Head, Feet, Hands
In Shurite Kempo, one of our principles of movement in kata is to first move our head, or our gaze, then our feet, then our hands. This movement priority is so important for what we do that it is included in our 36 Principles, which guide our practice. First, let me share with you what the opposite of the above principle looks like. In my original discipline, I was taught to move my whole body together at one time to execute each technique. For example, when executing a low b
Mindful Training
The difference between repetitions and mindful practice. You have heard these terms many times – no pain no gain – sweat is weakness leaving the body – go hard or go home. Motivating yes in a way but hardly an accurate representation of how skill building actually works. If I hire a carpenter to build my dream home would I want him to work until he was so exhausted he could not even hammer a nail in straight? Why? Because we all know building a home requires skill and know