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Entries for December 10th, 2008

Self-Defense – Different Than Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

Self Defense and Mixed Martial Arts are different. In addition to training UFC fighters, boxers, grapplers, and special forces soldiers, I also host a site on self defense and receive many emails from people asking if martial arts training will help them defend themselves.
We can expand that question to include many of the popular combat [...]

Aikido and Coaching

Aikido teaches several principles that have direct implications to coaching and learning from feedback. The following list summarizes Aikido principles we can use in human relationships:
Know yourself. Be more self-aware.
Lead with harmony. Move with balance.
Respect the other person’s mind (energy).
See things from their point of view.
Blend with the opponent’s energy. Be flexible.
Do not counter with [...]