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Casual Articles - A Martial Artist Wears Out Early But A Warrior Gets Better With Age
Life can be tough sometimes, especially without an education. Many kids drop out of school because they feel that they can just get a job and make it on their own, but what they don’t realize is that the work that they are about to endure is nothing compared to what they will experience in the rat race. What causes these lies? And why are these teens troubled?We feel it is more of a learned behavior and sometimes it can be due to poor influences at school as well. Obviously each instance is different and discovering them is beyond the scope of this article but something does have to be done.It doesn’t start at school. It starts at home with the lack of tende
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The warrior studies every aspect of movement and placement of the human body to find the most natural way to do things. To him or her, it's not about style or conforming to a preset method as much as it is about...
...finding the method that will allow for power, strength, and speed without tearing the body down in the process.
Everything from sitting properly, to walking, punching, sword drawing, kicking...
...in fact, every aspect of movement that he or she will routinely engage in...
...is explored to find THE method that will build the bod
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...the seniors - the "old guys'" - division starts at about age 30!
Now, I don't know about you, but at forty-four, I don't feel much like a senior. But, I have to ask myself, how can it be in Today's world that modern martial artists are considered to be too old to compete against a younger opponent when in ancient Japan, China, and Korea...
...that was the norm?!
Even from a self-defense perspective, who is more likely to be the victim of a criminal attacker; someone middle-aged, in their thirties or fourties, who's slower and less fit, with money and credit cards in their wallet...
...or a young buck who's super-fit and probably broke before his or her next payday?
Just doesn't make sense. Unless, it has less to do with the age factor than the effect that the training has on the student's body as they get older.
The fact is that, most of the conventional martial arts practices and training methods are detrimental to the long-term health and well-being of the person practicing them. And, in an attempt to look cool, feel powerful, and be confident...
...many martial artists are simply wearing themselves out at an early age.
Contrast this with the ancient master warriors who had to be effective every day of their lives. There was no retirement. Especially during times like Japan's Sengoku Jidai "warrior-states" period, where personal and clan battles were a constant reality, a warrior had to insure that his body was not only healthy, but actually improving in his ability to survive to fight another day.
The common image of the warrior-master of ancient times is one of an old man with capabilities that far surpassed those much younger. His skills almost bordered on "magical." And, even though modern martial arts students epitomize this image, few question why the modern training methods, stances, and methods for striking and kicking leave them wearing joint braces, recovering from surgery, or taking pain killers and anti-inflammatories.
Perhaps it would help if we explored the concept of being "effective" from the perspective of the warrior mindset.
"Effective" in the warrior's mind means much more than having the ability to put your enemy down. It means doing what you must do in a way that produces the greatest effect with the least amount of wear-and-tear on you.
Think about it. If you put your attacker down and find yourself in pain yourself (on the inside or out), then you are not applying natural principles and correct body mechanics and movement dynamics.
Can you imagine having to hold a sword over your head, or in any position for that matter, for an hour or more? Could you imagine, let alone do it yourself, sparring with your assailant for three hours instead of the conventional two minutes of the modern tournament bout?
Can you?
The warrior studies every aspect of movement and placement of the human body to find the most natural way to do things. To him or her, it's not about style or conforming to a preset method as much as it is about...
...finding the method that will allow for power, strength, and speed without tearing the body down in the process.
Everything from sitting properly, to walking, punching, sword drawing, kicking...
...in fact, every aspect of movement that he or she will routinely engage in...
...is explored to find THE method that will build the bod
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...or a young buck who's super-fit and probably broke before his or her next payday?
Just doesn't make sense. Unless, it has less to do with the age factor than the effect that the training has on the student's body as they get older.
The fact is that, most of the conventional martial arts practices and training methods are detrimental to the long-term health and well-being of the person practicing them. And, in an attempt to look cool, feel powerful, and be confident...
...many martial artists are simply wearing themselves out at an early age.
Contrast this with the ancient master warriors who had to be effective every day of their lives. There was no retirement. Especially during times like Japan's Sengoku Jidai "warrior-states" period, where personal and clan battles were a constant reality, a warrior had to insure that his body was not only healthy, but actually improving in his ability to survive to fight another day.
The common image of the warrior-master of ancient times is one of an old man with capabilities that far surpassed those much younger. His skills almost bordered on "magical." And, even though modern martial arts students epitomize this image, few question why the modern training methods, stances, and methods for striking and kicking leave them wearing joint braces, recovering from surgery, or taking pain killers and anti-inflammatories.
Perhaps it would help if we explored the concept of being "effective" from the perspective of the warrior mindset.
"Effective" in the warrior's mind means much more than having the ability to put your enemy down. It means doing what you must do in a way that produces the greatest effect with the least amount of wear-and-tear on you.
Think about it. If you put your attacker down and find yourself in pain yourself (on the inside or out), then you are not applying natural principles and correct body mechanics and movement dynamics.
Can you imagine having to hold a sword over your head, or in any position for that matter, for an hour or more? Could you imagine, let alone do it yourself, sparring with your assailant for three hours instead of the conventional two minutes of the modern tournament bout?
Can you?
The warrior studies every aspect of movement and placement of the human body to find the most natural way to do things. To him or her, it's not about style or conforming to a preset method as much as it is about...
...finding the method that will allow for power, strength, and speed without tearing the body down in the process.
Everything from sitting properly, to walking, punching, sword drawing, kicking...
...in fact, every aspect of movement that he or she will routinely engage in...
...is explored to find THE method that will build the bod
It is unknown to you whether you need travel insurance or not although you are planning for your vacation. From travel agents you have come to know about the necessity of travel insurance. Hotel reservations, airfares, and additional arrangements require a lot of money so question arises whether to make insurance or not.You might require money back because of number of incidents. Travel tours might become cancelled due to various incidents. Travel insurance acts like some saving grace for these people. Travel insurance ensures that your money will be refunded if airline unexpectedly goes out of business a week prior to your trip or you become unwell and aren't abl
The common image of the warrior-master of ancient times is one of an old man with capabilities that far surpassed those much younger. His skills almost bordered on "magical." And, even though modern martial arts students epitomize this image, few question why the modern training methods, stances, and methods for striking and kicking leave them wearing joint braces, recovering from surgery, or taking pain killers and anti-inflammatories.
Perhaps it would help if we explored the concept of being "effective" from the perspective of the warrior mindset.
"Effective" in the warrior's mind means much more than having the ability to put your enemy down. It means doing what you must do in a way that produces the greatest effect with the least amount of wear-and-tear on you.
Think about it. If you put your attacker down and find yourself in pain yourself (on the inside or out), then you are not applying natural principles and correct body mechanics and movement dynamics.
Can you imagine having to hold a sword over your head, or in any position for that matter, for an hour or more? Could you imagine, let alone do it yourself, sparring with your assailant for three hours instead of the conventional two minutes of the modern tournament bout?
Can you?
The warrior studies every aspect of movement and placement of the human body to find the most natural way to do things. To him or her, it's not about style or conforming to a preset method as much as it is about...
...finding the method that will allow for power, strength, and speed without tearing the body down in the process.
Everything from sitting properly, to walking, punching, sword drawing, kicking...
...in fact, every aspect of movement that he or she will routinely engage in...
...is explored to find THE method that will build the bod
Nowadays allergy symptoms plague a majority of Americans. I for one have continually struggled with understanding the signs that indicate an allergic reaction. Every day we are exposed to foods that could cause us food intolerance like lactose intolerance to drugs that can give us side effects that are due to our body reacting negatively to it. Even the simple pleasure of spending time in the backyard expose you to other possible allergens like grass and flowers. Understanding your allergy symptoms and treating the underlying causes are two very important parts of finding an effective solution to improving your health and wellness. There are many ways that peo
Perhaps it would help if we explored the concept of being "effective" from the perspective of the warrior mindset.
"Effective" in the warrior's mind means much more than having the ability to put your enemy down. It means doing what you must do in a way that produces the greatest effect with the least amount of wear-and-tear on you.
Think about it. If you put your attacker down and find yourself in pain yourself (on the inside or out), then you are not applying natural principles and correct body mechanics and movement dynamics.
Can you imagine having to hold a sword over your head, or in any position for that matter, for an hour or more? Could you imagine, let alone do it yourself, sparring with your assailant for three hours instead of the conventional two minutes of the modern tournament bout?
Can you?
The warrior studies every aspect of movement and placement of the human body to find the most natural way to do things. To him or her, it's not about style or conforming to a preset method as much as it is about...
...finding the method that will allow for power, strength, and speed without tearing the body down in the process.
Everything from sitting properly, to walking, punching, sword drawing, kicking...
...in fact, every aspect of movement that he or she will routinely engage in...
...is explored to find THE method that will build the bod
During the first couple of years after Christy graduated from high school, Betty and I took several road trips, one of them through Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia to Virginia Beach. There we stayed in a timeshare condo for a week and toured the area.One of the more interesting sites we visited was Colonial Williamsburg. Betty might not necessarily agree with me, but the best moment for me was a dinner in a 17th Century Tavern on Main Street. I have a picture of us standing on the street outside the pub and we were dead tired.Inside we ordered a drink on the rocks: a shot of Apricot Brandy, a shot of Peach Brandy and a shot of Rum. We
Can you?
The warrior studies every aspect of movement and placement of the human body to find the most natural way to do things. To him or her, it's not about style or conforming to a preset method as much as it is about...
...finding the method that will allow for power, strength, and speed without tearing the body down in the process.
Everything from sitting properly, to walking, punching, sword drawing, kicking...
...in fact, every aspect of movement that he or she will routinely engage in...
...is explored to find THE method that will build the body rather than leave it weak and useless with age.
This philosophy is embodied by the traditional Ninja motto: "Ninpo-Ikkan!" This single, simple phrase means:
"The way of the Ninja is the Way of Naturalness."
So, instead of engaging in months or even years of practice that requires that the body be placed into positions that arch the back or thrust the hips forward - that lock the knees back with the toes jutting straight up, or a myriad of other equally debilitating habits...
...the warrior finds the best position to create the results needed with no unnecessary wear and tear. In short... The warrior gets better with age instead of the norm for our society where middle age has become the new old age - with the only exception that Today's "old folks" have a longer wait for death.
Take a look at the way you practice. If you experience pulling, tearing, or discomfort during your training, it may be a sign of things to come. And while you may not damage yourself today, months or years of repeating the same thing again and again, will take it's toll.
And then, one day, you will be doing something and experience real pain and real damage. You will probably assume that you must have done something wrong "that" time, when in reality it has been a long time coming.
Don't be your own worst enemy. Study what it means to be "effective" from the warrior's perspective. Then, instead of being a thirty or forty-something "has-been," you'll be running circles around people half your age!
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