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Send us a text In this episode, we examine how Video Games can either be beneficial or not based on how they are used.  We describe how balanced Video Game play helps in a lot of ways to your martial art training, however, as long as reality and delusions are in check.  The colorful and systematic way that Video Games are presented help to shape creative projects, perception visuals of techniques, and help set goals as long as the martial art training is maintained and the work needed is done.  Remember that "Life is too short to be a background character!" Support the show

Send us a text In this Special Episode, we examine Christmas Peace in our World and the work task to understand how we need to work for peace, work in peace, use music, avoid chaos and our phone, use 'to do" lists and music to help.  By taking the time for peace, praying and protecting our peace, we can achieve a better world around you.  Using systematic basics sets, relaxing patterns and katas, with big body weight movements, and Christmas Music and Lights Glow, we can keep moving this Holiday Season.  Turn your peace into action around you, avoiding  gossip and drama, start focusing beyond yourself, and doing good works for others, maybe "Everyday can be like Christmas." - just like Elvis Presley says in his song that we played. "Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth Peace, good will towards Men." (Luke 2:14) and in the A Charlie Brown Christmas. Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we examine first the work task of putting up Christmas Decorations including decorating the O Famous Christmas Tree.  We also listen to a Song from George Strait called "O Christmas Tree," to get into the Spirit.  In our Martial Art Practice we talk about Holiday Stretching, Stair Training, and Circular Technique Training.  In our Mental Training for Martial Arts and the Holiday, we talk about the Book, "The Giving Tree," and about helping others including Adopting a Family in Need or giving to Homeless and Outreach Centers during the time of Advent and Christmas.  "We are Living because of our Giving!" Remember that is not OUR Stuff and Treasures, it is ALL God's....We are just choosing to Re-Allocate God's Treasures to others...     Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we examine what we are thankful for and being thankful for what you have, instead of always looking for newest thing, or buying the newest thing.  Maybe trying to reuse something like a desk or a chair, or refinishing an object by sanding, staining or painting. Some of the Billionaire's around us show some examples of how they still use some of the same objects that they had when they started.  Having gratitude in everything and everyone that you have in your life helps you to think of other people rather than just yourself.  We return to basics in our martial art training by focusing on using our whole body in our movements and techniques.  Doing slow patterns and katas also help to create a strong basis.  Giving instead of receiving is also part of our mental training in teaching martial arts.  Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we look at the Building Arts or the construction methods and finishing of projects like houses, business buildings, or re-modeling.  In our work task, we talk about taking a project from conception (blueprinting) to final finishing with sanding and paint, there are necessary steps to prepping and planning for a project and managing your workspace.  Then in our Martial Art Practice, how to recover from doing a construction project including stretching, rest, the "Stretching Walk" and recovering from hard work.   In our mental training, using healing methods such as meditation and massage to help to be able to continue making the world a better place.  Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about giving back to our community by helping or donating to homeless shelters. your church, or anyone in need.  Next, we talk about praying or listening to religious music or listening to the Bible while working out in different ways: like Tai Chi or lifting weights.  Lastly, examine how to track your spiritual journey by time spent each day in prayer and reflection time using an app or journal.  Set a minimum goal each day to devote to God or to your Higher Power to achieve a better and more peaceful life. Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we cover Yoga and Mindful Martial Art by first exploring how gardening is an expression of mindful work as a prerequisite to your training.  Then in our Martial Art Training, doing yoga based stretches, yoga animal forms, relaxed tai chi patterns, barre exercises, pilates, the stretching walk, and the development of your straddle stretch are all valuable tools towards the sum total of your overall health and well being.  In our mental training, the use of candles and incense help with deep breathing exercises to make your meditation much more complete and enjoyable.   Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we examine the history of warriors like samurai who would learn a passive art like calligraphy, art, or gardening to balance out their martial art training.  They we learn how to open ourselves up to artistic expression in everything we see or do around us.  Martial Art inspired Art or Performance can be artistic when combined and transformed on the page, in writing or with music, special uniforms, or circular extended techniques like a dance.  The creative process helps us to see the world in a different way and use it instead of just for the fighting arts.   Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we examine the Power of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life and the gifts that you could receive if you ask humbly.  We also compare the Holy Spirit to "the Force" in Star Wars and how we can be more than we are in our Martial Art Training by combining the training with the spiritual side of yourself by embracing the commitment and spirit yell or ki hap.  Lastly, we talked about tapping into the knowledge that the Holy Spirit can bring similarly to the Jedi Knights in Star Wars used the "Knowledge of the Force."  Support the show

Send us a text In this Episode, we examine furthering our education no matter your age.  This includes honing and refining your craft or specialty, like for example owning a business, teacher, electrician, plumber, etc.  You can learn something from a Master in that field, from YouTube, or your parents.  In martial art practice, do not just go through the motions, but do "Thoughtful Practice with a Purpose," so that each technique gets better and each pattern or kata gets smoother.  Don't be afraid to try something or learn something new by attending seminars, trainings, and workshops to better yourself and educate yourself.  "Ambition without Knowledge is like a Boat on Dry Land." Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we look at the work task of outdoor work like is shown in some of our earlier podcast episodes in order to build strength and muscle endurance necessary for "The Martial Art Challenge."  In our martial art training, we combine our hand techniques, kicking techniques, patterns, speed drills, and shield drills into sets usually from lowest to highest rank.  Then you use a ratio of minutes trained equals number of reps, so that you can combine it with earlier challenges like the rep challenge or stretching challenge to gain workout completion throughout your day and get better at your martial art rather than better at walking!   Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we examine Cobra Kai as a real Martial Art and first look at what work tasks that a student would do get stronger and to perfect their training.   Next we look at the aspects of Cobra Kai and what moves and techniques that they would specialize in performing.  Lastly, we talk about "Flipping the Script" and developing confidence in their everyday life.   Cobra Kai Never Dies!   Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we examine what it is to be a Modern Ninja including the identity as a farmer, laborer, or skilled trade during the day and Ninja by night.  Batman is an example of a Modern Ninja, stretching, practicing, and honing their martial art skills, while combining it with use of martial art weapons, to be effective.  Noticing things out of the ordinary, information gathering, using distractions, hiding both in plain sight and hidden in general are the cornerstones of Ninja Training.  The use of rolling into an attack, takedowns, and quick strikes are effective tools of the craft similar to modern day spies.   Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we examine the Japanese Shinto Practice of Misogi which involves cleansing the mind, body, and spirit through physical and mental challenges.  It usually involves water cleansing in sacred waterfalls, lakes, or rivers either alone or in small groups.  In our physical martial art training, we discuss the "pattern pyramid" and how to accomplish it as a preliminary activity before your Misogi.  Lastly, we talk about prayer and fasting, cold and hot plunges as part of your mental martial art training doe preparation.        Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we look at the history of the "We Three Kings" (or Wise Men) during the Celebration of Epiphany and told during the Season of Christmas.  In our work task, we examine the concept of traveling in our daily tasks, traveling to get food, or for a longer trip.  This movement helps us in our physical training, through the lifting of our gold (weights), and moving basics to travel forward.  In our mental training, using incense and myrrh to bless our dojo and aid in our meditation to become more spiritual in our training.    Support the show