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Amazon Links for Wrist Wraps

1/2/2021

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Standard Rubber workout bands
https://amzn.to/2MapjRE


Very High Quality Resistance Bands
https://amzn.to/3o4hMly


Fabric covered cables with interchangable handles
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Gym Reapers Wrist Straps (good for beginners)
https://amzn.to/2L6lVGS


Tuf Wear High Quality No Thumb loop Wrist Straps (Intermediate to Advanced Training)
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Pull Up Bar
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Design cool transitions and thumbnails like mine with Canva:
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Thai Heavy Bag available at:
http://revgear.com?aff=182

Some of the BEST kettlebells and HIT equipment online!
​Sasquatch Kettlebell available at Onnit:
https://onnit.sjv.io/jE9dM
Links to some of the wrist straps and cables I recommend in my latest Instagram IGTV review and upcoming YouTube video on Strength Training with Cables for Instinctive Knife Throwing:

Standard Rubber workout bands
https://amzn.to/2MapjRE

Very High Quality Resistance Bands
https://amzn.to/3o4hMly

Fabric covered cables with interchangable handles
https://amzn.to/3hrGlX7

Gym Reapers Wrist Straps (good for beginners)
https://amzn.to/2L6lVGS

Tuf Wear High Quality No Thumb loop Wrist Straps (Intermediate to Advanced Training)
https://amzn.to/3b5KeA3​

Pull Up Bar
https://amzn.to/2L8emPX

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Holiday Sales!!!

11/26/2020

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Check out my BEACONS page for all my sales and discounts!  CLICK HERE
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BEACONS is my hub for all my content and affiliates.

I would greatly appreciate if you use my links when shopping!
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My Instagram Page

10/12/2020

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I have been posting plenty of Martial Arts training on my Instagram IGTV feed.

Be sure you are following me over there to get a total instruction experience!
View this post on Instagram

There is no need to search for equipment that’s hard to find when you can make it yourself! In less than an hour I pieced together this durable hitting pad with scrap foam pieces, velcro, and rubber cement. Make your own #martialartsgear #DIY #WingChun #DeadlyHandsofKungFu #infighting #KungFuMagazine #WoodenDummy #MookJong #JeetKuneDo #JKD #blackbelt #geeklife #geekculture #mmafitness #mmalife #mmagear #mmaworkout #functionalfitness #Sith #Vader #geekfitness #nerd-out #nerdfitness #martialartsnerd #mmatraining #kungfulife #kungfufighting #wingchunwarriors #wingchunwoodendummy

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New Affiliate Page

10/10/2020

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I created an affiliate and shopping page.

The best link for everything of mine is the BEACONS link.  It's the easiest to navigate and so simple to use.  The best hub I've used so far and their customer service is the absolute best!

I'm in the early stages of my SHADOW ACADEMY MARTIAL ARTS website which will be Martial Arts focused with videos, articles, books, and merchandise to purchase.  I will also be doing online coaching and private coaching once the Covid is handled properly.

The RUBBER MONSTERS site will be more for personal blogging and my portfolio as was intended when I started it a few years ago.

I've also been using IGTV for quick workout tips so be sure to follow me on Instagram.  All link are at the Beacons link!
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I'm now a CANVA affiliate!

9/26/2020

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If you're looking to create PROFESSIONAL looking Graphics for your social media then you NEED Canva!

Why spend hours doing it yourself or spending $$$ on overpriced designers that fleece you.  

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Advanced Wing Chun Wrist Exercises

9/17/2020

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Check out my latest video and read the show notes for details.

I'm upgrading filmmaking equipment and have been learning new apps since stay at home orders.

I'm looking forward to bring you high quality information!
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I am an Affiliate of REVGEAR!

9/10/2020

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You'll be seeing me use their products in upcoming videos!

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Excellent quality at great prices!  Trust me I've been around the block with workout equipment and theirs is by far the best I've used.

Located in Van Nuys, CA I'm very fortunate to be able to visit their headquarters and pick up my items personally.

Click on the link above to check out their products!
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I taught a Mandalorian Martial Arts

9/9/2020

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When a Mandalorian needs Martial Arts training the teacher appears!

The story that leads up to my arrival in Cape Town, South Africa is one of the most harrowing tales of frustration I ever had with an airline.  I will relay this in another post.

This was my first time ever being out of the country and I was extremely excited.  Not only was I going to be doing makeup effects I also had a major part in the movie.

However during this time I was going though some difficult “relationship” issues and was perpetually angry despite my incredible happiness and having this amazing career opportunity.  I smoked and drank way too much which was never in my personality traits up until I was 25 but emotions getting the best of me has always been a weakness of mine.  Martial Arts has been my conduit for relief so I was elated when I met Tem Morrison.

We discussed martial arts at every opportunity and would find areas to practice.  During this era of my training I was HEAVILY promoting the Jeet Kune Do core training and tried my best to convince him to go that route.  Tem had experience in boxing but insisted on the discipline that Karate instilled.  I agreed since I received my Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Style Karate years ago and I was teaching it since I was 14.

As I mention in the youtube description, he was a natural.  Everything I showed him he did with precision and focus.  It was seeing him progress thanks to my knowledge that my attitude began to change.

When I arrived back in the States after a month on location I did some soul searching and put that anger and frustration that I unknowingly had been carrying with me for years.  It took an incredible amount of effort (and therapy).  I quit smoking.  Although I was never an alcoholic, my drinking became social instead of a tool of quelling emotions.

Martial Arts has always been my saving grace.  No matter what the situation.  Tem helped me rediscover why discipline is important.  When a teacher learns from a student it's one of the most rewarding achievements an instructor wishes for.
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Wing Chun Lop Sao Switch Drill on the Wooden Dummy

8/22/2020

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PictureWRONG!!!!! EPIC FAIL
This is from my 2002 personal video training diary.  This was meant for my personal reference for a video series I was planning and not as an instructional video.

The Lop Sao Switch is one of the precursor energy drills to Chi Sao (Sticky Hands).  I learned this on my very first JKD class under Bill Mattucci during 1991.  Applying it to the dummy takes a bit of adjusting and getting used to so this is an intermediate technique that you will develop into. 
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This demo shows you how to practice this exercise on the Wooden Dummy when a partner is unavailable.

As a beginner you may extend your arms further due to lack of wrist flexibility but as you progress move in closer testing your wrist flexibility using PROPER FORM as I do in the video.

The closer you get to the dummy the more difficult it will be to have correct form but keep at this and your wrist flexibility will improve as will your strength.

Your shoulders, hips, and feet should ALWAYS be in line.  Otherwise you are off balance and will not generate power.  

The picture on the left is how you DON'T want to look.  

His hips are beyond his heels and the torso is leaning forward beyond his toes.  Don't be like this.  It's not Wing Chun.  It's not JKD.  Kinda looks like Silat.  It's not art, no street practicality, and worthless in sport.  3/3 fail.
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The key is to focus on Centerline using springing energy while honing your technique.  This has and ALWAYS will be my primary focus on using the Mook Jong.  I can not stress this enough.  This is NOT an impact training tool.

I trimmed this video to prevent the constant repitition and the squeek of my arms against the wooden arms.  Constant repetition on the Dummy will hone your Wing Chun skills like no other piece of training equipment.

This is the last post from the 2002 video.  This was fun to revisit and sparked some creativity in wanting to do more.

Have a request for Wooden Dummy training?  Place it in the comments!

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Advanced Jeet Kune Do Part 4

8/14/2020

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Bruce Lee Teaching Methods, Wooden Dummy Advice, Dealing with a Wild Puncher

The final installment of my private training video training session.

3:35 Wooden Dummy Training Advice

Jerry asks me what area I would like additional advice and he solves that quickly.  I will be posting Wooden Dummy exercises in the future.

4:30 Controlling the Wild Puncher

You can see he gets visibly upset because it was difficult to train "alive" as was asked of him off camera.  There was no way I was going to go full force with him at this stage of his life especially without any protective gear.

You can find a poor excuse for a Bruce Lee fan trolling this post on the Paul Bax run BRUCE LEE: THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND group on facebook.  I will be quitting that page due to the amount of spam and lack of content being provided.  Any forum that does not regulate the trolling and spam is not worth contributing or taking part in.  I'm for EDUCATED discourse but disrespectful ill informed behavior I won't tolerate.  Besides it looks like JKD is on it's last legs.  The fans have been the biggest contribution to it's demise which is why I love what Shannon Lee is doing with THE BRUCE LEE FOUNDATION and focusing on philosophy instead of the physical aspect.   I'll continue to provide JKD information as it was taught to me as well as Wing Chun advice that is not being taught.

Hit me up for a seminar if you would like to learn more.  I’m available for private lessons as well as groups and classes.

I have one more video to post from this recording so I will be providing new content afterwards.

Comments, dialogue, and feedback are appreciated.  Trolls will be deleted quickly.

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