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Taekwondo-A Powerful Tool for Self-Defense

Kim, Bok Man, May 14, 2012

The martial art of Taekwondo, literally meaning "art of hand and foot fighting," is more than two thousand years old. Yet its physical and spiritual content have never been so vigorously sought after and practiced as it is now. More >>

The Third Eye or Spiritual Breathing

Ramel Rones, May 7, 2012

The third eye is located behind the forehead, between the skull and the brain, in front of what is also called the spiritual valley or the crack between the two hemispheres of the brain. More >>

An Introduction to Force Decisions

Rory Miller, April 30, 2012

This book (Force Decisions) is a gift, a peace offering. It is an attempt to communicate across a vast gulf in culture and experience, the gulf that exists between the Law Enforcement community and those whom they protect. More >>

Celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day-April 28, 2012

Barbara Langley, April 23, 2012

"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame."-Thomas Alva Edison More >>

How to Evaluate a Force Decision

Rory Miller, April 16, 2012

Fighting is ugly. Killing is ugly. Getting involved in any force incident is dangerous and it hurts. Violence affects humans at a very deep emotional level, and when we see or hear of an act of violence most people are sickened or outraged. And our default assumption is that anything that sickens or angers us so much must be wrong. More >>

Yang Tai Chi Family Secrets - Part 2

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, April 9, 2012

This is a translation of a Yang family poem titled, "The Secrets of Total Applications" by Yang, Yu (Ban-Hou). Each section is followed by commentary by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. More >>

Yang Tai Chi Family Secrets - Part 1

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, April 2, 2012

Taijiquan was first introduced to the West by Master Cheng, Man-Ching during the 1960's. The original focus of his effort was to teach a method of health and relaxation. It was only after several years that the art's effectiveness in reducing stress and maintaining health became widely known. More >>

Be Wary of Concussions

Lawrence A. Kane, March 26, 2012

There were only two combatants involved, but it took eight of us to break up the fight without hurting anyone, four officers, three security guards, and myself. Once we got the participants separated we began sorting out what happened. More >>

Michael Clarke under the watchful eye of Miyazato sensei

Sport, Health, and Martial Art: Kyogi, Kenko, and Budo

Michael Clarke, March 19, 2012

For many people training in karate these days, there seems to be only one way to train … their way! Like other martial arts, karate has not escaped the glare of commercialism, and with that, the packaging and branding of each school, style, or association. More >>

The Eight Extraordinary Qi Vessels - Part 2

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, March 12, 2012

As discussed in Part 1 of The Eight Extraordinary Qi Vessels, most of the vessels branch out from the twelve primary channels and share the function of circulating Qi throughout the body. The following are the different types of vessels and their specific functions. More >>

The Eight Extraordinary Qi Vessels - Part 1

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, March 5, 2012

The eight extraordinary Qi vessels and the twelve primary Qi channels (meridians) comprise the main part of the channel system. Most of the eight vessels branch out from the twelve primary channels and share the function of circulating Qi throughout the body. More >>