Abstraction (from the Latin abs, meaning away from and trahere , meaning to draw) is the process of taking away or removing characteristics from something in order to reduce it to a set of essential characteristics. … Abstraction is related
3rd Rule of self defense – Move the target
I am allergic to blocking attacks. This phrase started as a means to teach my preferred defense technique. Yes, everyone should learn how to block properly but it should be the option of last resort and certainly not the first
Second rule of self defense – Resources
The term resource is used loosely here as anything that can be of use. So, just taking self-defense class is a way to add tools and knowledge about how to protect yourself. For kids, resources that they can tap onto
First rule of self defense – Listen
Teaching kids self defense is never really about punching and kicking but that is what they are taught right from the first day in class. For kids to learn anything useful, they first have to listen well – to their
The Learning and Training Process
Everybody recognize that we are all different and yet the same. When it comes to finding solutions, we have the desire to find a magic solution that fits all. NO, THAT DOESN’T EXIST! Our background, our genetic dispositions, our interpretation
More on questions
Questions are often driven by curiosity or a passion to know more. Sometimes, asking the right question is even more important than thinking that you have the right answer. Your willingness to ask and the type of questions you ask
Adaptability
A lot of people are confused with a ‘preferred’ solution to that of having an ‘ability’. They train only on what they personally prefer and refuse to spend anytime on increasing their range of abilities. Preferences changes base on your
Anything is possible
Some may not even be repeatable but it is fun to watch: Exercise Any common thread among all the different scenarios? Any specific one that really stand out for you (You can capture the specific start-at-time by pausing and clicking
Wu vs Chan revisited
If you look at the comments, there are no lack of hostile / negative comments. If you understand the commentator, you may be shaking your head. If you read the newspaper from back then, what was described vs what actually
Staying loose / fooling around
At the high level, all of them have knock out power. There are all different type of fighters, some of them stay very guarded, some stiff, some stay loose, some seem to be just cloning around. While you can always