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Being an Overcomer

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Shifu Read

This afternoon, as I was driving home from school, I heard the song “Overcomer” by Mandeesa on the radio. It reminded me of a thought that I first had in 2008 when I watched a movie named RedBelt about a … Continue reading →

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Principle vs Technique

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Shifu Read

This will only be a quick thought. I was just thinking about the difference between having an understanding of a subject, and simply having a rote memorized knowledge base. In martial arts it is like the difference between “principle in … Continue reading →

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Fundemental Factors of Fighting – Distance

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Shifu Read

Any one who is familiar with fighting has had to deal with distance.  It can be your worst enemy or your best friend depending on how you utilize it. Distance is time: Distance is a factor in every single technique … Continue reading →

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