Tag: MMA
The Style of Cus D’Amato. Philosophy and Psychology — The Invisible Force
The Uncompromising Pendulum — Part VII The 80% Nobody Talks About In his later years, Cus D’Amato made a statement that most boxing analysts have chosen to ignore: “Philosophy and psychology make up 80% of…
Every Other School of Martial Arts Is Solving the Wrong Problem.
MUSASHI: RECALIBRATIONPart VII | Exclusive Research Series Musashi did not write the Wind Scroll to be humble. He wrote it to be precise. The Scroll of Wind — Fu — is the only section of…
Shaolin Kung Fu Summer Camp 2026: Training at the Source
Shaolin Temple Center China opens its 2026 summer season to everyone ready for authentic training at the heart of the Shaolin tradition. The camp takes place directly within the monastery complex in Dengfeng, Henan Province…
The Foundation of Mastery: Discipline, Lineage, and Primordial Knowledge
There is a widespread misconception about the nature of mastery. Most people are convinced that the higher the level of training, the more invincible the fighter. Applied science refutes this thesis with surgical precision. Skill…
The Mechanism of Selection and Implementation. How to Find the Rare Pearl?
The Uncompromising Pendulum — Part V How to Discern True Potential Through the Shell of a Person? Most coaches look for talent. Cus D’Amato looked for something else entirely. In over two decades of developing…
The Most Dangerous Warrior Has Already Stopped Fighting.
MUSASHI: RECALIBRATIONPart V | Exclusive Research Series You have been taught that the mind is a weapon. That focus, intention, will — directed with sufficient force toward a target — produce victory. That the fighter…
ADCC Polish Nationals 2026: Championship Set for April 18–19 in Legionowo
The Polish Grappling Championship in ADCC format will take place on April 18–19, 2026, in Legionowo. The tournament is officially part of the ADCC international calendar and is set to become one of the key…
The “Character — Result” Model. Will, Skill, and Your Place in the Hierarchy
The Phrase That Changes Everything On a sunny October day in New York, Tom Patti looked up and said it simply: “Those who are in the lead differ from everybody in two things: skill and…
Tbilisi to Host the European Judo Championships in April 2026
Tbilisi to Host the European Judo Championships in April 2026 For the Georgian capital, this is more than just another tournament — it marks the return of the continent’s top judo event after a 17-year…
Kendo Elite Gearing Up for the 122nd All Japan Taikai at Butokuden
[KYOTO, JAPAN] — Final preparations are underway in the historic heart of Kyoto, within the legendary Butokuden (Hall of Martial Virtue), for one of the most prestigious events in the world of traditional martial arts:…
“GAZING AT DISTANT MOUNTAINS”: A DECONSTRUCTION OF VISUAL PERCEPTION
MUSASHI: RECALIBRATION. PART II Section: Research & Methodology Source: “Go Rin No Sho” (The Book of Five Rings), The Scroll of Water In the “Scroll of Water,” Miyamoto Musashi describes the function of the eyes…
STEEL BROUGHT TO LIFE: THE GLOBAL PREMIERE OF DOUG MARCAIDA’S “LINEAGE”
In the world of martial arts, certain names serve as a universal hallmark of excellence and professional authority. Doug Marcaida—the world-renowned edged weapons expert, US Air Force veteran, and the iconic judge of History Channel’s…