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“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." Albert Einstein
To find out what makes your system work, we need to analyze various factors. The first thing we can use to decipher this code is to observe how our training is geared. This, after all, is what we do to help us perform. Are our techniques geared toward developing power, speed, strength, flexibility, mental and physical endurance (toughness), or sensitivity? Some styles lay claim to all of these various functions, and rightfully so. Yet it is possible to define how much of each of these traits are utilized by your style by gauging the amount of time each class is devoted to any of these areas. This will show us what the true emphasis of your style is in each of these categories.
I have studied a host of styles on a surface level, ranging from aikido, arnis, chu fen do, escrima, hapkido, jeet kune do, judo, kali, karate, kick boxing, lima lama, muay thai, sambo, savate, tae kwon do, and tai chi chuan. By surface level I mean that I've studied these systems in seminars over a span of years or that I've trained in the art as a student. The bulk of my training is in aiki-jujutsu, karate, kempo-jutsu, and jujutsu; listed alphabetically. I had to drop karate from my repertoire, probably due to my limited understanding of how to properly utilize the forms and techniques at a higher functioning level. Still this was due to how my body reacted (because of non-martial art related injuries) even doing the forms seemed to send off waves of pain for me that took me days to recover even from the simplest class. I also had to give up golf, which I also loved, even though it isn't a martial art, but I listed it as we were still swings clubs around.
To find out what makes your system work, we need to analyze various factors. The first thing we can use to decipher this code is to observe how our training is geared. This, after all, is what we do to help us perform. Are our techniques geared toward developing power, speed, strength, flexibility, mental and physical endurance (toughness), or sensitivity? Some styles lay claim to all of these various functions, and rightfully so. Yet it is possible to define how much of each of these traits are utilized by your style by gauging the amount of time each class is devoted to any of these areas. This will show us what the true emphasis of your style is in each of these categories.
I have studied a host of styles on a surface level, ranging from aikido, arnis, chu fen do, escrima, hapkido, jeet kune do, judo, kali, karate, kick boxing, lima lama, muay thai, sambo, savate, tae kwon do, and tai chi chuan. By surface level I mean that I've studied these systems in seminars over a span of years or that I've trained in the art as a student. The bulk of my training is in aiki-jujutsu, karate, kempo-jutsu, and jujutsu; listed alphabetically. I had to drop karate from my repertoire, probably due to my limited understanding of how to properly utilize the forms and techniques at a higher functioning level. Still this was due to how my body reacted (because of non-martial art related injuries) even doing the forms seemed to send off waves of pain for me that took me days to recover even from the simplest class. I also had to give up golf, which I also loved, even though it isn't a martial art, but I listed it as we were still swings clubs around.
I rate my highest percentage chances of surviving an encounter by skills that can shut down attacks in an instant. I have gained these skills primarily from kempo- jutsu, jujutsu and aiki-jujutsu styles that I have studied. These skills are based on my experience and my ability to understand and apply the merits of these systems given my personal physical and psychological capabilities. This is not saying that any other system is substandard, I'm only saying that given my strengths and weakness these three arts augment my capabilities the best.
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It is a simple thing to assign a percentage point to see how
you perceive what your style requires and also to evaluate your perception of
how you stack up to the requirements. By doing this we can better see where we
need to augment our training. Often though we may find that we do not have the
natural components that others have in any given area, and sometime we find that
we have a natural talent in another area. These realizations can be eye opening, or life altering changes in terms of resetting you mind and body to a new style of practice. I
know that this realization had changed my emphasis in training. Both because of
physical demands and physiological viewpoints pointed out to me that perhaps I
was not following the correct or best fitting style for my natural inclination.
Sure any style can be altered to fit you, which is the point
of making the art your own. My point of view is that; it is much simpler to
make an art fit, if the style and size is correct right off the rack. I like a
style where the techniques are ethically driven, but it is reality based. This
means that you have the knowledge and training to deal with and deploy weapon
based attacks and defense. Where doing the least harm is the goal, but still
having the capability to overcome a confrontation, if need be, through the judicious use of force. I know
from practical experience on the street that pain and physical damage work
great to a point.
However, when you are within the grasp of the attacker the
correct application of using the force always works. That is the force of gravity,
i.e. kuzushi and balance breaking. It is better from my point of view to have
the attacker to fold or crumble at your feet to allow for the appropriate
application of technique.
"What you're doing now, or have done in the past, need not determine what you can do next and in the future." Ken Robinson
"What you're doing now, or have done in the past, need not determine what you can do next and in the future." Ken Robinson
My stories are about martial arts adventures that are intertwined with paranormal or supernatural events. The following links are to the Kindle version books from the "Dream Walker” series. Our adventurers find themselves on a quest where they are confronted with both conspiracy and mystery. Their challenge is to unite their mind and body skills together utilizing what they have learned in the martial arts with the transcendental power of dream mediation. They attempt to do this while they are trying to make a life for themselves and elude those that seek to use and control them.
Conversations with a Sage (Book 1 of the Dream-Walker)
Conversations with a Sage: This explores Xander Davidson's early encounters with the mysterious fog like Dream Walking martial art sages. He ponders if they are real or if they are only remnants of his dreams. He mainly keeps this secret world to himself as he tries to copes with abuse, growing up without support or guidance and the mystery of his family's past.
Conversations with a Sage: This explores Xander Davidson's early encounters with the mysterious fog like Dream Walking martial art sages. He ponders if they are real or if they are only remnants of his dreams. He mainly keeps this secret world to himself as he tries to copes with abuse, growing up without support or guidance and the mystery of his family's past.
Xander and the Assassins Gift (Book 2 of the Dream-Walker)
The Assassins Gift: Xander Davidson struggles with the conspiracy of his family and the group that is actively trying to manipulate him to join them or die. The young Dream Walkers learns an early lesson to be careful about whom they let into their circle.
Warriors of Perception (Book 3 of the Dream-Walker)
Warriors of Perception: Xander Davidson and his band of friends embark on a mission to free themselves from their oppressors. They bravely face the challenge all the while vying for the right moment to turn the tables.
The Assassins Gift: Xander Davidson struggles with the conspiracy of his family and the group that is actively trying to manipulate him to join them or die. The young Dream Walkers learns an early lesson to be careful about whom they let into their circle.
Warriors of Perception (Book 3 of the Dream-Walker)
Warriors of Perception: Xander Davidson and his band of friends embark on a mission to free themselves from their oppressors. They bravely face the challenge all the while vying for the right moment to turn the tables.
Jace Lee The Shift (Book 4 of the Dream-Walker)
Jace Lee The Shift: We find a new apprentice, Adam, that is fighting for his life. He is struggling to understand the amazing skills of his mentor, Jace Lee; a younger man that has trained under Xander Davidson. All the while his mentor attempts to reconcile the fact that his skills do not match up with the other Dream Walkers.
Jace Lee No Agenda (Dream Walker Book 5)
Jace Lee No Agenda: Jace Lee attempts to find himself on a self-imposed vision quest of sorts. Instead he finds himself being stalked by the same group that had previously sought after his teacher, (Xander Davidson). Instead of mastering his odd Dream Walking skills he finds love and the potential loss of his powers.
Jace Lee The Tutelage of Ming Wu: Jace Lee rejoins his teacher Xander Davidson as they cope with a possible combined threat (the mysterious), Ming Wu and the Council that has continuously monitored the Dream Walkers.
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