November 2011
“Chinese Cutting Sword” designed by Scott M.... →
October 2011
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“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness....”
– Lao Tzu (via queenmonalisa)
Two Arm Shoulder Throw = Number One Judo Throw (?) →
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Masahiko Kimura (1917-1993) - Ju Jitsu Bad Ass!
Here is yet more info on the infamous Kimura whom Helio named the lock after in which Kimura used to “break” Helio’s arm. Thanks to Judoinfo.com
This is what “Bad-Ass-Mofo” looks like in 1900’s Japan!
Masahiko Kimura (1917-1993), judo 7th dan obtained at age 29, is undoubtedly the greatest Judoka to ever live. He stood 5’6” (170 cm) ...
FUCK YEAH CHINESE MYTHS!: The Dude Who Loved... →
fuckyeahchinesemyths:
A long time ago there was this guy called Lord Ye, and this dude was such a dragon fanboy. He thought of nothin’ but dragons, painted them, wrote about them, made sure that all his clothes had them, etc. He had err’thing and anything related to dragons, which was pretty freaky.
I mean, even…
FUCK YEAH CHINESE MYTHS!: Why China's Rivers Exist →
fuckyeahchinesemyths:
In China, there are four rivers, and funnily enough, here’s a dragon story to explain why.
Like, long ago, there were no rivers on earth, and there was only the sea. There were four dragons, though - the Long Dragon, the Yellow Dragon, the Black Dragon, and the Pearl Dragon. So one day, while…
“A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.”
– Morihei Ueshiba (via bidzovka)
Shanghai Shuaijiao →
η απορια του μη ησυχαζειν: A Parable on 混沌 →
anhypnic:
In early Chinese mythology of the Daoist traditions, Hùndùn (混沌) is the primeval, formless state before existence, and is also symbolic of innocence, simplicity and being unaware of external sensory input, and thus is the ideal state of attainment and union with the Dao. There is a story in …
Bagua Interview and Demo with Ed Hines →
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Bagua by Edward Hines →
nerdboxer:
I learnt Bagua from Ed for a little more than a year. I thoroughly enjoyed it and only stopped because I moved away.
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Reblog if you are a Taoist, or love the spirit of...
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BKS Iyengar performing Yoga Vinyasa →
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