
Intermittent Fasting: A Guide for Martial Artists
Diet . FitnessIntermittent fasting (IF) has become increasingly popular as a flexible and effective eating pattern to promote weight loss, improved health, and increased mental focus. For martial artists who are constantly striving to optimize their performance and overall well-being, intermittent fasting may offe…

Intermittent Fasting Schedules
Diet . Fitness . Training notesIntermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in many circles so we will be devoting a few articles to the subject. If you use intermittent fasting please leave a comment and share your experiences with us.
In this article we are starting with a pure definition of the topic. If you are considering incorp…

Traditional vs McDojo Review
Ask Sensei . Questions . ReviewsThere are two extremes types of schools in the Martial Arts, Traditional and McDojos. It is important to understand the difference when you are looking for a place to learn the Martial Arts. Think Mr. Miyagi versus Cora Kai for a frame of reference. In this article we present an unbiased view of these two types of s…

Creating Accountability
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series
Creating Accountability to hold yourself accountable:
Creating accountability is an important aspect of staying motivated and achieving your goals. It involves setting up mechanisms that will help you stay on track and hold yourself respon…

Practice Mindfulness
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of Mind . TechniqueDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series
Practicing mindfulness is an effective technique for developing focus, discipline, and productivity, particularly for those who tend to focus more on rewards than the actual work that needs to be done. Mindfulness is a mental state character…

Developing a Routine
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Fitness . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series
Developing a routine is crucial for long-term success because it helps to establish consistent habits that make it easier to follow through on tasks and achieve goals. Here are some suggestions for developing a routin…

Breaking Tasks into Manageable Chunks
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Fitness . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series
Breaking tasks into manageable chunks means breaking down larger tasks into smaller, more achievable parts. This approach helps individuals to build momentum and motivation towards completing the larger task.
For exampl…

Set Realistic Goals
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series
Setting realistic goals is crucial for people who struggle with expecting a reward before the work. When individuals set unrealistic goals, they are more likely to become overwhelmed and frustrated when they do not see immediate progress or re…

Reward Before Work Kinda Makes You a Jerk
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of MindOvercoming the Entitlement Mindset:
How to Become a Hard-Working and Responsible Individual
This article is being written after years of observation of myself, my children, students, friends, co-workers & neighbors. Hopefully this article will shed some light for all of us (myself included) and lead …

One Thumb Fist
Technique . Training notesWatch in awe as Mas Oyama demonstrates the devastating one thumb fist technique. This move is particularly effective when aimed at pressure points such as the temple, medulla oblongata or spinal cord, by striking from the opponent’s blind spot at a close distance. The perfect target areas are the tempo…
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