November 2, 2011
Discover Why Many Martial Arts Styles Fail in the Real World
Have you ever wondered why martial arts work for some people but not others? Some people think it has to do with talent and physical strength. On a very superficial level this is true. It is also true when it comes to martial arts competitions. Competitions can be a great way to measure your progress and current skill level. Keep in mind, however that competitions have rules and regulations. These rules have been designed to keep fighters safe and make it fair to compete. That is why there are different weight classes and why certain techniques are illegal to use. Competitive fighters train according to these rules and neglect to prepare themselves for anything that is “illegal”. But all these rules don’t matter in a street fight, i.e the real world. Here is where anything goes and only victory and survival counts.
On the physical level, there are two rules that always apply in a self-defense situations. These rules are explained in “Self-Defense For Modern Times“. The first rule is “The attacker is always stronger“. Nobody half your size will ever attack you because the attacker is not interested in actual fighting with you. He is looking for a victim and he defines the “victim” by … (continue reading)
July 26, 2011
How to Increase Awareness and Personal Safety for Realtors
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A recent article geared towards realtors suggests a smartphone app to increase Personal Safety for realtors. This comes as a result of a recent the most recent crime wave including the kidnap and murder of a landlord in the Midwest. But this does not happen only in the Midwest, it happens everywhere and the current economic low only fuels these violent crimes. As much as I appreciate technology and progress I have to say it doesn’t replace logical thinking and common sense. Maybe this kind of thinking is a symptom of the times we are living in… like Fed Chairman Bernanke and our Nation’s Leaders seem to be convinced that printing more and more money and dumping it into the economy will solve the all our problems and get us out of this depression. Throwing money at something isn’t going to solve anything nor will it keep us safe.
How does this translate to the safety issues realtors are facing daily? Simple, technology will not keep you safe or even increase your safety. The problem is … (continue reading)
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May 31, 2011
11 Tips to Survive Real Life Combat
- Prepare Yourself!… a lot. Philosophical talk won’t get you anywhere. Training will. No matter how noble your thoughts or how good your techniques and instructors, they will only be useful if you practice – mindfully and realistically!
- Be real! Train with a live partner; a punching bag is not the same as if someone fights back. Psychological pressure is created through physical pressure; controlled physical pressure, of course.
- Take control! If you find yourself in a potentially dangerous situation, don’t stand with your fists clenched. That is practically asking for a fight. It also prevents you from keeping your cool and controlling the situation.
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April 21, 2011
Martial Arts for Mid-Air Combat
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- guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 20 April 2011 20.00 BST
Hong Kong Airlines is training its cabin crew to use wing chun on unruly passengers
Next time you’re flying in or out of Hong Kong, you may want to think twice about ordering that third G&T. Hong Kong Airlines has begun training its cabin crew in the ancient Chinese martial art of wing chun – a branch of kung fu – as a means of restraining unruly passengers.
According to the airline, wing chun – which may have its origins in the mythical tale of a young woman, Yim Wing Chun, who used the technique to defeat her warlord suitor in a boxing match – is ideal for in-flight combat, because it employs short, swift movements and can be practised in a confined space. Two weeks ago, a female crew member apparently put her wing chun training to the test, successfully subduing a difficult male passenger on a flight from Beijing.
“Normally, female cabin crew can’t handle a fat guy, especially if he’s drunk,” Eva Chan, a spokeswoman for the airline, explained with admirable candour, “but because of the training, she can handle it quite easily.” So which Bruce Lee-esque tactics might we see Hong Kong’s cabin crew employing? Mark Phillips, director of the London Wing Chun Academy, guides us through some basic moves.
1 A flight attendant could use the chi sau (“sticky hands”) technique to prevent a passenger from hitting him. “The idea,” Phillips explains, “is to block and control a person’s arms by linking your arms with theirs.”
2 Next, split the assailant’s arms. Here, the flight attendant raises his left arm, and makes contact with his opponent’s chest, while holding back the arm with his right hand.
3 The flight attendant now traps the assailant’s arms, leaving his right arm free to land a restraining punch. Though, as Phillips points out, “It wouldn’t be a very good idea for a cabin crew member to hit a passenger.”
For local training go to http://www.wtacademy.com
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March 30, 2011
Physical Exercise For A Better Brain – Part 2
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Part 2…
If you begin juggling as an adult, for example you will let your brain grow systematically. Scientists from Germany (Jena and Regensburg) were the first to discover this and describe it in the journal “Nature” in 2004. The scientists let people with an average age of 22 years learn how to juggle for three months. The twelve most adept candidates were able to keep three balls in the air for at least one minute at the end of this period. Their brains were scanned with MRT before practice, directly afterwards and after a three-month break from juggling. For comparison, the brains of two untrained subjects were taken. After three months … (continue reading)
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March 7, 2011
How Physical Exercise Impacts Your Brain’s Activity
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Blumenthal and a team of researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that an aerobic exercise program decreased depression and improved the cognitive abilities of middle-aged and elderly men and women.
They followed 156 patients between the ages of 50 and 77 who had been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. They were randomly assigned to one of three groups: exercise, medication, or a combination of medication and exercise. The exercise group spent 30 minutes either riding a stationary bicycle or walking, or jogging three times a week. To the surprise of the researchers, … (continue reading)
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December 22, 2010
Happy Holidays!
This past year certainly has brought many changes. With your help, we created an awesome group of students and instructors in Chicago and we are starting in Los Angeles, CA as well. Some of our Chicago students have had opportunities to participate in other martial arts and reaped the rewards of their training in Revat. I encourage everyone to continue their training and education as it will benefit you tremendously.
We are hosting workshops and seminars in Los Angeles on a regular basis. Whether you are close or travel we can accommodate you and customize your training as needed. I hope to see all of you in the New Year again and wish you all Happy Holidays and continued success in all your endeavors.
Happy Holiday Season,
Sifu Ingo Weigel
