When studying martial arts to protect yourself, you first have to understand and learn how to use your body and mind effectively. Looking at the fundamentals arts of self-defense, there are tools that will ready your body to stay safe in a conflict. In each class, we...
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Perception and Martial Arts
Sitting in a field, overlooking Boston area watching the sunset on July 4, 2015. The other day I was driving by a state park in western Massachusetts and I happened to notice some deer. I pulled the car to the side of the road to observe them. The deer noticed me and...
Kukishinden Ryu Seminar in Bojutsu, Kenjutsu, and Taijutsu
Join us June 13 - June 14 2015 at Boston Martial Arts Center for Kukishinden Ryu martial arts as we study bojutsu (moving with a 6-foot long staff), kenjutsu (working with a sword), and taijutsu (hand-to-hand)! In the beginning, as with anything, we start with...
Ninpo Taijutsu Can be a Transformative Experience
Ninpo Taijutsu, a martial arts system taught at the Boston Martial Arts Center, can be a transformative experience because of its emphasis on movement and awareness. By studying how our body, mind and spirit react in an environment, and by studying our own internal...
Podcast with Stephen K. Hayes
Great podcast with my teacher and longtime friend, Stephen K. Hayes. Interview here: http://www.thehumanxp.com/episode-26-mr-stephen-k-hayes/
The Mind and Martial Arts: Meditation, Mindfulness
Martial arts can help us bring focus in our minds and clear a path for productive thinking. A long time ago, I was working in a small, busy engineering sales office. The phone would ring all day every day. My job was pricing and quoting new projects. I remember...
Seminar with Stephen K. Hayes at Boston Martial Arts Center
April 10-12, 2015 Join us in welcoming Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee, Stephen K. Hayes, to Boston Martial Arts Center for a special weekend of learning and practice. This three-day seminar will cover some of the roots of historical ninjutsu and how we can translate...
Martial arts and personal goals
It is very important when studying martial arts to have personal goals. The goals can be the same as, different from, or related to each other. As we grow in age and experience, our goals can change. Each martial art has its own set of basics. Sometimes the basics...