I like reading about lifestyles I have no intention of emulating, but might learn something from. Such as the "travel the world for ten years with only one pair of underwear" minimalist types. It's … [Read more...]
How I lost 10kg (22lb) in three weeks without effort or hunger
I am not a doctor. And even if I was, I’m not your doctor. If you have any kind of medical issue, don’t get your info from the internet, still less from swordsmanship instructors. Do some research, … [Read more...]
How to Start Meditating, and Why
I have been meditating in one form or another for about 18 years. Of all the things I do to be a better human, and a better martial artist, writer and teacher, I think meditation is perhaps the most … [Read more...]
Making a fool of myself and loving every minute of it
I’m writing this in SeaTac airport, on my way home after teaching classes for my chaps at Lonin. One of the many benefits of my travel schedule is I get to actually spend time with some of my … [Read more...]
Seven steps for beating jet lag
I travel a lot, and by the end of this year alone I'll have been to Finland, Germany, Canada, the USA, New Zealand, Singapore and Australia. That's a lot of time zones. Fortunately this … [Read more...]
How to Win Tournaments
All world-class tournament competitors in low-contact combat sports use this method to succeed in tournaments. Whether you want to treat your tournament career like this is a whole other … [Read more...]