The Magic and Martial arts of Life
The Magic and Martial arts of Life
I see a lot of things online saying, “do this 100 times daily and you will get this result.” So, I wanted to try it out with some deep core exercises. I did 100 crunches for 30 days and I did not get a six pack. Honestly, I had no expectation to get one. I […]
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As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Okay, so let me tell you something about myself. I love to try out the newest gadgets. I usually talk myself out of it because who has money to waste, but every once in a while, I see something, and I need to try it. One
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Cleanse Your Mind We clean everything else. We purge our spaces. Why not take the time to cleanse your mind? Reality is built on our perception. What we choose to accept and believe defines our surroundings and our existence. So, it is time to do some work. We have spoken about shadow work before, and
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When you train in martial arts, depending on the art, there will be testing. As you progress through the color belts, there is usually a test every 2 months. Once you get to black belt, all these changes. At my previous school, once we got to deputy belt, we tested directly for 1st degree. Here
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Form: Taeguek Yi Jang I enjoy performing forms. They are an important part of martial arts. Especially in taekwondo. I think very highly of forms and believe that a good martial artist must practice forms in some way, shape, or form. Check out my previous post on forms and their importance, here. Each form teaches
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 When I was younger, I mean younger and starting to crawl. I gave up on that and started walking. I think that plays apart in my arm strength and the lack thereof. My arms have always been my weakest, at least in my opinion. I have a pretty good punch, but overall strength is
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Wiccan on the go. Let’s make a Litha Mini Altar. When I started practicing, I thought I needed all these tools and special items to be a good wiccan. News flash! I didn’t, and neither do you. Honestly, all you need is your inner magic and nature, but sometimes the bells and whistles help. Mini
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More Than Just Kicking and Punching: Martial Arts to Get fit. When I started martial arts I had absolutely no intention to get fit in any way shape, or form. I was skinny, maybe a bit too skinny when I started in Junior High, but I was not “unhealthy”. I am sure I could have
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Back Kick – The Basics Alright, Let’s get into our back kick basics. Name of Kick: Back Kick or DWI CHAGI Rank: This kick is usually the 5th kick learned. I learned this kick at Green Belt. Use: This kick is known for it power and speed. It can be used offensively and defensively. This kick
Axe Kick – The Basics Name of Kick: Axe Kick or Naeryo Chagi Rank: This kick is usually the 4th kick learned. I learned this kick at Purple Belt. Use:Â This kick is known for its height and speed. It can be used defensively. This kick can be used in sparring and can be turned into
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