Joint locks. Throws. Striking. Ground fighting. Sparring. Yes! Give me that Groupon for two free weeks of training! On the outside, ninjutsu training looked very appealing to me. It taught practical self-defense for real-life scenarios. It offered a continuous challenge. It provided an escape from the rigmarole of everyday life. However, my training these last … Read more
Beat to smithereens… That’s how I felt a couple days ago, following some intense ninjitsu training and cardio kickboxing. Mat burns, bruises, sore muscles from head to toe… I had the works! The plus side? I felt good afterward! My energy was spent, yet I felt calm, centered, focused, and free of stress. To be honest, … Read more
Oooof! Silence. Stars. Breathlessness. For one very slow blink, the world stood still. It took me a second, maybe two, to realize I just been slammed on the ground. Somehow, I managed to regain my composure, though. One minute later, I saw an opportunity and forced my opponent to tap using a strange leg choke. … Read more