Diary of a Martial Artist

Diary of a Martial Artist

All about martial arts training and how it affects the way I lead my life: martial arts as personal development. You'll find tips on all aspects of martial arts training such as techniques, fitness, philosophy and history. Shorinji Kempo | Tang Soo Do | Iaido

Monday, 30 November 2009

2nd Kyu Grading Shorinji Kempo

Grading was a little nerve wracking as sensei Jee graded a group of 11 kenshi- this meant extreme scrutiny by him with nowhere to hide. Of c...

Thursday, 26 November 2009

Sparring

When I started studying martial arts twenty years ago, I was training in Goya Ra Ru (now Tetsudo ). This is a pseudo Tibetan, very modern ma...

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Fist Foot Way

Anyone seen this martial arts film? Looks like it's funny. Maybe a bit close to the bone in some of the aspects, but funny!

Monday, 23 November 2009

With respect to swords

I have enjoyed my fencing beginner's course with Cambridge Sword but something I find amazing, shocking and at the same time fascinating...

Counter riposte

The counter riposte in fencing refers to a continuation of an attack after the first riposte has been parried. The first attack has been def...

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Starting Right

The following is the first lesson of the Animator's Survival Kit given by Oscar-winning animator Richard Williams. This is a two-minute ...

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Meditation 'eases heart disease'

"Heart disease patients who practise Transcendental Meditation have reduced death rates, US researchers have said." http://news.bb...

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