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SUMMER 2011 Hapkido Kicks The Arrogance of Youth Book Review 3 Modes of Fighting Jay Darrel Ingleton Andre McCoy Art Mason Gary Fultz Applying the 3 Primary Principles of Hapkido Safe and Succesful Breaking Practices Lessons in Tang Soo Do What being a Black belt Means to Me Why Karate developed its Linear Technique Inside Bassai Dai Overtraining Motivational Moments Philosophy of the Masters Next Issue
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Hapkido- KICKS
By: Prof Dr Rizwan Mustafa Zubairi Chairman-President cum Founder Zubairi’s Martial Arts and Sports Federation-International Pakistan Hapkido Federation
Chagi is the most common term used in every Korean Martial Arts including HAPKIDO. The term chagi refers to kicking and Korean Martial Arts are very popular around the globe because of their dynamic high and new forms of kicking techniques. Korean Martial Arts Grandmaster have introduced new waves in kicking.Hapkido kicking methods have change the dynamics by using smooth and swift ways in performing kicks e.g. speed, high rising kicking methods as well as its unique combinations.
Nireho Chagi Drop Kick.
”The leg is much more powerful than your arm, and you can reach further with a kick and you can attack from any angle using a kick,” explained Grand Master Han. “I think Hapkido has the most versatile kicks in the martial arts. So if a person trains hard and develops good kicking skills they will be very effective in a self defense situation.”
Hoohrio Chagi Wheel kick
CHAGIS USED IN HAPKIDO.
Yup Chagi Side kick Dolrya Chagi Round (roundhouse) kick Dwi Chagi Back kick Bahndae Dolrya Chagi Round kick ("hook kick")
Reverse
Dwi Dolrya Chagi Back Round kick ("hook kick" for some styles) Gullgi Chagi Hook kick (also "Golcho Chagi" or "Golro Chagi") Bahndall Chagi Crescent kick (literally "Half Moon kick") Beet Chagi Slant (or instep) kick Bahn Dolrya Chagi Half Round kick (also "Instep kick") Beakya Chagi Slap kick Nehryuh Jeek Gi Ax kick; literally "Downward Foot Strike" Hwe Jun Chagi Swing kick
Ahp Chagi Front Kick
Mil a Chagi Pushing kick (also "mil gi chagi")
Ahp Cha Olligi Stretching kick
Gokwang i Chagi Pickax kick
Jillo Chagi Thrusting kick
Pyojuk Cagi Target kick Page 3
Dolmyo Chagi spinning kick Tdwim Yah Chagi Jumping kick Yung Seuk Chagi (Consecutive) kick
Combination
Meekulmyu Chagi Sliding kick (also "Mikulgi Chagi") Goollruh Chagi Rolling kick Natgeh Tdwim Yu Chagi Hopping kick Nalla Chagi Flying kick (also "Goong Jung Chagi") Gahwi Chagi Scissors kick Illja Chagi Linear kick
combination kicks. Sin Moo Hapkido has also 17 different kinds of punches. The wide variety of kicks in Hapkido differentiates it from Japanese Style Aikido and makes it distinctly Korean. Mostly Hapkido Kicks looks similar to Taekwondo kicks, though again circular motion is emphasized. Some varieties of Hapkido only use kicks to the lower body, but traditional Hapkido also includes high kicks and jumping kicks. The kicks in Hapkido are more extensive than in most other Korean arts, including very specialized kicks for all occasions.
Japgo Chagi Holding (Grasp) kick
Some Special Kicking Techniques
Ohpo Chagi Falling kick (Leg Sweep)
1. Andari Cha Noki (Frontal kick to the knee using the sole of the foot)
Nachu Oh Chagi Stooping kick The application and Korean terms may differ in different Hapkido style and most Hapkido style used more kicking techniques. The Great Hapkido Grandmaster Ji Han Jae whom we all know his style is Sin Moo Hapkido, Sin Moo Hapkido uses a wide variety of strikes. Sin Moo Hapkido incorporates 25 defensive kicks that are useful in "street style" defensive situations that counter incoming attacks - out of the 25 two are specially only used to block kicks, but some of the other kicks can be used the same way also. Many of the kicks are designed for use in restricted spaces like hallways or crowds. After learning the basic 25 the student then learns 29 special kicks. Special kicks are harder to master but they need more room to be used, and they include double kicks, flying kicks, from the ground done kicks, jumping kicks and Page 4
2. Choki Chagi (Frontal kick to the groin using the tips of the toes, foot in a straightened angle continuing the shape of the leg) 3. Tuit Kum Chi Mit Dari Chagi (Circular kick to the quadriceps -thigh- area from the outside, using the heel of the foot) 4. Hadan Yup Chagi (Descending kick to the knee, using the heel of the foot. The foot comes up, knee bent, and then straightens as it strikes the opponent's knee) 5. Andari Chagi (Circular kick using the sole of the foot at face level. From the outside in. Used a lot as a defensive kick) 6. Bakhat Dari Chagi (Circular kick using the sole of the foot at face level. Same as above, but in the opposite direction, from the inside outwards)
It also involves a very powerful arsenal of thrusts, spin kicks, and sweeps. If they are executed properly, the moves from this martial art can be very effective against opponents and attackers. Contrary to what you might have been told, one kick is probably not going to kill you. In fact, if you manage to block even part of its power, it may not even take you out of commission in a real fight. That's because the human body, especially when stoked with adrenaline, is a lot tougher than most people think. What this all boils down to is the fact that most martial artist's fear of being kicked means they are missing a great chance to counterattack their opponent after he kicks. Practitioners of hapkido are among the fortunate few who do not overlook ways to take advantage of this opportunity, however. Their twisting techniques are perfect for any martial artist who wants to prepare himself for the street.
About the Author: Prof Dr. Rizwan Mustafa Zubairi is a Practitioner of Korean Martial Arts of Taekwondo and Hapkido. He is a writer/Lecturer on Korean Martial Arts. He has done M.Sc (Applied Chemistry) M.B.A (Marketing) and is a qualified International Master Instructor. Achieved The 7 th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and The 5 th Dan Black Belt in Hapkido. PhD in Martial Arts. Qualified Sports Administrator by Olympic Council of Asia (IOC)
The Arrogance of Youth Dr. Ronald Stone American Dragon Martial Arts Academies Clermont and Winter Garden, Florida
A wise man once said that it is never a good idea to pick a fight with an old man. He is slower than he once was and feeble, so he won’t really fight back, he’ll just kill you quickly! Recently it has come to my attention that many western martial arts practitioners have confused the concept of youth and athletic ability with worthiness for high martial arts rank. In the orient respecting and honoring one’s elders is a well established cultural norm. In the west however there tends to be a common belief that life somehow ends at 40. I started mulling this issue over after watching several episodes of Steven Segal’s new television show. It is essentially a reality cop show with a few martial arts demos by Segal tossed in. I’ve enjoyed many of Segal’s early movies and was greatly impressed by his grandmaster skills in Aikido. I couldn’t help but notice however that he has aged since Above the Law premiered. He is a little more wrinkled and a little wider around the girth. As I watched his television demonstrations I was still impressed with his knowledge and abilities, and came to the conclusion that older or not I would not want to take him on in a fight. Even if I
could however, I wouldn’t, since I feel he deserves the respect his years in the martial arts have earned him.
Many of the truly high ranking martial artists I know personally are plagued with old war wounds. These can vary from torn biceps muscles to knife and arrow wounds, from diabetes to arthritis and bursitis. I ask you, should we be less respectful of someone with forty years in the martial arts because they can no longer do a kip up or a cartwheel? To answer that I should remind you that while Don Schula is still one hell of a football coach nobody expects him to run the field as fast as Tim Tebow. Page 7
Many young martial artists confuse athletic ability or gymnastics with martial arts rank. I for one was recently reminded that while you can teach a monkey to jump, flip and kick, they can’t earn rank. Martial arts rank is a reflection more of knowledge than physical ability. Now don’t misunderstand me, there certainly is a physical component necessary to being able to earn rank. One must have either previously mastered the skills or currently be able to perform them to obtain the desired rank. What many westerners do not know however is that in the orient, above a certain belt rank testing is done not based on a performance test but on an academic one taken along with a consideration of past achievements. The legendary Jackie Chan has been in the martial arts all his life, starting as a child at the Peking Opera House. I know that after all his injuries Jackie is no longer able to perform many of the stunts he did as a younger man twenty years ago, but I ask you: Would you rather study today from old Jackie Chan or from some buff young athlete who may have a couple of tournament wins and has all of ten or fifteen years experience to offer? When I studied for my first degree black belt years back I was asked what the meaning of the black belt was. We had been trained in our style to respond that it meant Understanding the Night. In other words, as you proceed up to the higher levels you begin to understand not just the obvious or the ―how to do it‖ of a technique (the light), but rather at black belt rank you begin to understand the ―when, why, where and what it‖ of a technique (the darkness or night.) To this explanation I would add that when you advance to the very highest of levels of an art you begin to realize what Page 8
sets up a technique and when your opponent is going to use it, and to read body language through years of experience. This allows the truly great practitioners to anticipate, avoid and counter in a seemingly effortless manner. They’ve ―been there- done that‖ so to speak. Recently during practice I asked my instructor why it was I never seem to see Grandmasters doing all the fancy multi combination jumpy- flippy-kicky techniques that we learn as lower belts. ―Because we no longer have to at our skill level,‖ was the reply. ―We often already know what’s coming before the opponent even starts his technique, so our counters can be much simpler. But remember, we first had to do all those techniques in order to learn when they are done, how they are performed, and under what circumstances the mind and body work during the techniques in order to gain that knowledge. It’s what now gives us that advantage. Been there-done that. By way of demonstration I was asked to attack spontaneously with a technique of my choosing. I feinted and charged with a roundhouse punch only to strike thin air and drive my shoulder into what felt like a ten penny nail. My instructor anticipated my move, subtly avoided and merely stuck out a finger so that I ran the pressure point at the base of the shoulder right into that rigid finger. In other words I was effortlessly spiked. The results were dramatic and exceedingly painful. My arm was useless for about twelve hours. (At my age it takes longer to recover I guess.) The point is that is was no longer necessary to defend using a muscular or gymnastically impressive technique. Supposedly the martial arts are about effective fighting techniques, not impressive
fighting techniques. Trust me that simple move was effective…and painful. The art of judo refers to using the opponent’s force against himself while Hapkido and Aikido use the principle of non-resistance. Seems to me you don’t necessarily have to have a six pack abdomen to take advantage of these principles. Now for those of you who don’t know me personally I will confess right up front that while at one point in my life I had a 34 inch waist and could do 200 crunches a day sadly I no longer am that fit. Somewhere along the line genetics kicked in and I became a diabetic. For those of you not familiar with this terrible disease it produces a chain of biological events making it extremely difficult to lose weight. (Loose too many calories and you get sick. Take in too many calories and you get sicker) Also I suffer from some arthritis in my knees brought on from forty years of kicking and being kicked and from a genetic predisposition (rheumatoid arthritis). That said I am sure that there will be many who believe that I wrote this article to justify my physique and rank in the arts when others think I don’t present the image. Fortunately I could care less. My first day on the job in 1970 my instructor explained that the martial arts are about being the best you can, not about being what others think you should be. In the seventies I remember that there was a 45 year old brown belt in our judo school working out in order to be able to spend time with his son. At the time I was eighteen and a white belt (do the math). I
wondered why this old man even bothered to step onto the mat. He couldn’t do as many crunches or push-ups as the rest of us in the school and was a little rough in his techniques. Looking back on this decrepit old man I now see him for what he was; a hero. I don’t even remember his name but now that I am a fifty seven year old Hapkido master I truly appreciate the effort he must have expended, both in time and physical punishment, in order to learn the martial art and to be with his family. What a role model! A very dear older friend and mentor of mine once chided me when I was an arrogant rookie. ―Remember,‖ he explained. ―I know more about being young than you do because I have been young longer than you have been old!‖ So my words to all you young lions are as follows: You want to make fun of an old-timer, remember you do so at your own expense. Want to fight? They don’t. Really, they don’t. But remember if pushed we won’t fight; we’ll react instinctively and violently. And there are a lot of years behind that instinct. Knowledge is worthy of respect. Athletic ability fades with age while wisdom continues to grow. About the author: Master Ron Stone is a senior master instructor at the American Dragon Martial Arts Academies in Winter Garden, Florida. He is also a best selling western novelist and the owner of the Veterinary Trauma Center in Groveland, Florida. Be sure to “Like” his page at http://www.facebook.com/veterinarytrau macentergroveland
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BOOK REVIEW Black Belt Healing: A Martial Artist’s Guide to Pain Management & Injury Recovery by David Nelson, PhD. EDITORS NOTE: I have one great regret about reading this book... that I did not have it over 30 years ago when I first began learning martial arts. I am so impressed with the insight and usefulness of this book that I have added it to the Required Reading List for our Black Belt candidates at my martial arts school. Below is some information from the www.blackbelthealing.com website. My only additional comment about this book is: BUY IT! You can thank me later. ON PAIN MANAGEMENT & INJURY RECOVERY Pain can be one of the most devastating experiences a martial artist will ever go through, both physically and emotionally. It robs you of training time and fills you with uncertainty about your life and your ability to ever train again. As difficult as this time can be, your best strategy is to educate yourself and approach your pain with well-informed information and preparation. In this essential guide for anyone suffering from long-term chronic pain, martial artist and psychotherapist, Dr. David Nelson, shares his years of experience working with martial artists, and nonmartial artists, in conquering pain. Filled with the information you need to harness the power of your mind, Dr. Nelson has taken proven mind-body healing strategies, simplified them with easy-to-use metaphors and action plans and made them available in this step-by-step guide.
• The amount of time you need to devote to your recovery • The natural weapons your mind has to conquer pain • The difference between pain and suffering Many martial artists find out too late that they could have gotten back into the studio faster and stronger if they had better information about pain management. So, it’s in your best interest to prepare well and apply sound healing strategies early in the process. Avoid costly mistakes and take charge of your recovery. Healing isn’t rocket science, but you do need guidance. Black Belt Healing is your manual for success…not only for healing, but for seeing the possibilities your mind has to offer for peak performance, health and staying strong in the martial arts. This book will not replace your physician, chiropractor or herbalist, but provide valuable information you can bring to them to enhance overall healing and get you quickly back into the dojo…and that’s what it is all about, right? Dojo Time!
HOW BLACK BELT HEALING CAN HELP YOU Knowledge of mind-power based on martial art metaphors and strategies can make a world of difference in your recovery. You will learn: • How your mind is your dojo equipped with all the weapons you need to conquer pain • The ability to stop pain quickly with simple and easy techniques
World Martial Arts Magazine gives this book our highest ranking, 5 Stars. Visit www.blackbelthealing.com toda Page 11
BOOK REVIEW "POINT" How to use your Martial Arts Forms to Win at Tournament Fighting by Master Paul Knight Author Biography Paul Knight is a published author (Miambiance, 2002, and BodyBasic, 2005) educator, and Martial Artist who has over 30 years of experience in developing and supervising programs of Martial Arts instruction for various groups as well as for individuals. Now based in South Florida, Paul began his Martial Arts training in Hung Gar Kung Fu in New York City under Shih Fu Andre Springer. In 1980, Paul began studying Huan Shou Jia kung fu under Shih Jiao George Crayton Jr., and remains one of Grandmaster Crayton’s top students.
In 1994 Paul suffered a motorcycle accident in which his left foot was almost completely severed above the ankle. Paul underwent a remarkable recovery, going on to win his first world championship four years after the accident. Paul has not only been a World Champion Martial Artist (1998 NASKA World Champion), but has been inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame as well as the United International Kung Fu
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Federation Hall of Fame as the Competitor of the Year for 1992. He has won the Grand Championship in Forms or Fighting at the Battle of the Arts a record 14 times and is a former member of National Team Pepsi. Master Knight has contributed to the field of education in the areas of Mathematics, Science, English and the Martial Arts and takes great pride in the work he has done with young people. Master Knight’s latest challenge has been the creation of a program of Martial Arts and Meditation, called ―MarMed‖, which combines Martial Arts with Meditation and has been shown to be very effective in Addressing impulse control. In writing ―POINT‖, Master Knight has openned the door to a unique and practical interpretation of some of the beautiful Kata and Kung Fu forms that are enjoyed by legions of Martial Artists. In a world that seems confused about the fighting applications of forms, Master Knight has risen above the crowd and artfully explains how to score in the Ring and on the street with some of the oldest traditional techniques in the history of the martial arts. His application of the strikes from exotic Kung Fu forms is a history lesson in fighting skills. Most impressive are the sections on Strategy, Distancing and Timing. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to win in open competition. It is also a great teaching tool for instructors who want to demonstrate realistic applications of these ancient techniques in our modern times. It is the opinion of this reader that this book should be required reading for instructors and black belts alike. It is a textbook of information compact enough to read in a single sitting. World Martial Arts Magazine gives "POINT" How to use your Martial Arts Forms to Win at Tournament Fighting by Master Paul Knight our highest ranking, 5 Stars. Visit http://www.xlibris.com to order your copy today.
3 Modes of Fighting in World Games Sports JuJitsu
There are 3 modes of fighting in World Games Sports JuJitsu namely Out-Fighting, InFighting and Ground Fighting. If you want to be a good competitor, you have to be an expert in all three. Out-Fighting is combat before you clinch. It consists of combinations, defense, movement, strikes and stance.
The foundation of Out-Fighting is the strike and this is best achieved with a combination of punches and strikes. This is most effective when you are able to knockout your opponent and you can learn this in the form of complex individual techniques.
When you are on the offense, you have to throw a combination of punches and kicks so the opponent is not able to protect himself. You have to make each shot count by letting the power come from both your weight and momentum. Naturally, whoever you are fighting is not just going to stand there and take your hits. He or she will also do their share to inflict pain so you have to know how to defend yourself by learning some blocks and evasions. The most common is being able to keep your hands up and absorb the blow. Movement is part of defense and offense. By staying on the balls of your feet, you will be able to switch direction and change levels. The best way to practice that is to do this in front of a mirror with some music playing. If you notice, you dance to the rhythm and this is very similar when you are engaged in a conflict.
clinch, defense, shoots, strikes, throws and take downs. The clinch is the foundation of In-Fighting because this will allow you to control your opponent. From there, you will be able to throw a series of punches or kicks and this can only be achieved with a relatively straight posture otherwise, you will technique will not be very effective. You might think that strikes, shoots and throws here is the same in Out-fighting. That is partly true except for the fact that the techniques used are for close quarters combat. As for the take down, a knockout is classic example. Just make sure you end it in a control position. As for defense, you can do this with a grip and body position. It is important to get your hips out while fighting for control and not get pulled in a bent position since your torque power relies on an upright posture so keep your head up and chin down.
Lastly, is the stance. Just like a boxer, you have to keep your heads up and your chin down. While it is hard to say which one is best, you should only use whichever is most comfortable with you. The second mode of World Games Sports JuJitsu is InFighting. The difference here is that this is combat after you clinch. This consists of the
The last mode of World Games Sports JuJitsu is Ground Fighting and this happens when you hit the floor. This consists of the same things as InFighting with the addition of transitions. This is achieved by learning how to change and adapt that will allow you to have dominant control over your opponent.
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Anyone can learn World Games Sports JuJitsu. By learning these three modes of fighting, you will be able to win over your opponent.
About the Author: Gary Pointer is a Grand Master in multiple disciplines of Korean and Japanese military arts. He is the co-host of the ―World Martial Arts Radio Show‖ and the Korean Martial Arts Instructors Association US Representative for the art of YuSool, (Korean Jujitsu). Grand Master Pointer is the Jujitsu Coach for the award winning ―World Martial Arts Show Team‖ and a member of the World Grand Masters Council. He can be reached online at www.facebook.com/yusoolkoreanjujitsu.
Hi, My name is Jay Darrell Ingleton. I begun my formal martial arts training when I was 14 years old in freestyle karate with a little hapkido mixed in! Up until then I had been watching Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris films and like everyone else was trying to copy them especially Chuck Norris..
the round kick.. I then stuck with thai boxing/kick boxing before much latter with the advent of the UFC and PRIDE Championships begun submission wrestling and then Brazilian JuJitsu.. Today I see myself as an allround freestyle martial artist.. I'm currently pursuing a film career in acting/fight choreography and have a few projects on the table.. My first professional acting job was playing a boxer in a motivational video for IBM North Europe and I was inspired to really take it seriously after Chuck Norris ( who is a good friend of my friend Jeff Passmore ) nick named me 'the awesome kicking machine!' That coming from my childhood martial arts hero just really lit my fuse to give it my best shot..
I can remember copying his spinning kicks,he really inspired me. I competed in a few point fighting competions and always ended up fighting the tournament champion in the first or second round.. My mind wasn't focused on point fighting so I wandered into traditional shaolin kung fu ( five ancestors ) and was lucky enough to see in action the late grandmaster Chee Kim Thong! From shaolin kung fu I moved into mugendo which was my introduction into kickboxing.. All the time I was mixing together what I liked from my first system and the shaolin kung fu I had learned..Around this time I did a little jujitsu and wing chun as well and was enjoying myself! I then moved into thai boxing which was a real eye opener and fell in love with Page 15
One of my most memorable training experiences was travelling to Simi Valley in California and taking part in the paradise warrior retreat... I had the great pleasure of training under Gene Lebell and Benny Urquidez both incredible martial artists as well as Gokor Chivichyan, Pat Miletich, Dan Henderson and the excellent wing chun teacher Eric Oram..
I think if you really want to know excellence you have to endeavour to seek and go to the source to truly be inspired! My advice to others training in martial arts is train well,train hard,train smart and be true to yourself.
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Andre "Chyna" McCoy is a skilled martial artist, stuntman, and actor. Andre is an expert in Capoeira and other forms of martial arts. In 1998, Andrew was given his first role, as a Capoeira expert in the straight to video film "The Ultimate Game". In 1999, Andre was given the honor to get his first job as a stuntman. He was the stunt double of Lawrence Fishburne's Morpheus character in the blockbuster smash it, "The Matrix". Andre would stunt double for Fishburne again in both sequels in 2003. Meanwhile, Andre continued to act and in small films before eventually joining Jeff Centauri's Kamikaze Stunts team, where he would appear in big roles, showcasing his martial arts. Andre is just one of the New Generation of action heroes to come. Often referred to by his nickname, "Chyna", Andrea is currently starring in and producing an action film called "Killer of Killers" and is a leading character in the soon to be released movie, "Triple Threat" with co-stars Jason "Phenom" Sterling and Robert Parham. FILMOGRAPHY The Ultimate Game (1998) The Matrix (1999) (S) The Third Society (2000) Hard As Nails (2001) Random Acts of Violence (2002) Cryptz (2002) Love and a Bullet (2002) The Fear of Speed (2002) (A/AC) The Time Machine (2002) (S) SHIRA: The Vampire Samurai (2003) The Wounded (2003) The Matrix Reloaded (2003) (S) The Matrix Revolutions (2003) (S) Game Over (2004)
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The Business of Budo Grand Master Art Mason is a professional Full Time Martial Arts School owner and operator dedicated to bringing the benefits of martial arts training to Canadian community. He runs 2 schools in the Essex County Region with another being a franchised location (3 total).
He has been involved in many different martial arts organizations and federations and has held officer positions in most of them. He recently founded The Canadian Martial Arts Teachers Association (CMATA) to help raise the standards of martial arts instruction in Canada. His Specialties Include: Grand Master Instructor - 8th Dan Blakc Belt - Hon Sang Mu Sa Hapkido (eclectic style) Master Instructor - 5th Dan Black Belt - Kyusho Jitsu Pressure Points Master Instructor - 5th Dan Black Belt - Tae Kwon Do Kosho Ryu - 3rd Dan Black Belt Woman's Self Defense Expert - World Budo Alliance Kid's Street Safety Expert - National Security Alliance Cane Self Defense Expert - Cane Master He is currently pursuing the growth of the Pressure Point arts by expanding teachings into counties like Romania. Grand Master Mason is the creator of several products including eBooks, charts and as 3 popular online courses.
Currently he is working on helping other martial arts school owners increase their retention and motivation of adult and Black Belt students. Grand Master Mason has been involved in the martial arts field for over 26 years, with 23 years of on the floor teaching experience. In March of 2000 he and his 2 son's started their school, Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute.
Grand Master Art Mason Can Be Reached Via His Websites: http://thepeacefulwarriors.org http://kyushojitsu.ca http://kyusho-online.info http://karate-marketing.com Be watching for Grand Master Mason's column in upcoming issues of World Martial Arts Magazine! Page 19
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Applying the 3 Primary Principles of Hapkido By Darren Norris
The circle symbolizes the source of the universe and its limitlessness. In Hapkido the circle represents
One of the things that makes Hapkido an incredibly effective martial art that is easy to learn is that there are three primary principles to remember. Those primary principles of Hapkido are Ryu, Won and Wha.
the comprehensiveness of the art, which includes linear, arcing, circular offensive and defensive techniques. It also reminds us that there can be no bounds in our martial arts training. Only through continual training and patience one can progress forward in Hapkido.
Ryu - Water or Flow
Wha - Harmony
In Hapkido we do not meet the force straight on. We disperse it and let it flow by.
In Hapkido Harmony of the mind, body and spirit is achieved through training. The harmony of applying the use of Ryu and Won creates Wha or harmony in our techniques. It is the foundation of the Korean martial art of Hapkido.
Fluid movement maximizes the transition between offense to defense and defense to offense. Learn to manipulate your opponent's openings. Fluidity allows for the synthesis of external and internal energy. Learn to coordinate both forces. Won- Circle In Hapkido we use Centripetal, centrifugal, spinning forces to create efficient self-defense techniques. We know that circular movements make it possible to use the opponent's strength against him. It also allows for offensive and defensive techniques to be executed simultaneously. The stronger the attacking force of the opponent, stronger the force of retaliation.
In Hapkido we learn to harmonize with our opponent's force and make that force our own. Harmonize the principles of martial arts to understand its true meaning. In Hapkido strive to develop martial artists, not just students, it is our hope that you will dedicate yourself to your training to a lifelong learner and benefit greatly from your training and practice. About the author: Master Darren Norris is the US Representative for the Korean Martial Arts Instructors Association, A certified master of Hapkido and Korean Weapons and owner of Aikido Hapkido of Hendersonville, NC. He can be reached via his website at www.masterdarrennorris.com or at http://www.facebook.com/masterdarrenn Page 21
Safe and Successful Breaking Practices By Master Chris Edwards World Record Holder (Most Concrete Broken with 1 Strike) In Taekwondo, Hapkido, Karate, Kung Fu and other styles worldwide, breaking or in Korean Martial Arts ―Kyuk pa‖ is a common practice. It builds confidence, gauges proper execution of technique with speed and power, gives a practitioner the ability to penetrate past the surface of a target and develops the ability to focus Ki energy into and through a target. Even though breaking is so common would wide there are many procedures that must be followed in order to have a safe and effective breaking experience. Also there are many pitfalls to be avoided. First of all not doing any of the 6 procedures mentioned in this article can cause serious injury and at best a failed break. Most importantly fear overcompensated with foolish cockiness is a very dangerous combination. Breaking should never be taken lightly, else the practitioner will be broken and not the board, brick, etc. Lastly never attempt to break anything unless instructed by a skilled, qualified and certified Master Instructor. This article is mainly slanted toward success for power breaking (multiple pieces of a given material broken with 1 strike) but can be applied to all forms of breaking.
1. Conditioning Without conditioning the journey of breaking cannot truly begin. If your implement of destruction is weaker then that which it attempted to be destroyed, i.e. hand vs. concrete slab then the hand will break and not the concrete. So when it comes to conditioning there are several proven methods: Makiwara boards, striking sand and iron palm bags. Concerning the Makiwara, most strikes can be used against it, i.e. punch, palm, elbow, etc. Many Dojangs worldwide have this mounted somewhere. A typical device will be made of wood with foam mounted on it covered with leather, vinyl, or punches and palm strikes and only elbow if the canvass. Other varieties can be fashioned my container is of proper dimensions to accommodate wrapping chord around a wooden pole. Striking your entire forearm. Iron palm bags typically sand should be done with the sand filled into a canvass bags filled with mung beans, sand and even bucket or container. This method works well with iron shot. This device works best for palm strikes. Page 22
With conditioning Wolfe’s Law is taking place. When you strike something harder then your bones, microscopic fractures occur. As the bones heal they grow back denser and stronger. For improvement in conditioning of flesh, muscle, tissue and bones rest and proper nutrition must supplement regular, daily training until desired level of proficiency is obtained. 2. Stance/Alignment Proper stance and body alignment is key in obtaining balance while producing power. The body must support the exertion of force’s direction. If a practitioner is executing a downward overhand elbow straight down into a stack of board, but the stance is too narrow and the body is too close to the stack it probably won’t break. The wider the stance the more balance. The more exacting of skeletal alignment the more force can be generated. If muscles contract out of sequence this will also misalign the skeletal system and lose value energy meant for the target. When water flows through a firehouse it starts from the source, goes down the tube and finally out the nozzle. So should Ki energy be: like water. 3. Striking Technique This procedure is very important for injury prevention and breaking success. Every strike has strength and weakness. Some strikes are more or less powerful according to the angle that they are being executed. For instance it would be wise to use a spear hand to break a stack of concrete. It would be wise to break the neck off a glass bottle with an elbow strike. Certain strikes have a greater radius of force that they produce compared to other strikes. So every strike in a practioner’s skill set must be evaluated and thought through before a break ever takes place. For maximum downward power the palm and overhand elbow are very good and used by many great breakers. 4. Set Up Often a neglected aspect of breaker, but without proper set up a practitioner is striking out blindly. Concerning human holders, the breaker should assess these key factors: holders’ arms locked, strong wide stance, vice grip and proper angle of
board, concrete slab, etc. Concerning man made holders such as cinder blocks; make sure the ground below is solid. If the floor is carpeted, spongy, uneven, or any other aspect that might absorb valuable energy it isn’t optimal for breaking. The breaker is always responsible for his/her setup. Period. 5. Ki Cultivation Without a doubt for true breaking power, accuracy and success Ki must be cultivated to a high level. Often this can be laughed at, thought as fake or even as magical, but truly any martial artist learns the first day of class to breath. Later the practitioner develops Ki further by Danjun breathing or Chi Gung breathing. The more energy flows, the more it can be harnessed. When breaking concerned its best to be pressure washer and not just a kitchen faucet. If Ki is directed through and past a target, power exponentially increases. Without constant practice of breathing greatness is breaking cannot occur. 6. 3 Way Unification (Mind, Body, Spirit) Chung Myung Kwon or training of the mind, body and spirit is vital in breaking. Without these three aspects of self, true martial ability is lacking. If the body is willing but the spirit is weak, then the mind will doubt. When attempted a higher number to successfully break then previously attempted doubt can creep in. Before a successful break occurs, a practitioner must ―see‖ himself or herself breaking the entire stack using visualization. The body is trained through conditioning, proper stance training and proper striking technique. Ki cultivation, proper diet and proper rest train the spirit or life force. With these three working as one great success in breaking can occur. About the author: Master Chris Edwards is the owner of Body Martial Arts in Chattanooga, TN where he teaches Taekwondo, Kung Fu and Hapkido. Master Edwards is the current world record holder for number of concrete blocks broken with a single strike. You can see him performing on the ―World Martial Arts TV Show‖. Be sure the ―Like‖ him at http://www.facebook.com/bodymartialartsforallages
Lessons in TangSooDo By Grand Master Fred Parks ( EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is the first in a series by Grand Master Fred Parks. In this column he is going to share his thoughts on TangSooDo based on his forty plus years in the martial arts. World Martial Arts Magazine is proud to bring you this series.)
As a martial artist I was attracted to TangSooDo because it is one of the oldest martial arts. It's earliest roots are traced back around 2,000 years ago in Korea. TangSooDo philosophy and techniques still being taught today as they were centuries ago, having been passed down from Master to student for many generations. Tang Soo Do is based on scientific use of the body for self-defense and a martial art method of empty hand and foot fighting that is illustrated in the ancient book, MooYe-DoBo-TongGi written in the early 1400s. In a traditional TangSooDo school our instruction is designed to provide you with the unique system of physical coordination that Tang Soo Do demands. Moreover, you will find that our course of instruction stresses development of individual character, integrity, and respect for others. Our headquarters in Korea will tolerate nothing less than the best from our charter schools. As you advance through a program of TangSooDo instruction, you will realize that Tang Soo Do, propperly practiced, is a way of life. You will gain a new way of thinking and acting, which will guide you in all areas of life so that you will be happier, healthier and wiser.
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" Hard work is the key to success" The Korea TangSooDo MooDukKwan Society emphasises three main aspects of personal development from our training. Body - develops coordination, flexibility, speed, power, stamina, etc. Mind - develops focus, concentration, confidence, self-esteem Spirit - develops the intangible qualities such as integrity, humility, leadership, and an indomitable spirit that leads to success. Body: The physical aspect of martial arts is the most familiar to the general public. We have all seen movies of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and other great martial artists showing off their speed, flexibility, power & technique. In the Korea TangSooDo MooDukKwan Society, we teach and explore all of these physical aspects to the body. Although not everyone can be as fast as Bruce Lee, or as flexible as Jet Li, we enable everyone to fulfill their potential.
is where a student may express more of their personality and interpretation, through the choreographed set of basic movements. Developing The Mind In TangSooDo: The mind is a powerful weapon, and one that will be used more often in the modern world. While a strong body can help one fight once a conflict has started, the mind can help prevent the conflict from appearing in the first place. How many times have you walked into a building, and made a mental of the emergency exits? Or scanned the passerby on the street to assess their threat level to you? By being more aware of our surroundings and situations, we can take control of our fate. There are many aspects to training the mind, which start from learning confidence and self-esteem, to achieving concentration and focus, and finally reaching enlightenment through meditation and breathing exercises. As we gain physical strength and ability, we must be sure to make equal improvements in our mind to properly wield those tools. Power without control is dangerous; thus we make sure to develop both in parallel. Developing The Spirit In TangSooDo:
We train the body through a variety of exercises and techniques: * We always stretch before and after our workouts, to build flexibility. * Line forms increase coordination and muscle memory through repetition. * Proper technique is vital to generating speed and power. * Punching and kicking drills with a target build power and stamina. * We teach how to fall and roll, which is always a useful skill to have. * Students learn how to control their bodies to minimize impact and reduce injury in unpredictable situations. * One-step sparring teaches timing, distance, and technique. * Hyungs (forms) allow students to bring these aspects together into a fluid set of movements. This
Spirit is one of the intangible characteristics that is cultivated more than it is taught. A person's spirit is a core part of their being, and it is very difficult to train or change it. The best we can do is to encourage its growth and adaptation in certain directions. The best analogy to this is the bonsai tree. We can trim and encourage it to grow in certain ways, but ultimately the tree decides what path it shall follow. About the author: Grand Master Fred Parks is the International Representative for the Korea TangSooDo MooDukKwan Society www.koreatangsoodo.org and a senior consultant for the National Promoters League www.nationalpromotersleague.com. He can be reached through his school website site at www.americandragononline.com or at http://www.facebook.com/grandmasterfredparks.
What Being A Black Belt In Martial Arts Means To Me By: Kevin Niederdorfer American Dragon Martial Arts Academies Clermont and Winter Garden, Florida To be a black belt in martial arts like Taekwondo and Hapkido, there are many things I must be able to do and demonstrate. One needs to show respect to others, as they would want people to respect them. They need to show self-discipline to themselves in order to be the best. When you’re a black belt, you need to help teach other students what right from wrong is and teach the techniques correctly. A black belt needs to demonstrate leadership not only in class but also in society. One of the most important things a black belt in martial arts needs is a sense of respect for themselves and others. A person needs to respect their body. To respect ones body you need to exercise, eat healthy, not do drugs or alcohol or anything that would harm the body. I have learned through my experiences that leaders who show respect to others will earn the respect of others. In order to show respect to one that is a higher rank then you in martial arts, you bow. When you bow to one that is a higher rank it shows them that you are respecting them and they will respect you back. For a black belt to teach another student who has a lower rank, they need to know their techniques to show younger ranks the correct way. When a black belt teaches a lower rank something you earn their respect by showing them your knowledge of the art. You need to break the move or technique down to its basic elements so they can easily learn it to there fullest potential. One of the important things that a black belt should help a lower rank with is teaching them what right from wrong is in life and in the martial arts. When you join the black belt club, they teach you how to take charge and be a leader.
itself. When you are in martial arts, you should not want to always be the one following, you want to be the one learning to take charge. If you are always trying to be the follower it is going to be harder for you to succeed and progress in your belt ranks. When I’m a black belt I will have more selfconfidence. Self-confidence is an character trait in the martial arts. You need confidence when you’re in a tournament and while testing. When you test you need to be confident in that you’re going to pass your test. For example, now when you’re in a tournament you need to be confident that you are better prepared than your opponent, and that you will get first place in whatever your competing in. To me this is what a black belt needs to show and perform. All of these characteristics are the main things a black belt should go by. Most people see a black belt as a person that just learns more techniques or it is the end of their journey. They are all wrong. You learn most of your techniques while you are progressing in rank. Black belts expand on each and every move they can. Black belt is not the end, it is just a whole new beginning to a new martial arts. That is what I learned while training in Taekwondo and Hapkido at the American Dragon Martial Arts Academies. About the Author: Kevin Niederdorfer is a Black Belt in Hapkido at the American Dragon Martial Arts Academies and a member of the World Martial Arts Show Team. You can see Kevin on the "World Martial Arts TV Show" or online at www.facebook.com/americandragonmartialartsacad emies
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Why Karate Developed It’s Linear Technique
Believed to be born in 1796, Sokon ―Bushi‖ Matsumura was a martial arts fanatic and some would say genius. He was known to be very clever, good at psychology and ruthless. At the age of 14, he announced that he would become the greatest fighter on Okinawa; by the age of 25 he was widely accepted as having achieved this goal. Matsumura is a key figure in Karate history for 2 main reasons. Firstly, two of his students were Azato and Ituso, who were teachers to Funikoshi, now widely regarded as the father of modern Karate. Secondly, he appears be central in the development of linear technique. Before Matsumura there is little evidence of linear technique, with most Okinawan Karate following the lead of Chinese Kung Fu and emphasising circular technique. The Okinawan style of Naha Te and its main derivative, Goju Ryu were not influenced by Matsurmura, and still today their kata’s employ predominantly circular technique (just look them up on Youtube). Matsurmura was central to the Okinawan style of Shuri Te and most derivatives of this style clearly emphasis linear technique. Due to his martial prowess, Matsumura quickly rose up in the ranks to become Chief Of Security to the King of Okinawa, a post which he held for 50 years. The Okinawan king was basically a ―puppet government‖ under Japanese rule. The Japanese banned the use of weapons on Okinawa, a ban which extended even to the bodyguards to the king. These were the only bodyguards to a head of state in history who were not allowed to carry weapons, and Matsumura was their boss. It is known that anybody working for the king in any capacity would have had to be a martial artist as well. It was a job requirement, even for clerks. In the vulnerable position that the king was in, everybody would be expected to jump in if a situation arose. But who was the main threat to the king? The answer stunned me when I first found out after decades of training without knowing this. The main threat was Westerners. Whaling boats would want to trade with Okinawa when supplies got low, but due to rulings by the Japanese overlords they would not be allowed to. This would sometimes lead to a ship-load of angry Western seamen, armed with whatever they had with them, going up to the Shuri Castle (centre of government) to ―sort out‖ this little king. Seemed a safe bet on an Island where nobody carried weapons. However, the most serious incident happened in 1853. It is widely known that Japanese isolationism was forcibly ended by an American fleet led by Commodore Perry. What is not so well known is that Perry stopped at Okinawa before going to Japan. Perry’s behaviour would seem very arrogant by our standards, but Perry understood the Japanese mindset at that time. He realised that they respected force much more than diplomacy. As such, he deliberately set about ―bullying‖ the unarmed Okinawan’s, so that when he arrived at Japan he would arrive with a reputation as a hard-man. The Okinawans had no way to know this, they would have just seen it as an invasion. Especially when Perry led a parade up to the Shuri Castle consisting of 2 companies of armed US marines, 50 naval officers and 2 brass bands. Oh, and some big cannons from the ships! This was Matsumura’s nightmare scenario. Had Perry
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decided to take over and ordered the king’s detention, how could Matsumura and his unarmed men possibly protect their king against such overwhelming odds? We can never know with exact certainty how Matsumura planned for such an invasion should it happen. However, in the book Shotokan’s Secret, by Bruce Clayton, Ph.D., it lays down what skills Clayton believed would be needed in such a situation, why you would need them and what you wouldn’t need. For a start, you wouldn’t be interested in holds and restraints. No good pinning somebody down when you are outnumbered, his comrades will simply kick and beat you. Matsumura would have known that the rifles took about 30 seconds to load and fire the first round, so should a fight break out you have 30 seconds to incapacitate as many opponents as possible and get your king out the back door before bullets start flying. With circular technique relying on centrifugal force, you are almost waiting for people to come to you. After you’ve dropped a few people, the rest would likely hang back until the riflemen start firing. However, with linear technique, taking larger forward steps in any given direction, you can take the fight to them causing confusion, panic and disorientation. You might even reach the riflemen before they have chance to load and fire. Also, when surrounded by opponents, being stationary is not a good thing. By attacking forward (in any direction) you will probably take your opponent by surprise (a mob does not expect to be attacked by it’s intended victim) and you put distance between yourself and anybody behind you. With rifles being loaded, you also need to incapacitate opponents very quickly; no time to choke them out, just one punch . . . next please . . . punch . . . . next. I want to make clear that I am not saying that linear techniques are better than circular. I’m just saying that these are the requirements and circumstances that probably led to the creation of linear techniques. Fast forward to today. If fighting one on one, circular systems do generally give you more options. They include strikes, grapples and pressure point strikes coming in from all odd angles. These applications do appear in linear styles too, but with much less emphasis on them. However, if you get attacked by a gang, being able to surprise them, knock some some out very quickly to balance the odds and spread them out so you can pick them off one by one obviously has some advantages too. It should be remembered that linear techniques were designed to fight untrained multiple opponents, not other Asian martial artist who might be able to cope with such techniques. If we are set upon by a gang of thugs, these people are basically cowards; not the hardy seaman or trained soldiers that Matsumura faced. Whilst a basic stepping punch may not work well in a competition against somebody else who is trained; suddenly stepping forward to attack the leader of a gang who is expecting you to cower away is more likely to work. Especially if you use your lead hand to distract as you move forward. After a few steps forward (and hopefully a few assailants down), you need to be sure that nobody is about to jump on your back, so spinning round fast (as we do in our katas/hyungs/patterns) is a good idea, even if there is nobody close enough to actually strike at least you keep the initiative. Incidentally, the elite British Special Forces regiment, the SAS (and probably others), are taught that if ambushed whilst driving along, they put the foot down. Most people when ambushed run for cover, which allows the enemy to consolidate and concentrate their fire on your position. This is similar to a group of thugs closing in and all hitting you at the same time. However, when ambushed the SAS are trained to accellerate, becoming a moving target, not allow their enemy to concentrate their fire and get out as quick as possible. That is not so different to linear Karate, stepping forward into a surrounding crowd, not allowing thugs to consolidate and not complying with their expectations. Similar tactics from the top warriors of today and the past.
In Bruce Clayton’s book, Shotokan’s Secret, he makes it clear that the battle plan that he believes Matsumura drew up is just his own theory. However, by comparing the requirements with the techniques best suited to that particular scenario, you come up with a style almost perfectly matching Shotokan. Even today you can see in modern Karate and TKD that there is an emphasis in being mobile, forward movement and the emphasis on ―one strike one kill‖. All the derivatives of Shuri Te, (including Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do) have these features in common and more closely resemble each other than they do any of the Chinese Kung Fu styles or the Naha Te derived styles. Again, I’m not saying that any are better than the other, just different in emphasis. Shotokan’s Sectret is a must read for anybody interested in history of martial arts and although it has ―Shotokan‖ in the title, the history and technique applies to any Shuri Te derived style. About the Author: Charlie Wildish is a 3rd Dan Shotokan Karate. For years traditional martial artists have been taught stylized fighting methods which only work as a pre-arranged routine. This is not how the founding masters would have trained. Charlie therefore runs a blog at BunkaiJutsu.com which teaches realistic applications (bunkai) for like minded martial artists, who want to make it real. www.facebook.com/charlie.wildish
INSIDE BASSAI DAI
Inside Bassai Dai is Mr. Wildish’s first martial arts video offering. The video is a realistic and practical analysis (aka bunkai) of the Bassai Dai karate kata — both from a traditional karate perspective and from a kung fu perspective. Charlie Wildish holds a 3rd dan in Shotokan Karate, studies Lotus Nei Gong Tai Chi, and has also flirted with Wing Chun Kung Fu. He maintains a blog called Bunkai Jutsu whose goal it is to apply realistic applications to the forms or kata of traditional martial arts. The video also features Mr. Keith McKay Cormack, a practitioner of Wing Chun and Choy Li Fut Kung Fu.
Bassai Dai is often used as a black belt grading kata and appears in many traditional styles of karate. Legend has it that the kata was developed by the Okinawan master, Soken Matsummura. Both Matsummura’s teacher and Matsummura himself are said to have studied and been influenced by Chinese Kung Fu. Therefore, it is appropriate that the video analysis of this karate kata features both a karate perspective and a kung fu perspective. I’ll have to admit that this review may be somewhat biased. I retired from Tae Kwon Do which is a Korean martial art that was heavily influenced by Shotokan Karate. Moreover, since having retired from that art I had the opportunity to study kung fu. Therefore it was a real treat to see a traditional karate kata examined from karate and kung fu perspectives. Page 32
The video starts with Mr. Wildish giving us a brief narrative history of the kata. This is followed by a live demonstration of Bassai Dai. After this we are treated to the bunkai or analysis of the techniques and applications hidden within this particular kata.
Throughout the analysis Mr. Wildish selects certain techniques within this kata. He first examines them from a traditional Shotokan perspective. Significant to this is the fact that Mr. Wildish acknowledges where tradition holds up, but also honestly admits when he is skeptical of how a certain technique has been traditionally taught. However, instead of just criticizing tradition, he always offers a modern take on how a given technique could be realistically applied. Each examined segment of the kata also features a kung fu perspective offered by Mr. Cormack. Given my current martial journey, here is where I personally feel the video shines. Martial artists hailing from linear martial arts (e.g. Shotokan, Tae Kwon do, Tang Soo Do, etc.) get to see a softer and often circular take on many of their basic techniques. Moreover, kung fu stylists get to see the efficient practicality of certain Shotokan straight-line techniques. In short, stylist from either camp can probably learn something new from this video. This having been noted I do have some constructive criticism to offer: First, though I'm admittedly biased, I’d very much like to have seen more analysis from the kung fu perspective! Given that kung fu very likely influenced how certain styles of karate developed, I think it is beneficial to both camps when a martial artist compares and contrasts both arts in a positive manner. My second criticism is of the video production itself. At certain points in the DVD the sound volume is slightly lower than it should be. This is only a minor problem that is easily corrected by maximizing your volume, and it in no way hampers the educational content of this DVD or its overall quality. However, for future video projects I would advise Mr. Wildish to invest in a good external camcorder microphone. Overall I recommend this DVD to anyone practicing a traditionally linear martial art or, for that matter, to kung fu stylists who wish to expand their knowledge concerning karate. Given that watching this video inspired me to reexamine Koryo, which is Tae Kwon Do’s first black belt form, I have no doubt that open-minded Shotokan practitioners will also want to purchase this DVD. Therefore I strongly recommend it to all Shotokan stylists. Inside Bassai Dai is available from the Bunkai Jutsu store. For a limited time purchasers of this DVD will receive Mr. Wildish’s bonus DVD titled 10 Kicking Tips (DVD review forthcoming). Buyers can preview Mr. Wildish's offering at the Bunkai YouTube page.
By Bob Patterson at http://strikingthoughts.wordpress.com
OVERTRAINING By CLAIRE PULTON
Do you think this man looks healthy? Even though this man is a Trained Athlete, he is over-trained. What does over-trained mean?
What this means is that his muscles NEVER get a rest. Long, Hard exercise regimes like cardio, treadmill, biking, and running will eventually wear you down. Scientists are now discovering that these Endurance Athletes are less healthy than we would expect. They are becoming the victims of Heart Disease. How Can that be? It seems that by over-extending your muscles for long periods of time creates Plaque buildup in the arteries (caused by too much Lactic Acid). Sprinter man has more muscle and less body fat
Consider the photo of this next athlete. He is a Sprinter. He trains to run at full energy for 60, 100 meters which takes him about 10 seconds or less. That’s what the human body is designed to do. Full muscle power for Short Bursts with a LOT of rest in between. Our ancestors had to hunt for their food, which necessitated running down an animal – FAST and HARD. That is the first concept of the 7 Minute Workout. Exercise, using weight until "Momentary Muscular Failure". That means that you find a weight that you can ONLY repeat with exercise with for no more than 8 – 12 repetitions (you can’t lift the weight even one more time). Short, Intense bursts of energy to achieve the "Momentary Muscular Failure" is the key to losing weight, becoming stronger, gaining muscle and getting rid of excess body fat. The second concept of the 7 Minute Workout is that the Time spent away from the Gym is what provides the "Adaptive Response" for improvement. This is known as the GROWTH Phase. To explain this further: Exercise is Catabolic - meaning exercise breaks down muscle. Recuperation is Anabolic - meaning rest and recuperation builds muscle.
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When you train too long and too often your muscles never get a chance to rebuild and grow. You muscles are in a constant state of "Catabolism" The muscle fibers are always broken down and are never given the chance to be repaired properly. Also, by over-training you release what is known as the "feel-bad hormone" which tells you, "I don't like this, I hate this". This hormone is Cortisol. Too much Cortisol depletes Ephedrine and L-Dopamine (feel-good hormones) and that is why people quit their exercise programs. On the other hand High Intensity, Short Duration exercise sessions release testosterone and LDopamine (feel-good hormone). One day of Rest and Recuperation between exercise sessions restores glycogen which is depleted during High Intensity Workouts and gives your Nervous System a break also.
All these Fitness Programs are boring, timeconsuming and EXPEN$IVE. Who wants to run on a Treadmill for an hour, do repetitive sets of exercises, run or jog for miles, and/or pay for an EXPEN$IVE Gym Membership? Not me, nor anyone else I know. What If: You did not have to do ANY of these boring exercises ever again? You could work out AT HOME for only 7 Minutes A Day, 3 times a week? NOW YOU CAN.
You’re probably thinking, ―That won’t work. It takes hours of exercise every day to get in shape‖. Joel Therien founder 7 Minute Workout
Every Fitness Program comes with the mistaken concept that if you work out for 2 hours, 90 minutes or 1 hour every day for 6 days a week you will get results. We all know that THAT just doesn’t work.
"Not So", says Fitness Expert Joel Therien. "I have been training using this EXACT EXERCISE PROGRAM for over 20 years. I was a Professional Body Builder for a lot of those years, and this is how I trained and still do today to keep myself in shape." Over 500 people of all ages, even people who have Health Challenges, joined our Beta Testing Program. AND, they are ecstatic with their results.
What’s the Catch? Will I have to buy "Expensive Food Packages" or go on an impossible DIET? NO! Learn Three things:
work load, only then were we able to enjoy exercise to its fullest and reap the rewards of becoming world class athletes!" Did You Know? For every pound of muscle that you gain your body will burn 100 calories per day? That's even if you are NOT exercising.
1. Fiber is your friend 2. High Quality Protein Builds Muscle and Burns Fat 3. Muscle Is Magic Will I have to go to Meetings or hire a Personal Trainer?
About Claire Poulton
NO! All the exercise programs are tailored to YOU, your lifestyle, your age, and any Health Challenges Your exercises are in video format, performed by Certified Personal Trainers, Joel Therien and Chris Reid. We have a HUGE Community of members who are working with you, will encourage you, and answer your questions So, What Are You Waiting For? It's time to become a $ucce$$ in the Health and Fitness Industry, Lose Weight & feel better than you have for years. For the last few years, Joel Therien and Chris Reid have worked to take their combined knowledge and create the http://7minutesadayworkout.com life program. Perhaps their biggest challenge yet will be to educate the world about how everyone can adopt fitness into their lives. The internet will spread the word and their passion as well as understanding the need to support their clients will guarantee results! Success has been their pattern but the difference this time is that their success is measured by your success! "Learn from our years of trial and error, from hours and hours of over training and diminished returns. Not to mention injuries due to over training. Once we discovered that training only 7 to 10 minutes a day three times per week was the ideal
Claire Poulton is a Nutritional Research Specialist and avid fitness proponent. Through research and helping people understand the importance of High Intensity Exercise and a Healthy Natural Diet Claire hopes to help people overcome their weight and health challenges. http://7minutesadayworkout.com
I have personal found that motivational quotes have helped me in my training. To consistantly feed your mind good and pure information helps cleanse the spirit and sharpen your thoughts. In this column I will be sharing with your some of my favorite quotes and inspirational articles. I hope that students of the martial arts will use them each week to feel their need for positive stimulation. That is an excellent way to keep yourself on track to becoming a Black Belt, Instructor or even a Grand Master some day. Instructors and school owners should post these on their bulletin boards and read them in class. My students find this little mat chat a refreshing way to end class.
really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savoured. Earl Nightingale Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though chequered by failure, than to take rank with those poor souls who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt
Here are your first motivational moments. Put them to good use. The secret of getting ahead is getting started Mark Twain For true success ask yourself these four questions: Why? Why not? Why not me? Why not now? James Allen Issue a blanket pardon. Forgive everyone who has ever hurt you in any way. Forgiveness is a perfectly selfish act. It sets you free from the past Brian Tracy Our greatest glory is not in never failing but in rising up every time we fail Ralph Waldo Emerson Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how
About the Author: Grand Master Gregory Glover is a full time professional martial arts instructors with a strong background in the Korea martial arts of Taekwondo and Hapkido. He is the Head Coach of the USNTA National Team and owner of the US Martial Arts Academy in Conyers, GA. Grand Master Glover is the Director of the US National Taekwondo Association www.usnta.net. Visit his school website at www.masterglover.com
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Philosophy of the Masters Gain A Positive Attitude Through Visualization By Richard Hackworth
where you want to be, doing what you want to do. But there is more to it than that. Visualization is used in many ways. It can be used to reach goals.Instead of imagining yourself where you want to be, doing what you want to do, you can imagine yourself taking the necessary steps to get there. You can use visualization for motivation to take those steps by visualizing the end result. The world's greatest martial arts masters have used this technique to achieve their etraordinary skills. Visualization is also used to relieve stress, pain, and anxiety. It is used in weight loss programs and addiction programs. It has been used to improve relationships. Visualization has been proven to be effective for a wide variety of problems over and over again.
You have two options every morning... Either to be positive or to be negative... Yes, it is a choice, and the outcome of your day -and eventually of your life- depends on this choice, day in and day out. Which one did you choose today? Many people are using visualization to achieve great things. Therapists all over the world are teaching visualization to their clients. Many books have been written on the topic, and you can even purchase visualization audio and video tapes. This is all because visualization works -and it can work to build a positive attitude too. Visualization is the process of relaxing and using your imagination. The point is to see yourself Page 40
To practice it, simply find a quiet place where you can sit comfortably and close your eyes. See yourself how you need to see yourself for the visualization exercise, and mastery of your martial arts skills. Try to make it as real as possible in your mind. Use all five senses -sound, smell, taste, sight, and touch. If you have problems visualizing without help, make audio tapes that will lead you through it, or purchase audio tapes that are designed to aid visualization. Visualization can be used directly to create a positive attitude by imagining yourself facing a difficult situation or problem with a positive attitude, and seeing the actions and reactions of otherpeople in your mind. If nothing else, this will give you the incentive to try it out -just to see if people will act or react as you envisioned they would!
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