What Is Abdominal Bracing? Abdominal bracing sets the foundation for functional movements to be performed correctly and safely. When done correctly, you won’t just be using your abs more efficiently—you’ll increase strength in your entire core: your abs, obliques, and lower back muscles. There are some misconceptions about abdominal bracing out there. Some people assume […]
How to set up and use a dead-letter box
What is a DLB? DLB is an acronym for a dead-letter box. It is also called a dead drop. A DLB is a physical location where the material is covertly placed for another person to collect without direct contact between the parties. Good locations for dead-letter boxes are nooks and crannies in public buildings, niches in brick walls, […]
Hagakure: Samurai mindset in 12 quotes
These here are some of the deepest and most profound quotes found in The historical treatise of Samurai philosophy “Hagakure” written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659 – 1719). I’ll be giving no explanation this time. Its here for you to read and understand in your own perspectives. The Way of the Samurai is found in death. Meditation […]
The Champion’s Vow
Champion noun 1. a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place 2. anything that takes first place in competition 3. an animal that has won a certain number of points in officially recognized shows 4. a person who fights for or defends any person or cause 5. a fighter or warrior. verb (used with object) 6. to act as champion of; defend; support: to champion a cause. The Champion’s Vow is said to have been written around 1300 BC. Its author is unknown and the authenticity of the text can be challenged, yet I am sharing it with you because, whether authentic or not, it has […]
The Enemy Within
Do you know the enemy? I do. The enemy that inhibits peak performance, makes you lazy and keeps you unmotivated, cajoles you into seeking comfort. It distracts you from your goals and dulls your mind. The enemy sells you on an “easy” lifestyle and lulls you into a false sense of security. It conspires to sabotage […]