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The Dragon's Gaze
Why You Should Not Focus in Combat - A Scientific Explanation.

The Power to Destroy

The Three Types of Destructive Energy used in Martial Arts
 
The Hidden Meanings Behind The Flash

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?
 
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
 
No nonsense advice on what works in real life.

 

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A Case Study of Sensory Enhancement for the Blind and Vision Impaired
 
 
 
 
 
 
Welcome to Writings for Warriors where you can read articles and essays on the martial arts by Stefan Verstappen.
 

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My latest article for Black Belt April issue is on newsstands now.

The Dragon's Gaze
Why You Should Not Focus in Combat - A Scientific Explanation.

This article explores the cognitive and physiological concept of 'Focus' in the martial arts and when and how to use an alternative observation technique called diffuse focus.

 
 

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.

 
 

 

The Hidden Meanings Behind The Flash
 
 
 
The King, the Fool, and the Fox Reading and controlling non-verbal communication in the sparring ring
 
photo of kung fu master balancing on poles
Do you know what you're really learning?
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance and the Martial Arts
 
 
 

Chinese painting of a tiger

The Spirit Of Tiger & Crane

Learn the deadly combination of strategy and attitude
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Fight Smart
 
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
No nonsense advice on what works in real life.

photo of stefan with martial arts masters

Martial Arts Museum Event
Stefan's pics from the hall of fame ceremony

 

True Tales of Training in Hong Kong, an Illustrated History.

 

  

The Little Warriors Home & Street Safety and Self-Defense programs and books teach kids how to be safe, how to protect themselves from danger, and what to do in an emergency.

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

 

 

 

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Timeless proverbs on the art of being cunning Ancient

 

 

 

Chinese Business Etiquette
The Practical Pocket Guide

 

 

 

 

Free Book Download

 

 

 

Stefan's Recommended  Books on the Martial Arts

 

 

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Stefan's Bike Trail Pics

 

 

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

 

LATV episode on Stefan training at the abandoned Foster Bowl.

 

Photo of Stefan in Hong KongStefan's Martial Arts History

Verstappen is one of the few teachers that lived and studied in China.

 

 

 

 

 
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