August 10th, 2011
With the world-famous martial artist making yet another splash in the headlines with the (a href="http://www.karatemart.com/blog/rare-bruce-lee-memorabilia-to-be-auctioned-in-hong-kong")Bruce Lee memorabilia auction(/a) this past weekend, we thought now would be a good time to look to the master himself for a little sage advice. Bruce Lee's quotes spoke to a way of thinking so elegantly simple that even today there is wisdom to be found in his words.(br /)(br /)As with any great martial-arts philosophy, its views are by no means limited to only martial arts applications. Anybody can take something away from Bruce Lee's words and find a way to apply them to their daily life. The following quotes have been selected for their simplicity, wisdom, and their ability to clarify a troubled outlook. Enjoy.
August 9th, 2011
In his book, (i)Mind Fist(/i), Dr. Haha Lung takes a completely new look at both the physical and psychological disciplines that go into being a true ninja. Filled with loads of information you've probably never seen before, Mind Fist is a must-read for anyone involved in the martial arts. One way in which Dr. Lung makes his book stand out from the traditional 'ninja books' is by stressing the importance of mental exercises. Of course, you don't have to be an aspiring shadow warrior to benefit from an occasional mental 're-focus'.(br /)(br /)
Martial artists may understand better than most the value of mental preparation, but they aren't alone. Anybody from a white-belt karate student to a blue-collar construction worker would do well to take some time out of their busy schedules and mentally prepare for their day, week, or month. (br /)(br /)Even if you don't totally buy into the the whole 'centering one's energy through Mudra' techniques, it's hard not to see the value in just taking a few minutes out of the day to rest one's mind. Continue reading to learn these 4 techniques.
August 9th, 2011
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Sometimes all it takes to brighten your day is a Street Fighter fan with a couple of action figures, a Nikon D5100 digital camera, and (b)a lot(/b) of free time (like a month's worth).
August 8th, 2011
Remember last week when we told you about the amazing Bruce Lee memorabilia auction full of stuff that you'd love but probably wouldn't be able to afford? The auction went on as planned this Saturday, however with one pleasantly unexpected turnout. Read on to find out just how much the auction sold for (and what item stole the show).
August 5th, 2011
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Nearly every weapon in the martial arts began as some kind of everyday item, from which a more lethal version was created. The same understanding that went into making an improvised weapon from farm equipment can be applied to nearly any modern-day scenario in which you may find yourself defending against an attacker.(br /)(br /)It is the goal of this article to show you (by example of that improvisational weapon artiste, Jason Bourne) how the items you carry everyday can be looked to as weapons should you ever find yourself in the nightmare scenario of actually needing them. Continue reading to find out what all you ever wanted to know about improvised weapons.
