Advanced Training with the Hambo: Grappling with the Weapon
by Dr. William Durbin
When it comes to bludgeon type weapons that are actually handy for self defense, there is none better than the Hambo, or half stick. Known actually by many different names, this weapon is one of the best all around, practical items of self defense. Some styles refer to it as the Tambo, short stick, and among...
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Chushin--The Extreme Need for the Middle Mind
by Bob Pruitt
I’ve been quite struck as of late by the absence of the middle mind in the world today. The middle mind, or chushin, is of great importance in martial arts practice; chushin teaches the martial artist the importance of avoiding extreme reactions and imbalanced thoughts. It also teaches the impartial consideration...
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Competition
by Bob Pruitt
Perhaps no other idea is so ingrained in the United States psyche as that of competition. For a long, long time it has been the driving force in economics, politics, classrooms and playgrounds across the nation. The essential notion is that if all relevant factors are left free to exert their power over situations,...
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Motobu Palace Tradition
by Dr. William Durbin
One of the most influential martial artist of the twentieth century was Choki Motobu. Yet unfortunately many people do not recognize that name, or if they do they have a warped image of the great Okinawan Kempo Karate master. Choki Motobu came from an aristocratic family and this is what hurt the man’s image...
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