by Tao | Jul 29, 2014 | Martial Arts
So, most of my sparring experience (outside of swords) has been in a TMA background. Not much ring experience via kickboxing / boxing / etc. It’s itneresting and as Randy pointed out, causes a problem with the way I spar in that I generally don’t... by Tao | Mar 14, 2014 | Martial Arts
Had a semi-serious challenge happen this week. I lost – badly. Watching the fight, and as Randy pointed out, I was holding back. Significantly. Personally, I’ve realised I have major issues in the mental department for sparring / duels. Especially when... by Tao | Feb 21, 2014 | Martial Arts
Oooh, stances. Not going to write much here today, but I thought I’d discuss stances. I’m a right-hander, so I should be fighting orthodox. It puts my strongest side back, lets me hit hard with my right fist / kick and allows me to block with my left.... by Tao | Feb 6, 2014 | Martial Arts, Training
I am sick a lot. It’s just a part and parcel of my lack of luck with my immune system being shitty. Lots of cold, lots of flu symptoms. These days I get a lot less muscle strains / aches and damage, but that’s mostly because I’ve slowly gotten pass... by Tao | Jan 16, 2014 | Martial Arts, Training
Since I’m not in Vancouver right now, I’ve been doing training at an MMA Gym up here in the Great North. It’s actually pretty solid and the teacher knows his stuff (especially grappling) so it’s been good. I’m going to focus... by Tao | Oct 10, 2013 | Martial Arts
So, at my last class at Valkyrie I was asked by Randy to change what I was doing. I had intended to take the time to continue working on a particular flaw in my style – my tendency to launch attacks whenever I saw an opening, whether or not I am covered. Randy...
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