Boxing

My first organised training in the combat arts was boxing. It is a great hand art that develops reflexes, timing, movement, endurance and the ability to hit hard while (ideally) not being hit.

Qi

The concept of Qi or Ki is one of the underlying principles of traditional martial arts. One of the primary goals of the internal arts, including Tai Qi, Ba Gua, Hsing Yi and Aikido is to maintain or enhance health and vitality by building or balancing the body's Qi and being able to use this energy in training and in daily life.

Some of my favorite martial arts books

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere - Ratti & Westbrook
The Tao of Jeet Kune Do - Lee
Filipino Martial Arts - Inosanto
Zen in the Martial Arts - Hyams
A Book of Five Rings - Musashi

About me

As this is my first post to this blog, I thought that I would give you a little information about myself. I have over 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry: acupuncturist, massage therapist, gym instructor, personal trainer and martial arts instructor. In this blog, I will be discussing my thoughts on the martial arts in general, training and news that has caught my attention.