Today Is A Double Post Day!

…..So a friend of mine sent me this clip the other day and I just got around to taking a look at it and it has Tim Waid a master instructor of Pekiti Tirsia Kali in it.  There is some good movement so take a look and enjoy!

I am a big fan of Pekiti Tirsia Kali of Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje and also of course his Uncle’s art Grand Tuhon Jerson ”Nene” Tortal of Dekiti Tirsia Siradas.

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Brian R. VanCise

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…..So whenever I am on vacation I always try to give my body some time to rest and recover.  That usually means I will stretch, lift kettle bells and participate in swimming, volleyball, mountain climbing, etc.  So basically I try to stay physically active and yet my body have a break from the hard training that martial practice brings.  During vacation I also try to get in some teaching or light martial training in a specific area.  This time I have a couple of people who found out I was traveling and are in the general area so they set up some private lessons.   I also brought my iaito so I have been working on my drawing techniques every morning.  When you get away allow your body to do some thing different and work some different muscles as well as pick an area to concentrate on that will still allow you to rest and recuperate.  See you all soon!

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…..Over the next week there will only be intermittent posting on The Instinctive Edge.  I will be off enjoying vacation and or course getting a little teaching and training in.  However, the next week I will of course have some great pictures!

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…..As a martial practitioner it is very important that you recognize your weaknesses and then try to correct them.  To often people try to improve areas that they are strong in and neglect areas that they do not enjoy or are weak at.  Consequently this leaves a practitioner very, very vulnerable in certain areas.  The best approach is to recognize where you are weak or in need or improvement and then take measures to correct and improve!

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…..Datu Dieter Knuettel from Germany runs the DAV German Modern Arnis organization.  They really have a great following and great training.  Enjoy this clip!

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…..Here is a very short clip of some yarijutsu & bojutsu technique from the art of Budo Taijutsu!

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…..Folks life is simply to short to have petty squabbles with anyone.  Granted we may not get along with everyone.  That is just realistic!  However, when you encounter a problem see if you can fix it and if you can then that is perfect.  If it is difficult try again.  However if you cannot fix it then move on and continue on with your life in a positive manner.  All to often I see people having issues with someone over some thing that is really silly.  This generally causes them grief or makes them unhappy.  Instead try to make things right and if you cannot then move on in a positive manner.  What do I mean by positive manner?  Well if you have to move on then do so physically, mentally and spiritually.  Meaning literally move beyond the issue and do not dwell, think or allow it to bother you.  Do not talk down or belittle the other person just  move on!  Simple and yet difficult!  However rewarding in all regards if you do this!

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…..While surfing today I came across this cool video from a group of practitionier’s in Germany!  Enjoy!

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…..Here is a nice review by Michael D. Blackgrave the founder of SEAMOK on the Boker Plus CLB Karambit.  Enjoy!

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…..So how many of you actually pay attention to people, animals, etc. that are in your general vicinity?  When you walk to the car are you constantly checking and looking in the immediate vicinity?  Do you note every person in a store or restaurant?  If you do not then these may be steps you might want to consider in your overall awareness.  These are just some simple ones as there are of course quite a few more things to notice and be aware of.  Regularly when teaching a seminar on self-defense I ask people if they are aware of their surroundings.  Resoundingly people will say yes.  However, if I ask them to go further and describe someone or some thing in the immediate vicinity invariably they cannot unless they look at that person/item.  Knowing who and what is around you should be a top priority in your practical personal protection skills.  Next after that is how to avoid situations.  Simply put I know a number of young guy’s and if they want to avoid violence in general it is pretty easy.  Do not go to the bar and or hang around with a bunch of drunk people who you do not know.  That bit of advice will drastically reduce your likelihood to be in a violent encounter.  However, for a young man that is pretty hard as the ladies are generally in those areas.  Another way to avoid potential violence is simply to use common sense.  In other words do not walk down dark alley’s go to your car all alone at night, carry lots of money and let everyone around you know, etc.  If you know someone has a propensity for violence stay away from them.  Oh and most importantly if some thing does not feel right, well it probably is not!  So if your gut is a twitching or the hair on the back of your neck is standing up well guess what your base instincts are telling you some thing!  Be practical, be conscientious and use your common sense!

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