death it poses is higher. Hepatitis can live on countertops for days, unlike …
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Aug 23 1998
Response to Sensei Sargent’s article
Concerning the article on defensive mindset and karate by Dave Sargent: it may help to have students, after a “minor injury,” keep sparring to develop a survivalist attitude, but doing so is a real hazard, because it sometimes takes 15 minutes or more of rest/relaxation for the adrenaline to wear off and the damage to …
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Aug 20 1998
When the Dragon Whispers
by Bill Finnerty Much is written,little is said. Much is taught,but little is actually passed on.But why should it be? To fully understand the true depth of martial,you must study the ancient culture and all its strict traditions. Rank does not denote knowledge, nor does it command the respect we think it does,by many true …
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Aug 18 1998
Practical Self Defense for Life!
by Van Canna, Kyoshi Awareness When each of us began to study karate, I am sure that one of the stronger motivations was to develop and cultivate the ability of self defense. Today if we were to question each student at any rank level as to their reasons why they continue to study karate, most …
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Aug 15 1998
U.S. Kickboxing Team Competes in Mainland China
by Frank Thiboutot In The Middle Kingdom, there is no sky. At least there’s no sky as we know it. Just a gray and orange layer of smog blocking the sun and eliminating any view of a blue sky even in the countryside. China is experiencing its own industrial revolution with coal smokestacks extending toward …
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May 13 1998
Awesome Abs & Healthy Back
by Tom Seabourne Some sportsmen concentrate on strengthening certain muscle groups depending on their sport. Sprinters work on their legs. But if they do not train their upper bodies they will not run as fast. Similarly, why should a martial artist train his abdominals (abs) when he uses his arms and legs to punch and …
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