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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Apr 28, 20215 min read
Why, when confronted with violence, you are on your own: The Bystander Effect
When a crowd gathers around a fight, why is it that 9 times out of 10 the crowd doesn't step in to help?
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
May 27, 20206 min read
The most IMPORTANT aspect of self defense is often overlooked!
Aggression is scary. It can be overwhelming. You can train for years and never really see it, but if you do...
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
May 12, 20205 min read
What is structure and why is it more important than physical strength?
Martial arts, specifically traditional martial arts, have always suggested that proper body positioning with enhance power. Is this true?
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Apr 20, 20205 min read
What makes a weapon a weapon? Is banning weapons the answer?
There has been much debate over this topic and in light of recent shooting attacks in Canada I think we should discuss this.
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Apr 14, 20209 min read
What is all this CHI nonsense? A non-bias viewpoint.
There has been a lot of discussion around Qi. Mostly negative. Is there a modern benefit for training Qi? The answer might surprise you.
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Apr 6, 20206 min read
The Shadow Self and the Martial Arts:
“The Shadow” as Carl Jung has defined it, is the dark side of human thought and emotion. Martial arts can help you gain peace with this.
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Apr 1, 20205 min read
Martial Arts: The Holistic Viewpoint
Holistic training is something that seems to be disappearing in the martial arts world. People talk about it but is it being trained?
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Mar 23, 20205 min read
What is FLOW?
Extreme sports enthusiasts, martial artists, writers, and surgeons all experience "Flow", so what is it and how do we get there?
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Mar 15, 20204 min read
DON'T PANIC ! A commentary on the current state of affairs
Panic is the last thing we need right now. Don't become part of the problem...
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Mar 10, 20206 min read
The Myth of Lineage!
Many arts claim to be hundreds, if not thousands of years old. Is this true?
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Mar 7, 20204 min read
The importance of being "NOW"!
Being present is not always easy. There are so many distractions throughout the day. How can you become more in the moment?
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Mar 6, 20205 min read
The issue with MMA/BJJ
There has been a huge debate for years if MMA/BJJ is not merely a sport martial art. Jui-jitsu articles regularly state that one way to spot
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Mar 3, 20205 min read
Why do black belts get beat up?
I'm sure we have all heard of the head of a martial school or high ranking black belt getting their ass handed to them in a bar or...
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Ronin Combatives (Brad)
Mar 3, 20201 min read
Welcome to the Ronin Combatives Blog
Thank you for checking out the blog! The goal is to talk about all things martial arts. Some funny thoughts, some serious concerns, some...
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