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Batdance

2008-07-20T03:25:22Z

So with Batman opening this past weekend I feel it important that I address some of the martial arts aspects used in the filming of the movie. I've always been a fan of Batman and enjoyed the martial arts aspects of the first Michael Keaton film ...

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Herman Needs a New Head

2008-04-18T18:52:15Z

I posted an article a while back on the Herman Digital Trainer and the DVD set, Fit to Defend, that is shipped with the HDT. The Herman Interactive Training System consists of a control device, sensor, and software programs that measures time and...

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What's in the Bag?

2008-04-11T17:11:27Z

As a ten year veteran of the martial arts, people are always coming to me for advice. One of the big questions I always get hit with is what all is required to practice the martial arts. The short answer is a positive mental attitude and a large ...

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Mmmm... Jillian Michaels

2008-01-10T16:15:47Z

Jillian Michaels is my new found crush... from her physique all the way to her unique (some would say annoying) giggle. For me she may rank right up there with Corey Everson and Cynthia Rothrock (I was a follower before either made a movie... can'...

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Beats Per Minute

2007-12-05T23:14:00Z

I took the YMCA Martial Arts Exercise Instructor course recently. It was an 8 hour course offered on Saturday. It was a lot of work, but very rewarding. I learned a lot that will enhance my martial arts training and instruction. A new YMCA is bei...

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Review: Ninja: Shadowhand

2007-10-11T18:48:17Z

General Information Title: Ninja: Shadowhand Author: Dr. Haha Lung & Christopher Prowant Format: Large format (5.5"x8.5") Paperback Publisher: Citadel Press Kensington Publication Date: 2000 Pages: 149 ISBN: 0-8065-2607-6 Price: $13 Summary Ninja...

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Kickin it at the Y.M.C.A.

2007-10-05T18:28:53Z

I took a Lifeguard class somewhat recently from the YMCA which included full CPR/First Aid/AED certification. I passed the written and physical tests but never received my certification cards. I can't remember how long ago the class was, but to ke...

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Review: In The Dojo

2007-09-27T21:17:02Z

General Information Title: In The Dojo Author: Dave Lowry Format: Large format (5.5"x8.5") Paperback Publisher: Shambhala Publications Publication Date: 2006 Pages: 207 ISBN: 0-8348-0572-3 Price: $17 Summary In The Dojo places the ...

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Benkyo Benkyo Benkyo

2007-09-14T19:09:00Z

Being back in school after being out for several years and having some real world experience under my belt has really paid off. My study and organization habits are probably better now than they have ever been, even if my memory hasn't improved. M...

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The Bystander Effect & Herd Mentality

2007-09-07T05:18:00Z

I've been meaning to post on this video(1&2) for a while. Essentially, 7 men in DaVinci's Pizza in Akron, Ohio witness one man relentlessly attack another man without interfering. The prosecutor, Sherri Bevan Walsh, was able to use video capt...

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