Course Update: Back Submissions Cycle
Greetings Living Mechanics Members! Curriculum Update: Back Submissions Cycle Flow Drills – Back Back Attacks – White To Blue Back Attacks – Blue To Purple Back Attacks – Purple To …
Reclaiming Control Through the Full Cycle Breath
In the Warrior’s Path Program, one of the core tools we teach for self-mastery is the breath. Not just as a function of survival, but as a transformation method. Breath …
Indian Club Swinging: A Lost Physical Culture Art
I was first introduced to the Indian club swinging by my Burmese Bando instructors; at that time, I had to have a local woodworker build a pair of clubs for …
Mind Boxing: Developing the Warrior’s State of Mind
One of the questions I’m frequently asked is how to develop the mental “switch,” that ability to activate aggression and step into decisive action the moment it’s needed. Whether you’re facing overwhelming odds in a self-defense …
The Wuji State: Ground Zero of the Warrior’s Path
In the Warrior’s Path Program, all training begins at the origin, what we refer to as the Wuji state. This isn’t a stance in the traditional sense. It’s not technique driven. It’s the intentional return …
The Shift To The Empty-Hand Focus In The Martial Arts
Over my 45-plus years of involvement in the martial arts and defensive tactics industry, I’ve witnessed significant shifts in how these arts are practiced and taught, particularly in the United …
Mastering Tension Control: The Hidden Key to Strength and Resilience
One of the most overlooked aspects of physical performance is not just how strong you are, but how well you control tension in your body. While most training programs emphasize output, lifting heavier, moving …
Reflections on the Living Mechanics Conference in Sarasota
Last week, I had the privilege of traveling to Sarasota, Florida, to work with Lavonne Martin and her team in preparation for the Living Mechanics Annual Conference over the weekend. This marked our third year hosting this event, …
The Power of Taking Action
Taking real action is one of the most powerful tools for change available to you. I don’t see myself as a naturally gifted person, but what I do have is the ability to put …
