Archive for the 'General' Category

Link for show 029 also corrected

Friday, January 26th, 2007

Oh, before I forget, we’ve also corrected a link problem with shows 028 and 029. Thanks to Patrick Brady for the heads up!
Scot / Michael

Issue with Martial Arts Explorer 032 Corrected

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

We’d like to thank everyone for their patience while we corrected the problem with show 032.
Scot Combs / Michael Klinepier

Issue with Show 032

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Thanks to everyone who contacted us regarding the issue with show 032.  The upload wasn’t complete and we’re working on fixing the problem.  There will be a slight delay as the person necessary to make the correction is traveling today.  Hopefully, things will be worked out by tomorrow.
We are also going to change our nomenclature [...]

Kata Maxims

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007

Let’s talk about MAXIMS for a moment. A maxim, in this case, is an expression of general principle or rule. Maxims have been used for centuries as a kind of shorthand way of transmitting a lot of information. I like maxims because they transmit principle effectively and have the great virtue of [...]

The Monk of Brooklyn

Friday, January 12th, 2007

Antonio Graceffo is a martial artist living in Asia. He has written a book called, “The Monk from Brooklyn”, the first book ever written by a foreigner who studied at the Shaolin Temple in China. Here you can read a bit about his amazing story.
You can read this article and see some of [...]

Martial Arts Explorer - 029

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

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Martial Arts Explorer - Video Podcast
Volume 2 Program 1
Another look at the oh, so useful middle counter
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Sage Advice for Martial Artists … or anybody for that matter

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Former US President Gerald Ford died the other day.  He was the first to hold the office without being on a ballot for it.  I’m not going to spend much time on his presidency; I want to look at what made him such a calm leader in, what were, tumultous times.  His presence and grace [...]

Martial Arts Explorer - 028

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

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Volume 1 Program 28
An inside / outside view of a technique from Fukyugata Ni
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Martial Arts Explorer - 027

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

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Volume 1 Program 27
An unusual interpretation from Fukyugata Ni
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Martial Arts Explorer 026

Saturday, December 16th, 2006

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Volume 1 Program 26
Praticing efficient body use in your forms
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