Awen_Eldorath

@Awen_Eldorath (107)

United States • Age 46

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Awen_Eldorath's Discussions

Recognizing things that influence us

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 26 Mar 11

We are constantly bombarded with bits of information in fractions of a second all day, every day. For the most part, we are not consciously aware of many of these bits because they barely make a "blip" in our sensory memory and do...

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Situational Awareness

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 22 Mar 11

Situational awareness is the most important tool in self defense. No matter what style you practice or how much or how little you know about martial arts/self defense, situational awareness can often help you avoid danger before...

situational awareness

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Scenario: Traffic Light

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 26 Jul 10

The following is a scenario that has been posed in many of the current combative arts schools to begin conditioning students to always be aware of their situation, as well as conditioning students to think about possible...

alternatives

combatives

martial arts scenario

training

visualization

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Accuracy Drills

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 26 Jul 10

In order to faciliate discussions on various aspects of Self-Defense, I'll be posing situational questions for us to discuss as a group. Even if you have no formal training, please feel free to respond. This question is on...

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Sound familiar?

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 26 Mar 09

A country which finds itself on the verge of total economic collapse, with astronomical unemployment rates, a major health care crisis, a damaged infrastructor, and people losing their homes and jobs seemingly en masse as a result...

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Womens Self-Defense

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 23 Mar 09

Women who are interested in practical and effective self defense should seriously consider classes that teach joint locks and manipulations sometimes called compliance techniques. The reason for this is that such techniques focus...

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The Wheel of Life

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 24 Feb 09

I think one of the most important lessons a Pagan can learn is their connection with the rythms of life. Our life cycles reflect the cycles in Nature, and the cycles in Nature reflect the cycles in the Universe. In this way we are...

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Martial Arts Philosophy

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 24 Feb 09

Movements should be smooth and natural, flowing seemlesly together. This conserves energy and increases speed. Attack and defense should be simultaneous to be most effective. This not only makes your movements smoother and more...

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What are your thoughts about cardio kick-boxing and tae-bo?

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 20 Feb 09

How do you feel about pop work-outs like cardio kick-boxing, tae bo, etc? I have tried a few and they definately got my heart pumping, but I was also surprised and disappointed that absolutely no time was spent on proper...

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Basic Human Decency

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 17 Feb 09

We all know society needs certain rules to function well. Some of these rules and guidelines seem universal in nature, and have been adapted into the doctrine of many major world religions. It seems to me that if a person strays...

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Do you perform katas/forms?

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 17 Feb 09

Do you perform katas/forms in your martial art style/tradition? If you are an instructor, do you teach others to do so? Are katas/forms necessary and/or relevant? Why or why not? I think kata can be a very useful tool for...

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How do you feel about using self-defense?

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 15 Feb 09

As a martial artist and Student of Life, I've asked myself this question from time to time. I believe that one should do everything possible to avoid fighting whenever possible. If/when one must fight, I believe that one should...

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Hardcore Zen

Awen_Eldorath @Awen_Eldorath (107) • United States 10 Feb 09

Has anyone else read "Hardcore Zen" by Brad Warner? I'm almost finished with it; I wasn't sure if it would be worthwhile, and he's definately said some things that stung a little, but upon reflection I can't seem to deny his...

books

hardcore zen

reading

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