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Chi Power of Intention. What focus can do!

* Chi Power of Intention

Chi Power of Intention: The masters of old, men like Morihei Ueshiba, Hohan Soken and Seiyu Oyata to name a very few had a presence. And when they entered a room you knew they were there. Their students talk about their incredible abilities, but these abilities where not just physical, they were mental and spiritual also. And they possessed the Chi Power of Intention

Most of all some say that the commercialization of the martial arts has caused much of their teachings to be lost. And this is very possible. But I do not believe it has happened everywhere and in every Dojo. And I have known many martial artists today who also have a presence to them. Men like Chuck Norris,  Wally Jay, Remy Presas and George Dillman have carried on these traditions. The all have / had presence and understand the power of their chi and its relationship to intention.

Chi Power of Intention

Most importantly Martial Arts today is very "sport focused" and that is not in my view a good thing, but it is also not a bad thing either. It is however different.  And different because the deadly techniques the masters of old knew and taught have been removed for safety reasons. They were also removed for other reasons like the teaching of children. 

However, that does not mean they are forever lost. I realized this in the mid 90's and began searching for knowledgeable masters willing to teach what they knew. And I found many!

Most of all, today my focus is to bring this information to you, if you are willing to learn.

Do NOT Seek to be like the Master
Chi Power of Intention

* Morihei Ueshiba

Morihei Ueshiba


If you look at Morihei Ueshiba's eyes and body posture you can see the inner power and tranquility he possesses. 

His understanding of all this information is like a river that runs very deep.

And you see a bad mentality today. People idolize "celebrities" from all walks of life, then you discover the depth of their corruption. Do I REALLY need to name names? I do not have heroes, I idolize no one! Never put someone's success above your own!

And I understand something very important. "Do not seek to be like the master, rather seek what the master sought."

So, tell me do you think that the men I mention above spent their time arguing about politics on Facebook? Or promoting the lies of the powers that be to show people what good people they are with endless virtue signalling? Watching TV every evening, eating themselves to an early grave? 

And they focus on what their masters knew and were consumed to learn everything possible in their chosen art.

Training is the KEY to success in every aspect of life! These men trained physically, and mentally. They also did something not done today in martial art Dojo's, they meditated developing a strong mind and body connection.

The Chi Connection - Chi Power of Intention

Therefore what is the Chi Power of Intention connection here? Development of Chi is essential, for mental and physical health. And strong Chi development gives you a presence in life. This intention is what makes martial arts effective in all walks of life. And this is why the martial arts is a way of life and NOT a hobby or sport!

And I am often asked by new students what makes me so effective with Kyusho Jitsu and knockouts. The reason is that I have a deep understanding of Intention, and I have spent decades in Chi training and development.

Chi Power of Intention in Conclusion

* Chi Power of Intention CONCLUSION

So, I am going to give you some resources below to look at to help you develop the Chi Power of Intention as I am calling this.

And it is up to you how far you want to take all these different studies. And today things must be broken down into study modules and areas. 

No one has the ability to move in with a martial arts teacher and focus exclusively on training. Thank you for reading this article on Chi Power of Intention.


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Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation. How to Calm the Mind

* Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation

Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation how to Calm the Mind. In today's dystopian world STRESS for most people is off the charts! Many martial artists are stranded without places to train because non scientific requirements of sellout politicians, restricting the world, destroying lives, and killing people for a payday from who know who.

This makes martial arts, Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation more important today than ever before. 

So lets take a look at why, and exact what the benefits are to the student. 

Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation - the problem

Stress has always been a problem in the modern world. But today people are bombarded 24/7 with propaganda and contradictory information for the purpose of dumbing down the people. That is obvious or at least it should be if you are reading this. And it is working very very well!

This type of brainwashing causes a condition in the mind called cognitive despondence, which we do not yet know the potential issues in the long term. My guess is we are making sociopaths.

We have now created a world of people who are mentally very unstable, who think words are violence and physical violence is OK. Where lies are truth and facts are racist and dangerous. Most people do not want to leave their homes and are more than willing to comply with Orwellian lies and government corruption just because they want to live in peace. And I do not blame them. WE do not know who the enemy is any longer. 

But the mind must be nourished or it will die! Many diseases of the brain are reaching epidemic levels, 

Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation - the benefits

brain - Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation

The benefits to meditation are many. Let's talk about this solution to the way people feel and their health for a few minutes now. 

Martial Art's training which was once very complete, is now very incomplete. Most of what is taught today is simply sport. 

The idea of either just getting in shape, or becoming a champion is prevalent. It is a pass time for most and not a way of life.

Plus most of what I have seen in the real world despite its claims fall very short in the self defense department. This is why I wrote an article called martial artist are not self defense experts.  And years and years ago Chi Development and Meditation were part of the teachings.

Today this is not so because of our politically correct world. And from what I see the knowledge is just not there any longer. 

Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation - Benefits

The benefits of meditation are many. Here is a short list for you to consider. So let's begin shall we!

  • Calming the mind - control of out of control emotional reactions to everything!
  • Focus - being able to focus the mind, to control and give attention to things that matter.
  • Breathing - learning to breath correctly and fully
  • Increasing Chi flow in the meridians
  • And Increases intelligence and staves off mental deterioration

This is a short list! There are many more benefits to be considered. Here is an article where 47 people  comment on what meditation has done for them in their lives.

What about Kyusho Jitsu?

Pressure Points on the Body

Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation. How does Kyusho Jitsu fit in? As I have stated numerous times Kyusho Jitsu is not a martial art, it is a system. It exists within every martial art, but the information and training is lacking.

Therefore as I teaching Kyusho Jitsu it is an intellectual learning, designed to be worked back into the physical art form or system!

And thus the idea of a body-mind connection. Martial arts training is about Body - Mind and Spirit, meditation being the spiritual. 

Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation - Meditation Training

There is a lot of crap out there being taught as meditation. Ok I said it! As an example i am NOT a fan of "guided meditation." To me it is simply a self help marketing ploy. Why do I say this? For one reason it does not create the habit of meditation because people do not see results and stop doing it and second people fall asleep. I know I have tried it! It was boring after 2 days! Perhaps it is for you. I guess it depends on the author. 

Also I have been asked about music during meditation. But I suppose it depends on the music. Personally no, I am not a fan. But that is up to the individual.

Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation in Conclusion

Kyusho Article CONCLUSION

The most important thing is really learning techniques of meditation and finding what works best for you.

Then being persistent and patient. Nothing in life that is worthwhile happens fast. 

The results of meditation have proven themselves over the centuries. 

And from experience, like martial arts training, Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation are worth every moment of the study and dedication. Thank you for reading this article on Kyusho Jitsu and Meditation.


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Death of the Western Culture

* Death of the Western Culture

Death of the Western Culture is not a article about Kyusho Jitsu or any other martial art topic. This is simply on opinion piece, and editorial if you will. 

I will link many different sources including my own. But today in sadness I want to discuss the Death of the Western Culture. How and why it is happening now, and the reality that nothing can reverse this process. 

"When criminal activity is accepted by a society, that society no longer exists." The west today now not only accepts criminal activity by government and corporations as normal, but even do their very best to defend those involved. I won't name names because you already know them.

We went from no tolerance of criminal activity (the rule of law) to a full blow hatred of one man, a hatred so deep electing a pedophile is better, as long as he [Trump] loses and we get our way.

It does not matter the amount of property damage, the number of people including children murdered in the streets, as long as this man is GONE.

Yet NO ONE can factual show anything he has done wrong or bad for the country since election with PROOF.  

In truth the evidence of the Death of the Western Culture is overwhelming of the good that was done.  Yet the mentally ill still attack daily. Pathetic. Bring back asylums!

Mental Illness of the Masses

Seriously people do you not know "hatred" like this is a serious mental illness? Some will argue this, but when an emotion affects the way you live your life, you have a SERIOUS problem! When a group hates one man so much they will destroy their own life, well society is dying. [ Trump Derangement Syndrome ]

And I no longer trust doctors because they do not do what is right today, but what they do what they are told! Or they have changed the oath from "do no harm" to KILL as many as possible and get more money!  But I opted out of western medicine 30 plus years ago now. My health is exemplary also. 

How can I trust them when the TV is full of ads for dangerous drugs promising to give you a wonderful life (but the side effect may kill you or cause you to kill others). Then outlawing treatments that work because there do not make any money selling them. This is the very definition of corruption. And the west embraces it......

However many doctors are trying to speak out today about the current lies. It is a hard battle because corrupt media and government try to discredit them.  But my Kudos to them for trying! Also as they try to stop the genocide be done by big pharma and corrupt doctors, politicians, and media. 

Weakness is now Virtue

Virtue Signalling

Another sign of the death of the western culture is how weakness is considered virtuous. And liars are considered the most virtuous. 

You see non stop propaganda today, and in reality for about 20 years now, telling people they are "good enough" the way they are.

What a pile of crap!

Lies are the major contributor to the Death of the Western Culture! No one is ever good enough. Life is a journey of self improvement and self understanding. And we used to help the weak become strong. Now we enable them telling them are "bold and beautify" so they feel good for 10 minutes and we as a society can virtue signal about "good people" we are. If you think this way, and the masses do, you are not good, you are pathetic! When a group of people you treat this way has a 40% plus suicide rate society has failed!

The sad truth is today this "pandemic" is loved by about 60% or more of the people in the western cultures. Staying home, wearing a mask, social distancing, non of which is based on science, allows them to play the victim card. Wait till you find out the truth of this one! The Ukraine??? YEP....

They can show the world how much better people they are because they understand the "greater good." They embrace untested medication to show just how good they are. And lets not forget the FREE MONEY! And over time all communist's and their government spoke of the "greater good." Are you so stupid you cannot see this? Or are YOU a commie?

All the while people with health issue who cannot wear a mask because of their medical condition are treated like criminals, while the virtue signalers yell at the top of their lungs for equity! 

Non Stop Lies

Lies are the major contributor to the Death of the Western Culture! This is the thing that disgust me the most. People today LIE NON STOP.  

People lie about everything and anything. Regardless of importance. The "programming" on television has been pushing the |virtue" of lying for decades. Look at the as an example 1970's show Threes Company. All three lie about everything and somehow people find this funny?

Our politicians lie non stop. A truthful statement has never come out of Pedophile Biden's mouth in his 50 years in politics! How this man is FREE proves my point about the Death of the Western Culture. There is no "rule of law" any longer.

That piece of human excrement Justine Trudeau has committed violations of the Criminal Code of Canada and was not even investigated. He LIES his way out. Rule of Law in my former country? It is a JOKE!

And as of this update he is in hiding because the country has risen against him. The voice of the"fringe minority."

And now our doctors, police, and every agency imaginable have joined in. That EVILS BASTARD Fauci has lied to Congress. Now it look like there will finally be an investigation. He crimes are beyond anything anyone in history has done.

And people tolerate it! You go lie to Congress and see what happens. Anthony Fauci is the evilest man to every live. He makes Joseph Mengele look like a boy scout. Robert F Kennedy's PROOF is his evil tells all. Yet this bastard is still as of the moment "above the law."

I have a friend in Canada who employer has lied about the "Health and Safety Act" in Ontario Canada to protect the lie of the narrative today. She needs to go to prison.  I have read the code, what she claims is there is NOT. And this bitch is in HR.

Lying is NOT VIRTUE. If you lie you are a just a liar. 

"Always tell the truth, or at least don't lie" Dr Jordan Peterson

History has lessons no one wants to learn!

Today those with serious mental illness run the streets destroying anything historical in nature it as racist.

And people believe this! Yet they refuse to see unlearn lessons are repeating today almost verbatim! 

* Death of the Western Culture

Each day we get closer to the end of, the death of the western culture as communism becomes reality. It is time to bury this failed experiment. 

When you bring this point up you are called names like racist and conspiracy theorist. Not that I personally are about being labeled. 

Let's look at a few example from history

I could literally give 100 different examples and factual links. But why? Most people will never read and educate themselves. History repeats, right down to wearing masks. But the masses want what is coming to the west! They embrace the socialist/communist agenda that murdered over 100 million people in the 20th century. 

"Today rather then fight a common enemy people fight each other on behalf of the enemy."

There are many trying to fight what is happening. But the people have been successfully divided. That is hard to fight against. You know longer know who the enemy is.

 Today it can be a family member who lies and turns you in because they do not like the way you "THINK." Or they become ill and blame you for it! I saw this coming years ago and pretty much stay clear or the masses. I am the Howard Hughes of the martial arts world. 

In Conclusion

Today those with serious mental illness run the streets destroying anything historical label it as racist. And people believe this! Yet they refuse to see unlearn lessons are repeating today almost verbatim! Each day we get closer to the end of, the death of the western culture as communism becomes reality.  CONCLUSION

I write this most for myself, to get my thoughts out of my head and move on. Some will say "if you do not like it then leave."

And that is exactly what I did! And I am no longer a citizen! And do things that really do have a positive impact on the world. You cannot help those who do not want help.

This is all I will say on this subject. Back to teaching Kyusho and Kosho Ryu via the internet and the Wolf's Den Dojo.

Some will say I am "throwing the baby out with the bathwater." No the baby is was aborted, the organs harvested, and the remains put into the food chain. Enjoy that Big Mac!


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Kyusho Joint Locks Octagon. How to cause Devastating Pain

* Kyusho Joint Locks Octagon

Kyusho Joint Locks Octagon: Joints in the body are a wonderful thing, until they stop working or cause pain! I remember the days when I addressed my knees as "right" or "left." Today they are referred to as "bad" knee or "worse" knee. But today I am going to talk about 3 terms together! Kyusho Joint Locks Octagon, how they related, and how combining them makes everything more effective!

Kyusho Joint Locks Octagon - Kyusho Jitsu

Let's begin with the pressure point or Kyusho Jitsu relationship to a Joint Lock. I have linked you back to another article on Kyusho Jitsu Joint Locks. This will give you a more complete view.

What I wish to refer to in this article is the method in which we add Kyusho to a joint lock. First the movements are not based on large movement, but small circles. This is something I teach in depth in my Advanced Hapkido Home Study Course, but the original knowledge comes from Professor Wally Jay's Small Circle JuJitsu

The use of small circles over the tradition large movements cause much more pain! Plus the addition of understand fulcrum/lever activation is a must! I also suggest an understanding of the 3 different joint types in the body. Also I do explain more about fulcrum / lever activation in my article on 2 Way Action.

Here is a short video about Kyusho Joint Locks Octagon on Fulcrum / Lever activation.

In a nutshell this means understanding that the fulcrum is closest point on the lock to the body after the lock has been applied. 

So what about pressure points? First you will often in pressure points located around and very close to the joints themselves. The knees are a great example! However applying a lock on a smaller joint will cause the meridians affected to distort, causing a Kyusho effect due to stretching of the meridian. The more energy in a meridian the greater the affect! Elongating a meridian cause more energy to flow.

Kyusho Joint Locks Octagon - Octagon

Secrets of the Octagon

I won't go deep into the Joint Lock in this Kyusho Joint Locks Octagon article because I have linked one article specifically for you above. However we will discuss Octagon in some details!

Martial arts is taught for the most part in a linear fashion. Back and forth. That is fine when teaching beginners, but this movement must evolve!

The issue is that the evolution is to ring control, the circling you see boxers to.

This is useless in a self defense situation! Self Defense is NOT fighting. this is where movement in the Octagon comes into play! Octagon movement is about moving on angles to obtain a better mechanical position and therefore power. Proper Body Mechanics is critical! Body mechanics is a cornerstone of Kyusho Jitsu and Hapkido.

Also standing directly in front of someone is a game of dominance! When you move on an angle you take that power away from the attacker! But I do go into great details about this in my Beginners Octagon Video Course, and my Advanced Octagon Certification Video Course I do have an Octagon eBook also!

Kyusho Joint Locks Octagon in Conclusion

Kyusho Article CONCLUSION

I am hoping this article helps you see that there is always more to learn in the martial arts. This information has been rarely taught in the modern era.

There are many reasons, but that does not mean it needs to still remain hidden. This is the art of Kosho Shorei Ryu

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Kyusho Hapkido Octagon. How to blend martial arts styles.

( Kyusho Hapkido Octagon

How does Kyusho Hapkido Octagon all work together to form one martial art system? How did this happen, and more importantly WHY did it happen?

Let's take a look at the martial art I ended up founding, and the reasons why it happened to begin with. 

Kyusho Hapkido Octagon - Hapkido

We must first begin with my root art of Hapkido, or the more accurate name of Kuk Sul Hapkido. Unfortunately there is little information available online, or at least that I can find. The system I come directly out of is the late Chung W Oh from Kitchener Ontario.


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Mr Oh came to Canada from Korea as part of the big Tae Kwon Do wave of General Choi Hong Hi. Mr Oh and the General were very close and GM Oh is even found in the Generals Encyclopedia of Tae Kwon Do,  My direct instructor was Master Philip Hollohan, who was one of Mr Oh's first students when he came to Canada. (Philip Hollohan is center picture above)

This is the Hapkido part of the Kyusho Hapkido Octagon connection.

Kyusho Hapkido Octagon - Octagon

Secrets of the Octagon

Part two of the is the Natural Laws of Motion, AKA the Octagon.

In approximately October of 2000 I began my Octagon training with a Kempo Grand Master by the name of Richard Buchan from the Toronto area.

Today I do not believe GM Buchan is still teaching, which is why I make the claim to be the only person currently still teaching the laws of the Octagon. I could be wrong, but I have not no found anyone else doing these teachings. 

The organization Kosho Ryu International does still have its website online. However it has not been updated in years!

Kyusho Hapkido Octagon - Kyusho

The final leg, or major leg of the journey began in late 2001 when I attended a George Dillman seminar at Steve Stewart's Modern Martial Arts in London Ontario.  After this seminar I was hooked on the pressure point science of Kyusho Jitsu and began a 10 year plus journey as a direct student of GM Stewart. 

With Steve Stewart. George Dillman and Louise St Jacques

With Steve Stewart. George Dillman and Louise St Jacques

All of which was incorporated in the root art I founded in 2006 called Hon Sang Mu Sa Hapkido. 

Kyusho Hapkido Octagon in Conclusion

Kyusho Hapkido Octagon CONCLUSION

The reason for the creation of my own systems was seeing the shortfalls and missing aspects of my original root art.

It took me 22 years to found the art, which is self defense based and has no sport aspects at all!

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Chi Development – Martial Arts. Training for a Balanced Life.

Chi Development - Martial Arts

Chi Development - Martial Arts has for some reason always be a bit controversial. One reason is we as a culture have become very nihilistic. Today people to put their faith in politics as apposed to ethics and morals. And politicians do not possess ethics or morals, history proves this. However "martial artists" and their journey should. 

But yet, not always....

I watch as martial artists often times attack and ridicule other styles, arts, and Dojo in a egotistical battle of needing to be right! Why is this? Because a core principle has been lost. And that is Chi Development and it link to martial arts.

The Words of Bruce Lee

Chi Development - Martial Arts : It is funny as we allegedly "progress" I see more and more attacks on the memory of Bruce Lee. This is by men who wish to show their knowledge, or in my opinion, how pathetic they are, by attacking Lee, and the things he taught, well what a sad world! There is even a website dedicated to attacking Lee! 

"All knowledge is self knowledge."

In my thought the above is one of Lee's best, if not his best quote. And it exemplifies martial arts training! The training of Body, Mind and Spirit. Spirit is Chi Development! Now in this article on Chi Development & Martial Arts I am not going to explain what Chi is. You can learn that from one of my previous articles on the subject. The article is called Kyusho Jitsu Chi Development.

Chi Development - Martial Arts

Chi Energy Development

Today the primary focus in martial arts training is the physical. And while the physical is important it is really only about 10% of what matters.

Mental and Spiritual are for the most part ignored. 

Why do I say this? Because today the focus is on creating a body to show off and winning trophies under dangerous conditions with the potential of life altering head injuries.

Their idea of mental preparation is chest pounding and promotion.

This is a disservice to the martial arts industry. Chi development for most martial artists is left for them to explore on their own. And much of the information out there is well, pretty bad.

Chi Development - Martial Arts - Who I am to comment?

There are people who will ask that question. And I am happy to answer it! I was fortunate enough to be trained by a Korean woman, who was a Chi Master having spent her adult life totally in pursuit of this knowledge. She was a close friend of my first martial arts teachers wife.

And we worked together from late 1989 to mid 1996. I cannot even guess at the number of hours. Typically 30 or so per week, much of the time.  The things I learned, did and saw in that time has shaped me into the person I am today.

Chi Development - Martial Arts - What she Taught

Thought the lost art of meditation she taught me many things. I will give you a bullet point short list below.

  • Real Buddhist based mediation to open energy channels
  • How to feel and follow the Chi in the body for better health
  • Pain control
  • Using chi to make important decisions
  • calming the mind and letting things roll off you like water on a duck's back
  • And much much more!

Today the meditation done in the self help world does very little compared to the "real thing." But most importantly chi based meditation teaches ust to hear and understand  the body, to connect with it, and also at the same time connect to the universal intelligent known as God or the infinite.

Chi Development - Martial Arts in Conclusion

Chi Development - Martial Arts CONCLUSION

Chi Development - Martial Arts training is something we need to bring back together.

I have been teaching Chi Development for years as it is based in Kyusho Jitsu / Dim Mak training.

But that is not what Master Che, my Chi Master taught me. 

Recently I had an email from a man training in some of our Chi Development techniques. He asked me if he could over train. Based on what I have been teaching the answer is yes.

Unless you follow my Chi Master's path, then the answer is never. This is what made me decide to for the very first time teach the things my Chi Master taught me. And the new course is called Chi Lessons of the Grand Master. Thank you for reading Chi Development - Martial Arts.


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Natural Laws of Motion. Laws that cannot be broken!

* Natural Laws of Motion

Natural Laws of Motion: At a fundamental level what is martial art training really all about? It is about some style of movement, or that any one style is better than any other? Nor is it about fitness, or survival of the fittest? In my 36 plus years in the martial arts world, with what I have been taught and what I have seen it is about one thing. The Natural Laws of Motion.

Now I am not going to give you a physics lesson here today! While that might be fun I am instead going to discuss the Natural Laws of Motion and how they apply to martial arts and thereby self defense. This will relate back to some Kyusho Principles also.  Specifically Body Mechanics.

Tough Wrong on Purpose

A new martial arts student needs to be broken down. Before anyone gets all bent out of shape about that statement let me explain. Everyone comes in the door with their own idea of how things need to be done. Methods of movement, in punches, blocks, walking, kicking, running, all things, that need to be reprogrammed. 

This is one reason martial arts is a lifelong journey. Because it is discovery of the self. As Bruce Lee said "all knowledge is self knowledge."

What do I mean by taught wrong? First the new student learns very large movement, all in a linear fashion, as to show in great details what is happening. You can look at an Kata and see great examples of this. And this is 100 percent the correct thing to do! The student needs to be broken down!  Then rebuilt, new and improved. 

What is WRONG with linear movement?  What you will see at the beginning level in self defense training is someone being taught to rush in to block and counter attack in a straight line. Why is this a problem? This relies on "timing" and speed, as well as putting the defender at risk rather than making them safe first, then to counter. 

Timing is great when you are 21, but not 50!

As I said this is OK to start out. But most martial arts instructors I see never take their student beyond this state. I see Black Belts training this exact same way as the day they started. That is OK for sport, in fact it is perfect with sport. This coupled with "ring control" makes for a great fighter. But not for self defense or personal safety!

Natural Laws of Motion - Circular Motion

In Aikido circular movement is taught from day one! And this is awesome, and should be the second step in the harder styles of martial arts I am discussing at the inception of this article. 

From the majority of what I see this is also large circles. And that is the best way to start. But once again it cannot stay there! Circular motion is defensive and that is great! But the attack become linear, then the advantage is given back. And once the large circular motion is well learned by the student, it MUST be converted to small circle, so small at times it is not even seen. But today that is also lacking.

Natural Laws of Motion - Zig Zag

* Natural Laws of Motion

The body and movement must be studied, mimicked and felt! Then advanced movement based on the natural laws of motion can be understood. 

Despite what you think, you cannot walk in a linear fashion or a straight line. You walk in a Zig Zag pattern like the image above. As an example if you step to the right, your hip retraces, and you move to a 45 degree angle, then after the step return to the center. 

The next step to the left is the same thing, on the opposite side! So since this is natural movement, the natural laws of motion why would you not train to do this more effectively once basic movements of the style are understood?

If your instructor taught this you are very fortunate! This is also why walking a straight line is a ridiculous test! Most people have issue doing this exercise because it is not natural. 

When you look at the diagram above what do you see? I am hoping you see triangles and 45 degree angles! That is how nature works. Then add a circle, and you are getting into very advanced movement.

However once you put the circle inside an octagon, and then learn how the body moves naturally within these angles you are mastering the natural laws of motion. 

This makes your study timeless, therefore ageless, and also takes you back to the original idea that size and age do not matter.

*Natural Laws of Motion

Natural Laws of Motion in Conclusion

Natural Laws of Motion CONCLUSION

Was this information on the Secrets of the Octagon, the Natural Laws of Motion kept from the martial arts world for the last 75 years on purpose?

Likely no, I think it was excluded because of the idea of progress. Making things easier for the student.

Progressive seems to always be regressive in truth. Where can you go to learn this? I have no idea other than from me. I do not think the man who taught me is still teaching. He seems to have vanished.

I also believe it is overlooked because as complex as it is, it is very simple. Few martial arts taught today are complete. However adding the science of pressure point self defense Kyusho Jitsu to your current training, and then Octagon you will come as close to a complete training as it possible.

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Self Defense Strategy – Art of War is Needed for Today’s Streets

* Self Defense Strategy

Do you have a Self Defense Strategy? Or are you working out of anger and ego? This is a very important topic and questions today as we go day by day in the Dystopia of 2021.

this it seems to me that many very talented and wise martial artists, and martial arts Master have lost their path. And I say this because of serious mistakes being made in Self Defense Strategy that 10 years ago would not have happened. 

Self Defense Strategy - Victory of WWII

There is an opinion today that the USA entering WWII was the reason for the Allies victory. While this was an important contributing factor it is not the reason.  The real reason for Allies victory over the Nazi was because England manage to decode Nazi communications and therefore KNEW WHAT they were planning, and where they would strike.

And if this had not happened the world would be a very different place! And we are heaed that way once again!

Therefore today the world faces many very serious issues. The western culture is in serious threat of falling to communism because of extreme views, extreme corruption and the manipulation of people with serious mental illness. And as of this writing Canada certainly has! Violence is condoned by the media and the extreme left as long as it fits their agenda. 

Self Defense Strategy - Be WILLING to lose small battles

And I see today a massive fight and battle of MASKS.  Thus I watch as much time and energy is wasted on this front! In a battle for the United States of America do you send all your troupes to Parma Ohio? Of course NOT! You strategically choose your battles.  

There are much more important battles to be fought and won! And masks is the least of our worries at this time. 

But, in case you do not see it, this was a successful divide and conquer tactic. And has been used wisely by the enemy today with great results! Thus right now this ground is worthless in the grand scheme of things.

Self Defense Strategy - Never Show Your Cards!

Hence, I look on Facebook as people do such foolish things! I was invited to a group called "Questioning Covid." And everyone has a right to question this! But what I found was simply sad. Organization of activities to storm places of business refusing to wear a mask.

Seriously? Do you not see the bigger picture? And here they are telling the powers that be exactly who they are, where they live, what they will do next and thinking this was a good idea!

What happened? So showing their lack of strategy, which is really Self Defense Strategy the group was infiltrated by Antifa shills and rendered useless.  Therefore more ground lost! When you give up your right to privacy, you give up your security. And Facebook is the LAST PLACE on EARTH to plan a resistance!

Self Defense Strategy

Most of all victory can only come when a strategy is made and then proper tactics are imposed. And the problem is people want an easy victory! But this is no longer possible. You must do the work! 

And all communications of resistance today must be ENCRYPTED and NOT on Social Media! Do not ever talk about WHO you will vote for in the coming election!! Give them NOTHING! Your ego is causing you to make BAD mistakes. Serious mistakes! Calm down and THINK!

You can find people of a like mind on social media, then immediately take communications to encrypted email, or a truly end to end encrypted instant messenger like Signal. DO NOT USE WHATSAPP! It is owned by Facebook and therefore corrupted! Do not use gmail or any other email of its type. I have a private server, but you can use Proton mail which is perfect what what is going on!

This mean work! But victory is never easy!

Self Defense Strategy in Conclusion

Self Defense Strategy CONCLUSION

Put your egos aside! We are at war for our freedoms today. And most are not prepared. Victory requires a new paradigm. I do not have many answers for what is happening today. But I can tell you that this needs to be approached with a COLD unemotional mind.

"Revenge is a dish best served cold." Khan Noonia Singh

That quote is true in this situation and so is "Chance Favors the Prepared Mind.  Thank you for reading this article on Self Defense Strategy.


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Benefits of Martial Art Training. How they come with time.

* Benefits of Martial Art Training

Benefits of Martial Art Training: Today, considering the dystopian age we now live in, I want to discuss the importance and benefits of REAL Benefits of Martial Art Training with you. And I promise some people will not like what I have to say. But if you are a like minded person please share this article, My views today, more than ever are being censored. Why? Because I talk about people thinking for themselves and in this world that is now considered RADICAL.

Benefits of Martial Art Training

Thus real martial arts training is not only about the physical. And today most of what is called martial arts are ONLY physically based and are NOT based in ethics or values. They are only based on winning at any cost. Most of all sport is a piss poor example of martial arts, and all you have to do is look at the drug use, abuse of family and other illegal activities running wild in all sports to see there is NO VALUE THERE AT ALL 

And yet people watch them, worship the participants and pay big money to see it. And the value returned is ZERO. If truth is has a negative result on the world.

Martial Arts World Today

Very important to note is that Martial Arts were at one time all based on the values of Buddhism.  Originating from India, but most famously known as being from China. And yet look at what happened to China when they abandoned these values? 

You can begin to see the self destruction from the 1959 invasion of Tibet. China is a HELL HOLE of repression and evil

Benefits of Martial Art Training - Censoring the World

All you need do is look at the TRUTH of China to see it is a repressive Communist Dictatorship working hard to concur the world,  just like the Nazi's of WWII, as well as Japan in the same period. Today however it is done economically, and with bio-weapons.  Most importantly everything is censored, and like in the West now people are afraid to speak out! And afraid for good reason. And yet BIG CORRUPT media like CNN find repression virtuous and wonderful.  CNN loves communism because lies are the order of the day! 

And yes, sadly there are  lot of STUPID people out there who think communism has virtue. But the FACTS speak for themselves. In the 20th Century Communism KILLED over half 300 million people! (That number is lied about today by communist minded people)

Let that sink in fora while.....

Real Martial Arts Training

When taught correctly martial art training teaches the student to connect the mind to the body via strict discipline of movement. The reward is personal progress, self control and a disciplined mind. Not a trophy or fame! 

Self Defense is a bi-product! One of the many Benefits of Martial Art Training.

And one of the most important benefits is the ability to think clearly because the MIND is disciplined and in control.  It is not easily influenced by liars or politicians, (same thing), selling an agenda. You discover the connect of the mind to a strong body and good health! And would certainly avoid all unnecessary drugs being pushed today like candy on the various media. 

Proper martial arts training is like a moving mediation. Quieting and focusing the mind. Once achieved the spirit becomes center. Another of th Benefits of Martial Art Training.

Benefits of Martial Art Training in Conclusion

Benefits of Martial Art Training CONCLUSION

I write this today our of concern for our world, our way of life. We are in a bad place and the only way we can begin to change anything is to change ourselves.

If you are reading this an not a practicing martial artist look into it. If you are older get involved with Tai Chi. At the very least start to medicate.

Thank you for reading this article about the Benefits of Martial Art Training.


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HPPT and Multiple Attackers. How to understand and deal with a MOB.

* HPPT and Multiple Attackers

HPPT and Multiple Attackers: I was sitting this morning thinking about what article to write. I have about 200 on this blog, all of which get updated a lot. And there is only so much as I talk about in a single article.

Then i had a email come in asking me "how do i beat multiple attackers?" The short answer is you CAN'T! So lets discuss HPPT and Multiple Attackers today and give you some depth of understanding. 

HPPT and Multiple Attackers 

There are lots of self defense experts out there who will happily tell you if you buy their product you can "defeat any attackeror any number of attackers. Then they will tell you about their vast experience doing so. But yet none of these people are in a jail cell? Hmmm.... So I call BULLSHIT!  Sadly most of this industry is made up of liars. But rather then knock them let's get into the meat of the situation.

First and foremost self defense is "defensive" while fighting which is what most of these people are talking about is "offensive." There is a time for offense, but I will leave that for another time. A "fight" which is what these clowns are talking about is an ego trip of "who has the biggest dick." It is SAD and PATHETIC and shows how far are society has regressed.

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HPPT and Multiple Attackers

There is a formula to deal with multiple attackers, but this is survival not "beating or winning." 

That thought process will get you KILLED. This is about survival! 

I had an experience in late 2010 with multiple attackers, a gang actually and I survived it without anyone getting hurt.  

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And under the circumstances I was in, the odds of "winning" were decent. However these guys only wanted money and the potential catastrophic of me deciding to attack was not worth a few hundred Euro. And I am too old for stupid "my dick is bigger" games.  I gave them what they wanted and walked!

High Level Training - HPPT and Multiple Attackers

Multiple attackers is HIGH LEVEL escalation and requires high level martial arts training. This training is hard to come by because of the focus on sport today. And while you can learn the basics from the correct course, you must train it until you cannot move, and then train it more!

Plus the variables in this kind of situation are endless! If you have 5 guys in a gang there are countless variable to consider.

1) Are there any weapons?
2) Who has a weapon?
3) What are the weapons?
4) Are their drugs involved?
5) What are the mental states?

And the list goes on and on!

Where did I learn?

My mass attack training comes from several places. First and foremost is the mastering of the Octagon.This is a defense understanding of pure movement and how to be safe under any situation by controlling the movement of the attacker. 

This is combined with training in Systema also. Which is not a martial art but a combat system. My eclectic root art of Hon Sang Mu Sa Hapkido is founded on all of this and more.

HPPT and Multiple Attackers in Conclusion

HPPT and Multiple Attackers CONCLUSION

The actual physicality of this is beyond a pressure point article or simple video. I cover the specific training for this in great details in Humane Pressure Point Tactics Level Three Certification

But to become effective at this kind of defense you have to do the work and train for it! 

You also need to understand many of the psychological aspect of self defense. My best advice? Avoid situations or places you can encounter these scenario. Thank you for reading this article called HPPT and Multiple Attackers.


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