Stefan's Newsletter - September '09

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Read my last article for Black Belt on-line.

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.

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The Shamanic Origins of Tai Chi

This article has been cited numerous times since I first posted it on Jade Dragon several years ago and so I thought I would up-date and add some original photos of my trip to the golden triangle.

Coming soon is part two: The Dancing Masters, The Kung Fu Master as Shaman which explores the parallels between the roles they played in Chinese society.

Sifu Chan Hon Chung

Except from 1983 BBC documentary series titled the Way of the Warrior.

Shows my teacher Sifu Chan at work at his school in Hong Kong where I trained.

This video accurately portrays master Chan's teaching style and the old Kung Fu traditions that are pretty much gone now.

Free Book On-Line

The Book of Five Rings

 

Miyamoto Musashi's classic book has been a personal favorite for many years and a must read for every warrior. Read the complete book on-line with my own illustrations added.

This home video condenses a 90 minute bicycle ride into a musical 8 min montage of first and third person views of the trail.

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