Articles & Essays

 
 

The Power to Destroy

The Three Types of Destructive Energy used in Martial Arts

 
The Hidden Meanings Behind The Flash
 
Talking Book Radio interviews Stefan about his book Blind Zen
(right click to save as or wait for entire file to download)
 
No nonsense advice on what works in real life.

The King, the Fool, and the Fox Reading and controlling non-verbal communication in the sparring ring

 
Do you know what you're really learning?
 
Stefan's pics from the hall of fame ceremony
 
Balance and the Martial Arts
 
Learn the deadly combination of strategy and attitude
 
 
 
Strategy for the Streets What would Sun Tzu do in a Street fight?
 
Two Man Staff Drills from China
 
Spinning Staff Techniques
 
How to Do a Pole Vaulting Side Kick
 
Stefan Traces The Origins of Kung Fu to Thailand's Mountain Tribes
 
Books
 
 
A Case Study of Sensory Enhancement for the Blind and Vision Impaired
 
 
Workshops & Seminars
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Welcome to the PenDragon homepage where you can read articles, essays, and workshops on the martial arts by Stefan Verstappen.
 
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LATV episode on Stefan training at the abandoned Foster Bowl.
 
 

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The Power to Destroy

The Three Types of Destructive Energy used in Martial Arts

In this article I describe the function and use of  penetrating, crushing, and concussive energies used in martial arts.

 


Three Degrees of Separation The True Tales of Training in Hong Kong, an Illustrated History.

 
 

The Hidden Meanings Behind The Flash

Stefan's Radio Interview Talking Book Radio interviews Stefan about his book Blind Zen
(right click to save as or wait for entire file to download)

No nonsense advice on what works in real life.

The King, the Fool, and the Fox Reading and controlling non-verbal communication in the sparring ring

Do you know what you're really learning?

Stefan's pics from the hall of fame ceremony
 
photo of stefan with martial arts masters

Balance and the Martial Arts
 

Learn the deadly combination of strategy and attitude


 
What would Sun Tzu do in a Street fight?
 
Two Man Staff Drills from China
 
Spinning Staff Techniques
 
How to Do a Pole Vaulting Side Kick

The Shamanic Origins of Tai Chi Stefan Traces The Origins of Kung Fu to Thailand's Mountain Tribes

Books


Blind Zen  A Case Study of Sensory Enhancement for the Blind and Vision Impaired

cover of book blind zen


The Thirty-Six Strategies of Ancient China
cover of Thirty-Six Strategies book
 

 
cover of book art of war

photo of bike trail


Rescued Kitties!

photo of kitten

Here's some cute pics of the kitties that we've rescued.


Martial Arts Links Page


 

Workshops & Seminars

Workshops for the Blind

photo of attacker grabbing womans arm


Urban Art of War

photo of woman kneeing attacker


Tai Chi and Internal Arts

photo of martial artist in crane posture


Secrets Of 18 Lohan Staff

photo of pole vaulting side kick

cover of Black Belt Magazine


About The Presenter


 

PenDragon T-Shirts


 

 

 
 

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