Hi Henry,

Thanks for the good post. I am well thank you...glad you are doing fine.

I agree with your thinking... no matter what the style, a student who practices for self defense needs to know if he will be able to function during the stress and shock of a sudden, violent encounter...and any ...

Sorry JJ...book is no longer available.

Good post Art.

It is the natural thing to do.

It can increase your ability to produce more explosive movements. Just watch a power lifter or shot putter. They always exhale when performing their explosive movements.

Exhaling means that you will inhale as well. Meaning, you will be getting rid of the old ...

Great post Art...and a concept I use in all I do as well. It's really a no-brainer.

Rick Wilson also teaches the concept of 'moving you'...not them...

something one quickly learns if attacked by an opponent built like a tank.

Will do...

Done tonight.

I have finished and 'savored' every word from the first book. Art is gifted in his writings as he has a way to place the reader in the type of physical and psychological action being read to the point where you can feel your own adrenaline flowing.

One book you want to read, then re-read, and then ...

Great post Art...

Okinawan karate training

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK_h3wlH8mk

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