Tag Archives: aikido

A Punch of Belief, Not Effort

Posted on September 26, 2018 by aganzul

Newsletter 942 The Punch That is NOT a Punch! I’ve probably thrown a few million punches in my life. 50 years times 365 days (and yes, I do work out EVERY day!) multiplied by as little as 100 punches (and … Continue reading →

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A Question About Terrorism and the Martial Arts

Posted on June 3, 2018 by aganzul

The Martial Arts Question of a Terrorist! I get tired of hearing about school bullies, secret fighting techniques, and which martial art is best, especially when the real problem is one terrorist, one bomb, and you’ve only got time for … Continue reading →

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Magician Martial Arts…Now You See Him, Now You Don’t…

Posted on February 7, 2016 by aganzul

Newsletter 796 Moving Your Body Faster than the Eye Can See Good morning! It’s a balmy day out here in LA, absolutely perfect for working out. You just let the wind push you into the next move. Hey, here’s something … Continue reading →

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Breathless Martial Arts…Empty Karate…Silent Aikido

Posted on November 12, 2013 by aganzul

The Value of Silence in the Martial Arts Karate, Gung Fu, Taekwondo…no matter what martial art…they need silence to grow. My first hint of this was the ‘empty’ in Empty Hands, which is the literal translation of Karate. Empty hands, … Continue reading →

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Real Aikido and the Fight with Beavis and Butthead

Posted on August 20, 2013 by aganzul

The Case for Real Aikido I practice real Aikido, and the rest of the world doesn’t. Don’t you just love a knucklehead statement like that? I mean, the fellow who makes it has broken rule number one: he thinks he … Continue reading →

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Real Aikido and the Fight with Beavis and Butthead

Posted on August 20, 2013 by aganzul

The Case for Real Aikido I practice real Aikido, and the rest of the world doesn’t. Don’t you just love a knucklehead statement like that? I mean, the fellow who makes it has broken rule number one: he thinks he … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Internet Ads and the Martial Arts!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by aganzul

Unlock the Inner you through…Martial Arts? Speaking of Martial Arts, I just read an ad, one of those cheesy internet ads, about unlocking the inner you. You’re only using 10% of your brain, and wouldn’t it be wonderful if you … Continue reading →

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New Master Instructor!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by aganzul

A New Master Instructor, Plus… Why We Study So Many Martial Arts… Happy first day of the week! Happy first workout of the week! Make it a good one, lose yourself in it, and your whole week will glow. True. … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts Gun Control Advice

Posted on August 17, 2013 by aganzul

Martial Arts and Good Points of Gun Control I haven’t done much gun training, know only a little about gun control, so when my wife asked me about it I had to rely on what I’d heard and basic martial … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Better Martial Art Weapon

Posted on July 29, 2013 by aganzul

What is the Best Martial Art Weapon I’m always fascinated by martial art weapons. It’s so nice to think that you can stand back and defend yourself without ever getting your hands dirty. The problem is that I don’t like … Continue reading →

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