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Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 1 2 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 3 8 I Don “The Dragon” Wilson Find out the real story behind this champion and movie star!

12 I One More RoundTM Joe Corley announces the Joe Lewis Eternal Warrior Award at the upcoming Battle of Atlanta 8 14 I Three Systems, One Principle Sifu Craig Heimbichner on “Sticking Hands” sensitivity training.

18 I The Voice of TraditionTM Hanshi Dan Tosh discusses MMA verses Traditional Karate. Which one is better? 21 I Tips for New Black Belts From John Lober and Ryan Young

22 I Wisdom from a GrandmasterTM Understanding body-fat percentages. 24 I Favorite Fighting Techniques from the MastersTM ☛ Fighting techniques from world kickboxing and boxing champion Troy Dorsey.

26 I Western WrapupTM WRITERS WANTED: We want well-written articles on topics of Bruce Lee is gone but interest to a traditional karate audience. Stories on respected historical not forgotten as this figures in the martial arts, advanced how-to articles (not “how to do collection of movie a front kick”), and articles on educational philosophies or technical posters reveals. aspects, are all welcome. We reserve the right to edit articles to fit 26 and, of course, we will only accept articles that we believe will be of interest to our audience. For writer’s guidelines, send your email address and writing experience/bio to: [email protected]

4 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 CONTENTS Spring 2013

8 I Don “The Dragon” Wilson 28 I Kung Fu KornerTM Find out the real story behind this champion Sifu Karen Schlachter on discovering your and movie star! inner-self for success.

TM 12 I One More RoundTM 32 I Real Life Joe Corley announces the Joe Lewis Eternal Warrior Ted Gambordella on tracing the modern Award at the upcoming Battle of Atlanta fighting arts back to the beggining. 14 34 I MAGI® Benefits Expanding 14 I Three Systems, One Principle ® Sifu Craig Heimbichner on “Sticking Hands” Why you should be a member of MAGI . sensitivity training. 36 I Cyberspace CommentsTM 18 I The Voice of TraditionTM What makes an “Amazing” Martial Arts instructor Hanshi Dan Tosh discusses MMA verses and why? Traditional Karate. Which one is better? 18 38 I Nutritional Self DefenseTM Dr. Craig Rubenstein on pre- and post-concussion 21 I Tips for New Black Belts 16 From John Lober and Ryan Young Troy Dorsey nutritional heavy hitters. TM 22 I Wisdom from a GrandmasterTM 41 I Martial Marketplace Understanding body-fat percentages. News and Products you can use. 24 I Favorite Fighting Techniques from 42 I James Mather’s Karate LifeTM the MastersTM ☛ What is the important thing? Fighting techniques from world kickboxing and boxing champion Troy Dorsey. 44 I Turbo Charge Your Workouts Dr. Andrew Linick helps you get your mind into 26 I Western WrapupTM your workouts! Bruce Lee is gone but 24 not forgotten as this OK READER’S collection of movie BONUS Be sure to “Like” us at Look for this gold star- posters reveals. burst to take advantage www.Facebook.com/OfficialKarateMag of freebies available only to readers of this issue of Official Karate . See pages 17, 20, 31, and 41.

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Official Karate Magazine™ the “official” publication of Martial Arts Grandmasters Sound Off! International® I enjoyed reading the recent article on Keith Yates. Finding is a 21st Century version of the original Official words to describe such a person as Mr. Yates is a difficult Karate that was published 1969–1995 by Al task, but the article was a great start! I always enjoy hearing Weiss and Charlton Publications. We publish from other martial artists that respect and admire him as I quarterly in digital format with a printed have done since I met him in 1986. “annual” issue. We seek to secure permission As a freshman at SMU, I’ll never forget first seeing for photographs but if you see a photo that is him teach a class at the campus martial arts club and how yours please let us know so we can give you Cover attribution. photo: impressed I was. I was a black belt from out of state but he MAGI® is a dynamic association of traditional and modern Robert took me “under his wing” and encouraged me. Simply put, martial arts practitioners. Since 1994, we have strived to fulfill Reiffl Keith Yates is one of the most important people in my life, our mission to recognize and register students, black belts, and and even as I’ve left Texas and been teaching in California grandmasters of various martial arts styles organizations, Asian for the past 20 years, he continues to influence every day of and Western self-defense systems, and fighting arts. my life. Editor and Publisher: Andrew S. Linick, Ph.D. All the best for the future of Official Karate! Managing Editor /Creative Director: Keith D. Yates —Jon Alster, American Karate, CA Editorial Consultant: David Weiss Contributors: Joe Corley, Des Chaskelson, Troy Dorsey, The article on Mr. Yates was so refreshing that I read it Emil Farkas, Ted Gambordella, Craig Heimbichner, twice, and it put a big mile on my face. I was delighted to John Lober, James Mather, Dr. Craig Rubenstein, Karen read your magazine. Schlachter, Dr. Dan Tosh, Don Wilson, Ryan Young. I met Mr.Yates in 1979. I had had training in Goju- Ryu in Belgium, practiced under the tutelage of Yoshinao Nanbu in Sankukai, on the Belgian sea shores, and even ® MAGI Member Benefits watched the Israeli soldiers train while I lived there. Membership in MAGI® will afford you the opportunity to have an affiliation with I was a cocky 21-yr old who knew some, but not enough the first-generation pioneers who sit on our Board of Advisors. Of course you can share in their wisdom in the pages of Official Karate magazine (a subscription to remain well-grounded. That’s when I met Mr.Yates, this is included in your membership) but you can also take advantage of a direct well-mannered, soft spoken gentleman, with a Mawashi dialogue with these Grandmasters through our websites and Facebook pages. Geri to my head faster than Clint Eastwood’s gun in a You can proudly display the impressive MAGI® membership certificates, colorful spaghetti western! uniform patches, and even attention-getting trademark protected four color But this kind, humble man did not hurt me and I window decals that proclaim you are an “affiliated” professional MAGI® school. respected that. Sparring bare knuckles in Europe made me (It’s considered the ‘BBB’ in the MA industry) You will receive big discounts on high-quality Asian weapons, books, videos & DVD’s, e-books, t-shirts, equip- tough—tough enough, I thought. What I did not real- ment bags, and even professional custom framing for MAGI™ certificates and ize was that I had much to learn from Mr.Yates. Certainly for your own school certificates. We are adding new features and benefits all the training in other styles in Italy, Japan, and Thailand helped time so click on and “LIKE” us at www.facebook.com/joinMAGI.You can my body, and my knowledge of the arts. But nothing pre- also go to www.joinmagi.org. pared me as much as being, for the past 34 years, in contact with a man who is, in my opinion, the poster child (with a few grey hair) for exemplary martial arts. continued on page 16

6 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 EDITORIAL by John Townsley Training in the Right School Can Save Your Life (and Change it for the Better)! re you looking for martial arts training? style, his instructor and his instructor’s instructor. Choose well grasshopper. For the uniniti- The standard for earning a black belt is 3 or 4 years Aated it’s a jungle out there. There’s no legal and only about 1 in 100 will achieve it. The guide- standard for instructor licensing, nor standards for line for black belt promotion is measured by the schools, no regulations for safety or consumer pro- 5 Ds of power. tection laws. So investigate before you invest. The 1. Demonstrate technique. latest estimate of martial art related spending is a 2. Discourage with pain. staggering $42 billion (with a “B”). This has led to 3. Damage with injury. the rise of the McDojo, diploma mills and the black 4. Disable with hospitalization required. belt factory. 5. Death. On the other hand there’s excellent training If this sounds harsh, remember military arts available when you educate your- (martial means “military”) also self and get the facts. Check out “If you’re more include bayonet, artillery, sniper this website of martial arts scams interested in wear- training, etc. Students that can’t mcdojo_faq.tripod.com/ make the cut should remained DON’T CONFUSE PRICE ing a black belt colored belts. Young people are WITH VALUE when you shop than being a black held at lower rank until the mid around. As kids we played “lets teens due to the serious nature pretend,” and that’s become em- belt, I suggest you of the training. The thinking is, blematic of some martial arts train- go elsewhere.” it’s better to be a good green belt ing. Many school owners say they than a bad black belt who will average $10,000 per student per year. That’s tuition teach and pass on the shoddy standards that we + test fees + certificates + protective equipment + see in many schools. designer uniforms + private lessons + competition The hallmarks of a sub-standard school is a fees + seminars + Black Belt Club upgrade + “The fun, quick and easy, 1 or 2 year (soft ball) black belt Masters Club“ upgrade + the Leadership Course course, and then prominently proclaiming THIS IS upgrade + the tournament and demonstration A BLACK BELT SCHOOL i.e. everyone will receive spectator fees your friends and family will pay. a black belt. At the other end of the spectrum is the There are high and low buck schools. Look for value. legendary Jim Harrison who had a sign at the dojo It’s the only way that makes any sense. entrance saying: “If you’re more interested in wear- Look for a school look that teaches a main- ing a black belt than being a black belt, I suggest stream system/style. A system/style is mainstream you go elsewhere.” when it has been passed down through several Before you enroll visit several schools and generations and has stood the test of time. A qual- watch a class. Is the instructor watching himself in ity instructor will to want tell you the history of his the mirror? Does he invite questions, and answer continued on page 16 continued on page 43

Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 7 Profile of a Champion™ Don “the dragon” wilson Get to know this martial arts champion and film star

What was it like growing up biracial? (Japanese and Caucasian) I grew up in the 1950s, ‘60s and early ‘70s on the East Coast in Central Florida. Since there was no large Japanese or Asian population during that time in the area, I looked very different than the black and white children who were my classmates. In fact, before they “integrated” the schools I only knew other “white” people. Later, when they closed the all black schools and forced/allowed them to attend the white schools, I met and interacted with black people as well. I felt different and they also saw me as an outsider to some extent. My brother assimilated better because he looked more Spanish, Italian, or perhaps even Middle Eastern. I learned that if you excelled in sports, no one cared if you were a green Martian, and I became the MVP Beating PKA of my High School Basketball and Football teams in Heavyweight 1972. When you sink a 30 foot jump shot or make a key champ “Oaktree” tackle, everyone cheers and ethnic background becomes Edwards. in 1982. insignificant.

When and how did you start your MA training? My brother was a Black Belt before my first lesson in the martial arts. He demonstrated the effectiveness of the fighting arts by putting on the gloves, sparring with me, and handing me my rear end one day while I was home “on leave” from the US Coast Guard Academy. I went back to New London, Connecticut and enrolled in the school’s martial arts class taught by Goju Ryu stylist Chuck Mer- riman. He was my first instructor and gave me a great foundation to begin my studies. I learned Respect, Discipline, and the meaning of Honor before being shown how to fight and defend myself. I am not certain if the MMA schools today are careful to teach these skills in the same way today. I hope so because it is a form of “malpractice” that an instructor should teach anyone how to hurt another individual without doing one’s best to teach “Might for Right” first. Don “The Dragon” Wilson fighting record is 72 wins, 5 losses, 2 draws, with 48 knockouts and 6 knockouts by kicks. He won over a dozen world titles. He was named OK mag’s Fighter of the Year in 1983. He is in numerous Halls of Fame including the Official Karate Magazine Hall of Famein 1984.

8 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 Don “the dragon” wilson Get to know this martial arts champion and film star How did you get into kick-boxing? I am not a kickboxer. I am a martial artist who used the sport of kickboxing to hone my striking skills and my defense against strikes. I did become a professional and enjoyed my 28 year fighting ca- reer, however, the greatest value of this high level of competition was my education into the various principals involved in the striking arts, condition- ing, and improving-enhancing one’s physical, mental, and even spiritual growth.

What was your most memorable fight? This is the first time I have ever answered this question in this way. I get many questions which I answer the same every time, however I am look- ing at this one in a different light now after almost 40 years. My first pro “full-contact karate” fight was with Bill Knoblok and I rebroke my right hand, lost money getting it reset, lost the fight, but....I LOVED the sport! It was the first time I Don’s newest film is could utilize my full power in punches or kicks, “The Last Sentinel.” and as a martial artist who had only competed in “point karate,” it was liberating. I decided to take a few month off college and try out this new sport. Forty years later, I’m still competing. With my upcoming bout in Istanbul I will have spanned 5 decades as a professional fighter.

Who was your toughest opponent? Always answer this the same...James Waring the IBF and WKA World Cruiserweight Champion. Styles make the fight and he was VERY difficult to figure out because, by the time I did, it was late in the fight and I was lucky to score 2 knockdowns to win 2 rounds 10-8, 10-8 to get the decision in Tokyo during the early ‘80s. Don “The Dragon” Wilson fighting record is 72 wins, 5 losses, 2 draws, with 48 knockouts and 6 knockouts by kicks. He won over a dozen world titles. contined on next page He was named OK mag’s Fighter of the Year in 1983. He is in numerous Halls of Fame including the Official Karate Magazine Hall of Famein 1984.

Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 9 How did you get into the film business? set, there would be no film. The director is the I met Chuck Norris at one of my fights in West captain of the ship and the producers arrange the Palm Beach, Florida and he was the first per- financing so they “make it happen” for everyone son in the entertainment industry to suggest I else. Without my great stuntmen-friends, my attempt a career as an actor. We became friends fights would look weak and boring. I am just and I credit him for giving me the confidence the “piano player” and do my job to the best of that a local Kung Fu stylist-kickboxer could my ability. EVERYONE on a movie from pre- become an Action Film Star. I moved to LA production to post is responsible for it’s success in 1985 and starred in “Bloodfist” in 1988 and or failure. “I’ve been very lucky throughout my since that time have starred in 30 films. Thanks movie career” to work with caring and talented to Chuck and Roger Corman for giving me the filmmakers and performers. idea and break I needed to begin my career in entertainment. What do you want to be remembered for? “I did my best”... and, I tried to share my knowl- What is something that most people would edge so that others did not have to suffer the never guess about the movie industry? same negative consequences as I did to learn Most people would never imagine that it is those life-martial arts lessons. Unfortunately, it ALWAYS a struggle even when you have been seems that I have always learned “the hard way.” in the business working successfully as a star I found out how to do something right by doing for almost 30 years! I am constantly looking for it wrong first and then correcting my mistakes that “great script” and trying to work with the later. I hope that when I teach seminars I can help best directors, producers, actors, etc. Maybe, I others avoid the negative results from getting it am not “auditioning” for roles, but I am still in wrong the first time. competition with many other stars for the better projects. I have said “NO” to MANY more proj- What’s in your future? ects than I have accepted and, at one time, I had My brother James has created a very exciting dozens of starring roles offered to me in one company called TRADITIONZ. We hope to year. I did a very risky thing once and starred offer an “alternative” to the MMA brands cur- in 5 films that were released on home video in rently featuring SKULLS, tatoo-like artwork, 13 months. Entertainment Weekly did a story on etc. It is currently a t-shirt clothing or apparel me and TIME Magazine put my picture in an company.“Our mission statement is to promote article dealing with the top independent direct the positive aspects of Traditional Martial Arts.” to video companies and stars. By promoting and popularizing our product line we hope to expand the martial arts fan base Who was your favorite co-star? already established throughout the world. Our When you work with someone on a film it is faith in the benefits and good affects that study- very common to become close very quickly. ing the martial arts can have on an individual, That goes for men and women. Shelley Win- “inspired” the concept of a new clothing line ters compared independent films to being on a which highlights those values. sinking ship trying to make it to shore. “We’re I have also teamed up with all in this together, we either make it to dry Cynthia Rothrock to partner land (a successful film) or sink and drown (a with Genesis Pure, a nutrition bomb)”. That is a healthy way of looking at company, to help bring pro- filmmaking. It is a group effort and there are no ducts that promote health to real “stars” because without everyone on the martial artists.

10 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 11 GM Joe Corley One More Round TM “Fight one more round. When your arms are so tired that you can hardly lift your hands to come on guard, fight one more round. When your nose is bleeding and your eyes are black and you are so tired that you wish your opponent would crack you on the jaw and put you to sleep, fight one more round–remembering that the man who fights one more round is never whipped.”

World heavyweight champion from 1892-1897, Gentleman Jim Corbett is the father of modern boxing. With his 72 inch reach he beat the great John L. Sullivan. With his autobiography, THE ROAR OF THE CROWD, he showed char- acter beyond the ring. His life reveals more than a gifted fighter: heart, compassion, reach that helped those about him. On May 21, 1891, Corbett fought Peter “Black Prince” Jackson, a much-heralded bout between crosstown rivals, since Corbett and Jackson were boxing instructors at San Francisco’s two most prestigious athletic clubs. They fought to a no-contest after 61 rounds.

Joe Lewis Eternal Warrior Award Debuts first 8mm films I studied, sitting in our dark 600 June 15 at Battle of Atlanta XLV square-foot karate studio in Atlanta. I watched re- peatedly as Allen Steen, Chuck Norris, Joe Lewis efore he won the first Battle of Atlanta in and Al Gene Caraulia competed in the finals of B1970, he was already an icon to me, as anyone Ed Parker’s Internationals. who read my tributes to Joe Lewis would have And, being only 23 years old when we inferred after his passing last year. started the Battle of Atlanta in 1970, I did not My emotions were all over the place dur- know what the import could have or would have ing the weekend of his passion-filled funeral, been of the event, or of the fact that we were able spending time with his peers—our peers—his to bring Lewis in to fight at our inaugural effort. successors in Joe Lewis Fighting Systems and his Looking back on it now, from 30,000 lifelong friends. Six months later, we announce feet, I see many pieces to a lifelong puzzle which here a focal point for those emotions. are all destined to fit together, with the proper In the spirit of Gentleman Jim Corbett attention. I have learned that there are no coin- and his immortal One More Round ring quote cidences in our world, but rather what author above, we are honored this year to introduce at Squire Rushnell (When God Winks at You) says are the Battle of Atlanta the Joe Lewis Eternal Warrior “GodWinks.” Awards. And so it is, 43 years after Joe Lewis came These awards will be presented to fight- in and won the very first Battle of Atlanta, that we ers that Joe Lewis admired and said good things are honored to present the first round of the Joe about in his lifetime, and those fighters that Joe Lewis Eternal Warrior awards at the 2013 Battle Lewis may not have known, but who would have of Atlanta. measured up in his esteemed opinion. The first three recipients are, in the order As a young fighter myself, I had heroes that they appeared in Joe’s life, Chuck Norris, Bill that I looked up to, and they came from the Wallace, and Jeff Smith.

12 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 Chuck Norris of lar art. With his course because he and special permis- Joe competed against sion, this is the one another on the West world-class Joe Coast. Bill Wallace, Lewis art that will because Bill made his be included on first appearance at the these very unique Battle of Atlanta in 1970 Eternal Warrior when Joe was here, and Awards. Jeff Smith and Bill Wal- And for our mar- lace together because tial arts fans, John it was on that historic Graden will have night in Los Angeles a select number of in September, 1974 on these prints avail- ABC’s Wide World of able at the Battle Entertainment that the three of them won their of Atlanta, for those collectors of martial arts PKA World Titles at the very first PKA World historic works who will look back on this Championship in the LA Sports Arena. period with fondness and respect for many At the end of his life, it would be Jeff, Bill years to come. and Chuck who, with members of the Joe Lewis And we know that there are young Fighting Systems, would bring the greatest peace warriors out there today, like I was a few de- to the champ with their acts of kindness. cades back, who will look at these heroes, be We plan for Chuck and Jeff and Bill, along inspired by them and will become more than with Mike Allen, president of the Joe Lewis Fight- they would have been had it not been for the ing Systems, will present the additional awards at modeling they presented—as did Joe Lewis. this inaugural Joe Lewis Eternal Awards presen- We humbly pay and send our respects tations. again for the unique legacy that is and was The good news is that our sport has, over Joe Lewis, and we excitedly look forward the years, had the good fortune of attracting and to honoring the first round of martial art- imbuing many with the warrior spirit that Joe ists who will receive the Joe Lewis Eternal Lewis so distinctly personified and admired and Warrior Awards June 14 and 15th at the 45th projected into those in his charge. Battle of Atlanta. It goes without saying that many of our We invite you to see all the latest de- Battle of Atlanta Centurion Club inductees would tails on Facebook at Battle of Atlanta World also be in the category described here, and you Karate Championships and to join us in the will expect to see at this 45th Battle of Atlanta a celebration, live, ringside at the Renaissance number of those Centurion Club inductees and Waverly and Cobb Galleria Centre. others receiving this Eternal Warrior Award. In talking through the presentation with 9th dan black belt Joe Corley is founder of the Battle of Atlanta and an Mike Allen, of the Joe Lewis fighting systems, we inductee into the Karate Masters Hall of Fame®. expressed our desire to have this award in our You can reach him at sport and art bear resemblance to the Lombardi wwwAtlExtremeWarrior.com. trophy—admittedly a team sport award—but that signifies the warrior spirit in football. Again, as the GodWink would have it, John Graden stepped up, having commissioned beautiful artwork through the artist, Bob Mueller, who had also worked with the NFL on spectacu-

Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 13 three systems, one principle “Sticking Hands” Sensitivity training in Karate, Wing Chun and T’ai Chi Ch’uan

ith the explosion of the Ip Man movies in 2008 to the present, worldwide interest in Wing Chun WKung Fu and its chi sau or sophisticated “sticking hands” has skyrocketed. However, Wing Chun is not the only system to employ a sensitivity training involving a form of sticking to the opponent: other martial arts include T’ai Chi Ch’uan with its t’ui shou or “push hands” training, and, although very little known or practiced, certain styles of karate.

Sifu Craig Heimbichner and student Jared Conk prepare for kakie practice

14 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 three systems, by Sifu Craig Heimbichner one principle Sticking hands in karate? Is he serious? forms of kakie practice, the main difference Many readers might react just this way, and being the stance and the amount of energy the reaction is understandable. The training employed, Goju-ryu having a more vigorous and drills are absent from most styles today, flavor. many of which have distanced themselves from Wing Chun stands in the middle, earlier Chinese origins. However, Goju-ryu retaining a softness or relaxed yin quality but karate has retained a training much like Wing exploding at the moment of contact with a Chun’s chi sau. That training is called kakie. burst of hard or yang energy, only to return Kakie means, literally, “to hook.” The immediately to a relaxed fluidity. The training basic exercises are practiced in the sanchin or is more direct in its nature than T’ai Chi jigotai stance and taken from the softer kata Ch’uan, but also incorporates circularity, just known as tensho, or “rolling hand.” Indeed, in as the more circular T’ai Chi employs a certain kakie the hands maintain a rolling contact, both directness in its discharge or attack. partners sticking to each other with muchimi, Goju-ryu also emphasizes joint locks, literally “adhesion” or “sticking.” This kata which in Chinese systems are known as chin was the favorite of the legendary karate master na. T’ai Chi uses this in its more combative Mas Oyama, who borrowed many elements of aspects of training (unknown to many Goju-ryu for his own kyokushin style, and also practictioners), but so does Wing Chun, practiced kakie himself. although it is less common. While T’ai Chi Ch’uan’s push hands In the following pictures, we’ll practice involves sticking, it is typically softer, demonstrate a few of the positions of all three and involves more shifting of the weight methods of training: kakie, chi sau, and t’ui with a yielding position initially to attract the shou. The common elements are numerous, opponent to emptiness, then instantly repel while the differences are not without him with a “discharge” movement which importance. I am planning a series to explore usually sends him flying. However, one of the the origins, training drills and applications of basic drills in push hands, a one-hand circling each system.

movement, is almost identical to a drill in some continued on next page Sifu Craig Heimbichner is a third-generation Wing Chun lineage holder of Ip Man’s art, and an indoor disciple and adopted son of Grandmaster Samuel Kwok. With 40 years of practice in various martial arts, including 23 years in T’ai Chi Ch’uan under a direct student of Cheng Man-Ch’ing, Heimbichner is being inducted into the 2013 USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year–Kung Fu, and will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from Grandmaster Cynthia Rothrock at the Legends of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in May, 2013. Heimbichner runs the Sacramento Ip Man Wing Chun school. Jared Conk is his student, and a student of Kyokushin teacher Sensei Al Muir. Sifu Heimbichner may be contacted for seminars at 916-759-2343.

Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 15 1 Sound Off! Letters to the Editor—continued from page 6

A scholar and a gentleman who represents the values, the essence, the soul we need in our leaders. I have, in my worldwide travels, met many differ- ent martial artists in various styles, but none come close to the “complete package,” the man-with-no- ego. Sounds like another spaghetti western…oops, sorry! Mr.Yates has been an inspiration, a role model, a true martial artist, in more ways than one can think. I thank him with all my heart. 2 —Tony Tempesta, Hachidan, Renbudo Karate-Do

Congratulations for putting Official Karate Magazine back on the map. Not only is the magazine packed with some great articles, the quality of the magazine is second to none. I enjoyed the old OK magazines from back-in-the-day and look forward to continued reading. —Jerry Figgiani - Shorin Ryu Karatedo International

Official Karate magazine, brain child of Al Weiss, was the first “Karate” magazine covering only Karate activities. The magazine, along with the fantastic 3 promotional abilities of the “one and only” Aaron Banks were singularly responsible for shining the spotlight on East Coast Karate and the very talented fighters and Kata competitors of the early competitive arenas there. I think all of us who benefited from that alli- ance owe a debt of gratitude to both of them. I know I do! Linick Sensei, Thanks for reviving such a piece of important Karate history. Please consider doing an in depth article on the evolution of East Coast Karate and the ones who made it happen. Thanks. —Chuck Merriman - Hanshi 1. Sifu Heimbichner and student Jared Conk employing the “hooking” motion of a basic kakie drill taken from the tensho kata. 2. Sifu performs the basic two-hand chi sau pattern of Wing Chun. 3. Sifu engaged in “rolling back” his student’s energy with a basic motion of T’ai Chi Ch’uan’s t’ui shou.

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was watching a documentary movie last way they do. These guys were commenting week about the training and fighting of about how much they like to fight and beat up some very talented MMA fighters. One the other guys. They really enjoy beating their of the things presented was how superior opponent and causing pain. The instructor also IMMA is over karate and all other “martial arts.” got very aggressive and beat up his students As I watched the program, it was clear that whenever he felt they weren’t focused enough. these young fighters worked very hard and While it’s true these guys worked very were completely dedicated to the training—and hard and gave up things like ice cream and the hype. snacks as well as The trainer/ recreation time to be instructor was allowed to compete, 38 years old, I don’t think knowledgeable in they are without the ways of cage “tunnel vision” fighting, vulgar with when it comes to his message, and true martial arts. I seemingly narrow was embarrassed minded about other by the clown-like martial arts. He said appearance of the MMA fighters are so-called black belt far superior over in karate and I was karate people and that kata was As we develop a little irritated at the same useless. In the background of time. his commentary they showed a rules for The fighters talked very clumsy, slightly overweight about being the best and person doing a cartwheel half entertainment, represented the best, bent over as if he were mentally however, their attitude was challenged. The trainer referred we change the far from the best when it to this person as a black belt— came to honor and respect. WHAT? original mean- I started thinking about this This was not a black belt fighting-in-a-cage business like any I have ever seen and ing and purpose and how superior they frankly, if this is what these guys of the arts thought they were. I came are referring to, I completely up with an analogy about understand why they think the themselves. a human fighting a tiger in

18 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 a cage. Naturally the tiger cage fighter will “age-out” is very fierce and a killer, A cage-fighter of the ability to be effective but what if the tiger had its in the ring, not to mention mouth and teeth covered and will “age-out” the battering the body takes it sharp claws covered, would over this short lived career. the tiger be able to beat the of the ability to Being able to redirect, use the human? Would the human be effective in opponent’s strength against fighter be able to use his him and counter in a most elbows and feet in such a way the ring, not to efficient way is far more as to defeat the tiger and if so rewarding than the thug-like would the human truly have mention the bat- attitudes of some of these bragging rights? Would the fighters. human fighter be able to say tering the body Admittedly I am a fan of that he or she defeated a tiger MMA and cage fighting and in a cage? takes over a do have admiration for each I don’t think this sort of them but I don’t think it’s of fight would be considered short career. fair to put all martial artists a true and accurate example in the same category. Nor do of how the tiger fights and uses it natural I think it’s right to judge others in the way it’s abilities. This holds true for the karateka. If you being done. Walk a mile in another man’s shoes are gloved, bound by some rules; forbidden before you do that. Strength comes in many from using some of your natural body weapons forms and from many directions. such as shuto, nukite, seikan punch, eye gouge, In Okinawa, Japan, Korea, the cavity press, throat strikes, low kicks and so Philippines, China and Indonesia there are many other techniques of karate, how can these people in their 60s to 90s that are a force to be two things even be compared? reckoned with. There people don’t rely on their As we start to develop rules for the youth and strength to defeat the opponent or purpose of entertainment, we start to change attacker, they use wisdom. Yes, wisdom is a the original meaning and purpose of the arts real concept and one that is part of all martial themselves. I have nothing but respect for those arts training. Instead of force against force, youngsters who work so very hard for their they avoid or redirect and counter an incoming dream of fame and position, however I do think blow. They waste no energy and time and some of these kids are misguided, in assuming they are like a well-oiled machine that moves that karatekas can’t fight. I have personally in a perfect tempo. This is what so many of us been in a few fights over the years and they old-timers strive for and believe in because we were real fights with no rules and nobody to know this will sustain far beyond our youthful stop the fight. My karate was always there for arrogance. This truly is the ungloved “empty me. hand.” Learning to understand yourself Domo Arigato and building slowly from a firm foundation Hanshi Dan Tosh of kihon is enduring far beyond the age of immaturity. With a strong foundation and Dan Tosh is on the Board of Advisors of Martial Arts Grandmasters slowly developed powerful art and science International® as well as the Karate Masters Hall of Fame®. He has been of martial prowess, one can easily defend training in Shorin-ryu karate-do since 1958. You can contact him at themselves into the later years of life. A www.shorin-ryu.biz.

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20 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 ➜ 10 tips for new by Jiu Jitsu Professors black belts John Lober & Ryan Young

1. Just because you reached the black belt milestone, it doesn’t mean you don’t have a lot more to learn.

2. It’s quite possible that the professor that awarded you your black belt was actually thinking about awarding it to you long before you received it.

3. The difference in ability among black belts is greater than the differences of any other belt.

4. Don’t be afraid of being tapped by lower belts – at the end of the day, the fact will remain that you are a black belt, and they are not.

5. A wearer of a black belt has the distinction of being thought to be of stellar and mature character—in addition to wearing the belt.

6. Like being a new parent, don’t worry, you will grow into the belt, even if you don’t feel ready to wear it.

7. As a black belt, you are an ambassador of the art—your actions reflect more than the actions of a lower belt.

8. Remember to keep your skills sharp—get together with, and train with, as many other black belts as possible.

9. Find ways to GIVE your expertise back to your community—do a free class on occasion with no desire for a payback down the road. Coach under- privileged youth, or start a team or club within the community.

10. Remember, your legacy in Jiu Jitsu will probably depend more on how much you gave back after you earned your black belt than how talented you were in your prime.

MartialMartial Arts Arts Grandmasters Grandmasters International International TM TM 21 21 Wisdom from a grand master TM Understanding Body Fat Percentages ver looked at two 5’10” students who Keith D. Yates both weigh 200 pounds and noted that one looks fit while the other Elooks fat. What’s the difference? One has a higher percentage of body fat. This is called your Body Mass Index (BMI) or Body Fat Percentage (BFP). Why is this number important? It’s measure of your fitness level and health risk. If you just use weight and height measurements a muscular short person might be labeled as “overweight” when he’s actually in great shape. It also gives you a better picture of your actual progress if you’re on a fad diet that simply results in water loss and not fat loss. And, needless to say, people with a higher BFP are at higher risk of diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Incidentally, people who carry extra fat around their waists are at higher risk than those who carry the same amount of extra fat around their hips. That’s because fat tissue around the organs is more dangerous. So what is BFP? You body fat percentage is just that— the percentage of adipose tissue (or fat) that your body contains. Let’s say you weigh a couple hundred pounds and your body fat percentage is 25%—then you are carrying around fifty pounds of fat! Now some fat is necessary for daily body functions like energy storage and temperature regulation. Well- conditioned professional athletes usually have very low levels of body fat (6–13% for men and 14–20% for women). If you are a “fit” person then you’re also going to have a low percentage (14–17% for men and 21–24% for women). A number over 25% for men and 35% for women is usually considered “obese” (with possible exceptions for offensive linemen).

22 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 Understanding Body Fat Percentages How do you determine your BFP? if you are on a diet or workout program. Most fitness centers and YMCAs can figure It’s motivating to watch your progress. it for you. Concentrate on They’ll measure Same Height/same weight!! loosing body fat your height and and building up weight and also muscle (muscles take skin fold burn calories). measurements. Increasing An even better your lean body way is the mass (muscle) underwater reduces your BFP weighing provided you usually done don’t gain weight at medical along with your facilities. increased muscle. Of course Muscle tissue you can is made up of determine your about 70% water, BMI number at 22% protein and home by simply 7% lipids (or measuring fat). Fat tissue is weight and made up of just height (several the opposite, online BMI 22% water, 7% calculators protein and 70% can do that). lipids (fat)! The Just remember that’s only an estimate and bottom line is to decrease calorie intake and doesn’t take into consideration several increase calories burned. Simply put, eat factors such as bone density and muscular less (or at least healthier) and exercise more. body types. African-Americans tend to have more dense bones and Asians less dense Besides being a grandmaster instructor and the managing editor of Official Karate Magazine, Keith D. Yates was an adjunct professor of bones than Caucasians for example. Phycial Education at Southern Methodist University for a number of You should keep track of your BFP years. You can contact him at www.akato.org.

Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 23 Favorite fighting techniques from the TM Go to www.officialkaratemag.com to see more Masters Favorite Fighting Techniques from the MastersTM. Troy Dorsey’s favorite fighting techniques.

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1. World Champion Troy Dorsey squares off with Master Rick Arnold. 2. Dorsey starts by shooting out a front jab. 3. He quickly twirls around... 4. and slams a turning back kick into his opponent’s midsection.

24 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 Favorite fighting techniques from the 1 2 Since Troy Dorsey was also a boxing champion we asked him to show one of his famous quick punch combinations.

1. He squares off with RIck Arnold once again. 2. Dorsey moves in as he jams 3 4 Rick’s front hand. 3. He strikes first with a upper cut punch to the ribs. 4. He reverses his motion and shoots out a left cross to the jaw. 5.He drops into an overhead right punch. 6. He brings his shoulders and hips back around for another 5 6 left. 7. And he can’t resist leaning back and shooting out a left front roundhouse kick to the jaw.

Troy Dorsey is the only man to hold 7 legitimate world champions titles in point karate, full-contact kickboxing (1985 and ‘87 WAKO) and in boxing. He was the 1991 IBF and the 1996 IBO World Featherweight Champ. He set the record for most punches in a boxing match (1,527 in a 12 round fight) and was Boxer of the Year in 1992. He currently owns his own dojo in Mansfield, Texas. Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 25 western TM Wrapup Sensei Emil Farkas BRUCE LEE: Gone But Not Forgotten few weeks ago, I began giving audiences were fascinated by the breathtaking private lessons to a well-known physical skills performed in hundreds of Hollywood producer, who vengeance fueled martial arts movies. claimed that he had never had In the 1970s, both Hollywood studios as any interest in martial arts until well as independent producers flooded the Aas a teenager he went to see Bruce Lee in theaters with these extreme action oriented “Enter the Dragon.” Unfortunately, he became movies. so busy making movies that he never had Many of these exploitation films relied the time to focus on studying martial arts; heavily on colorful graphic posters exhibiting however, now he was ready to commit himself their heroes in battle defeating enemies from thanks to Lee’s influence. gorillas to zombies. The titles too were meant Over the years I’ve heard similar stories to entice the movie going public: “Avenging of how Bruce Lee was the motivating factor Force,” “Baby Cart from Hell,” “Black Belt for getting someone to study the arts. I’m Jones,” “Blind Fury,” “ Bloodsport,” “The sure that he was perhaps the most influential Bronx Executioner,” “Death Machines,” martial arts actor to influence a generation of “Bloodfist,” “Dragon Fist,” “Fist of Fear,” people to study one of the numerous martial “Touch of Death,” “Five Fingers of Death,” arts available today. “Kill or be Killed,” “Lightning Swords of Coincidently, a few days after my new Death,” “The Manchurian Avenger,” and so on. client began taking lessons, I noticed an ad in Chin’s movie posters are both colorful the Los Angeles Times that the Academy of and, in some instances, comical. “KICK ASS! Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was hosting Kung Fu Posters from the Stephen Chin a special 40th anniversary screening of “Enter Collection” is open to the public through the Dragon” and a panel discussion with the August 25th in the Academy’s Grand Lobby cast and crew members from the movie. The Gallery in Beverly Hills. (www.oscars.org) evening would also feature an exhibition The night of the screening, which was held of over 800 kung fu and martial arts movie at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly posters donated to the Academy by Stephen Hills, the 1200-seat theater was packed. The Chin. audience, many of whom were involved in Chin, a Hollywood producer and the film industry, came out to pay homage to screenwriter, began collecting martial arts Bruce Lee and to “Enter the Dragon,” the first oriented movie posters at an early age. After major Hollywood-produced martial arts film. graduating from Yale Law school, he became I don’t doubt that everyone there had already a practicing attorney, but never lost his seen the movie, but I’m sure that Bruce Lee’s fascination with the martial arts movie genre. presence in the film was still overwhelming. He watched as the ancient Asian martial arts After the screening, the special guests began to capture the imagination of movie took the stage to discuss both the making of goers worldwide thanks mostly to Bruce the movie as well as its star. Among the panel Lee. He later moved to Hollywood where members were Paul Heller, one of the movie’s he continued to observe how contemporary major producers; Fred Weintraub, the other

26 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 producer of the film who originally took the project to Warner Bros. and was instrumental in convincing the studio to gamble on a martial arts film starring a relatively unknown Bruce Lee; Shannon Lee, Bruce’s daughter; John Saxon and Bob Wall, actors in the film; and Lalo Schifrin, who composed the music. Each of the guests recounted interesting stories surrounding the film, including the difficulty in convincing a major American studio to make a film taking place mostly in Asia, as well as gamble on an Asian star to play the lead. According to Weintraub, it was an uphill battle that ultimately was successful thanks to the persistence of the producers. The film paid off handsomely for Warner Bros. at the box office. Without a doubt, according to Stephen Chin, “Enter the Dragon” and Bruce Lee were responsible for the birth of the martial arts film genre. Because of the film’s phenomenal success worldwide, hundreds of movies were made featuring martial arts, which led to millions of people enrolling at martial arts schools all over the world. Someone at the screening mentioned that one movie theater in Argentina has been showing “Enter the Dragon” once a week since it opened in 1973. Unfortunately, Bruce Lee is gone, but definitely not forgotten. Master Emil Farkas was one of the original columnists for Official Karate magazine. You can reach him at [email protected]. To see more Kung Fu movie posters go to www.officialkaratemag.com Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 27 KUNG FU TM KORNER Sifu Karen Schlachter Discovering Your Inner Self for Success he other day I was invited to a mas- present attitude when they met and worked sage therapy school to talk about East- on a client? Did they know anything about Tern Therapies and Energy work. Miss a pleasing posture, eye contact, smiles and Chrissy, a former student, asked me to do personality being a large factor in return cus- this because the students had no idea what tomers? Did they want to learn a few ways Qigong was or how any martial art could be that would make their clients say, “that was related to Reiki or massage. It was supposed the best massage I ever had?” Did they want to be a new experience for them and I was to drag themselves to another trade class in told they were really excited about meeting a few years when they couldn’t make a go of me. It turned out to be an eye this business or did they want to opening experience for me, too! I got a group make some real money? They It’s been a while since I had no idea how to present was in a classroom and I wasn’t of sullen, themselves to the public. prepared for the attitudes and My mind raced back to the appearance of the students. These slouched, many times I encouraged par- were not high school students. rude and ents and students to participate They ranged in age from 21– 40, in the martial arts tournament both men and women, all en- suspicious scene. If anyone ever wanted a rolled in a well-respected school crash course in real life it can be to learn this skill. I expected to people who found on the tournament floor. be greeted by a group of po- Whether a student wants to do lite and attentive students, but expected kata or weapons he has to con- what I got was a group of sul- centrate on his competition from len, slouched, rude and suspi- me to dazzel the time he walks into the gym cious people who expected me to them! until he finishes his last event. dazzle them—and they would be It is just as important to bow my judges. I asked them to clear the floor of correctly, approach the judges, introduce the tables so that we could do some qigong himself, and step back as it is to perform the and they weren’t pleased about having to routine properly. It’s all about presentation. work. It took almost 10 minutes to get them It’s all about “selling yourself” to the judges to line up far enough apart to extend their so that they stay interested and watch your arms out to the sides. After a few minutes I form. If you are animated and bright and switched from the guest speaker for Qigong snappy and present a well-practiced kata to a motivational, employment coach. I asked you will probably win over the competitors them if they were planning to adopt their who did just as well but slouched while they

28 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 garbled their introduction and spoke in a excited about what they had learned and whisper as they looked at the floor. These are wanted to know more about making money life skills. Anyone who conquers the tourna- by being nice and polite. ment scene will have no trouble with a book A few months ago I was at a tourna- report, speech or a power point presentation ment judging the 12–14 year-old boys brown to the CEO of a company. belt forms division. There was a great deal of When I was a young teenager I was difference in the abilities of the competitors. privileged to study with Grand Master S. It amazed me to see that some of these boys L. Martin. Back then he was a young Shorin were excellent and performed their katas like Ryu nidan. He was a wonderful teacher and brown belts are supposed to. Some were do- a tough disciplinarian, too. We expected him ing well and it was obvious they were really to be and when we didn’t conduct ourselves trying as hard as they could. Then there were in a respectful or diligent manner we paid a few in very expensive uniforms and atti- the price. Silence waited for us when we be- tudes like Olympic stars who punched with gan our class—then push-ups, sit-ups, stance their thumbs dangling and hopped around training or even worse. As I stood in front to maintain their balance while trying to of those massage therapy students I kept kick the ceiling. Their kiais were loud and thinking “how disrespectful their attitudes rehearsed and so was their “mad face.” They were to me, and to Chrissy , their teacher. were awful and couldn’t win an orange belt How did they think that this was okay? Let division but they had no clue they were any me just state right here that if we had treated less than the excellent boys that competed a guest instructor like that we would have with them. I asked one boy, “What style are faced an entire night of sitting in silence with you?” He said “Karate.” I asked, “who is Sensei Martin staring at us with “that look” your teacher?” He said “Sensei.” on his face. And we would have sat there Brown Belts!! What is happening here? as long as it took. Then we would have sat That week I drove over to Grand Mas- another night if that was what he wanted. I ter S. L. Martin’s Kwan and we sat down to doubt that we would have even considered talk about the changes that have occurred in such actions in the first place because our the martial arts training recently. He and I parents would have taught us manners long can tell stories about the times we sat outside before we reached the dojo. The adults I after class and talked and laughed trying taught the other day had no real manners or to cool off and unwind before going home. spark or even interest in learning anything It was there that the bonds were forged from me—for the first half hour that is. Then between the teacher and the students. We they were actively involved in feeling their would listen to Sensei’s stories of his training chi, working with each other and learning a and the times he struggled or got away with basic qigong form. Once the energy changed something and then found out his teacher in the room I knew I had made a difference knew all along, etc. We learned history and and got through to them. Of course a few of we spent time outside the dojo doing demon- them want to train now, a few want to know strations and tournaments. How many mem- if I break boards and one even asked if I had ories were made while we sat in diners and to register my hands with the local police. homes eating and talking? We never consid- Chrissy told me that after I left they were continued on next page

Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 29 YOUR INNER SELF continued if it ever got back to GM Martin or his wife Master Judy Martin they would certainly be ered quitting and we were never bored. We reprimanded. And the parents know it too. were taught life skills and life lessons. There is no coddling or excuses made. I asked GM Martin what happened. He Before I left GM Martin’s school I asked said the new schools don’t have the time to him what could be done to bring back the sit outside after class. There’s another class old training and instill the right attitude starting up or the school is closing up for the and rekindle the old-style atmosphere of night. There is no time to get to hard work, hard knocks know the kids and there is cer- The traditional and deep wisdom back. tainly no punishing them for He said the Sifus, Senseis bad conduct! I know that his ways still hold and Masters have to say classes are still old school and to themselves, “ I had that there are plenty of rules and up in an era training but my students expectations of all the students don’t. “ There’s got to be a no matter what the age. where kids rule way to bring it back and still As I walked in the school pay the rent and keep the GM Martin was questioning the house and students on the mat. If what a 12 year old student why her rely on tweets I saw recently is the caliber uniform wasn’t ironed. She of the average student in the had been told it wasn’t her and texts for real world we have let them Mother’s job to iron it any- down big time. more, it was hers. Another communication. Ask yourself what student forgot his weapons for drew you into your study class. GM Martin told him that the penalty of the martial arts and what kept you train- for that was 25 push ups. He said he would ing when you didn’t feel the fire? What are expect to receive those 25 push ups before your best memories and whom do you still the boy left for the night. Then he said, remember and wish you could see again? “Either you give me the 25 push ups or your Are you building the same mindset in your father will do them but I will get 25 push ups students? Are they preserving and honor- before the night is over.” And he did! The ing the old ways? Are you teaching Kara-Te father sat there smiling and said he wasn’t or “Krotty?” Kung fu or “Sum Dum Goy” doing them and the kid better get busy. I to quote The Last Dragon. How would you loved the whole scenario. I can’t imagine feel if your teacher was sitting next to you that happening in the newer dojangs and as your students performed their katas for dojos. The traditional ways still hold up in you? There’s still time but its getting late. an era where kids rule the house and rely on tweets and texts for communication! The Sifu Karen Schlachter has studied many arts including Kodokan Judo, students in his class thrive and grow into Okinawan Shorin Ryu, Aikido, Sun Moon Fist Chinese Boxing and Yang capable young men and ladies. Their tour- Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong. She teaches Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong for nament skills are excellent but so are their Tranquil Seas Retreats, and is the Master Instructor at The Sun Moon Tao manners. They know better than to be rude Institute. She is a Master Instructor in Karuna and Usui Reiki and An De Divine Healing. You can contact her at [email protected] to any instructor in the tournament because

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have been practicing and in the street for over two teaching martial arts for hundred years. The good I48 years and during that boxer could win any street time I have seen several big fight and beat up anyone “changes” happen in the who didn’t know some basic world of combat sports and boxing skills. But boxing, street fighting. But the more like wrestling before it, never I see and learn the more I became a main-stream, big realize that nothing has really business. Sure, there were changed and everything is a few boxing schools, but actually going back to the very not that many and it only beginnings of fighting. If you knew how appealed to “tough guys” Where did all fighting who liked to hurt people start in the world?—wrestling. to take someone and more importantly didn’t Wrestling ruled the world of mind getting hurt when they hand-to-hand fighting for 2,000 down and break trained. So boxing ruled for years. If you got into a fight their neck, arms, centuries—then came Karate. without a weapon you would Everything changed usually end up on the ground or choke them dramatically with the arrival and the man who knew how to of karate in the West in the wrestle almost always won. If out, you could 1950s. You may know that you knew how to take someone win 90% of the karate is not really an ancient down and break their neck, art. It was popularized in arms, or choke them out, you fights in the Japan by Gichin Funakoshi could win 90% of the fights in in the 1910s and ‘20s. the real world. Yes, wrestling real world. It didn’t really come to ruled for millennia, but it America until after World wasn’t taught in schools or classes so it never War II and then grew even more with troops really caught on as a popular, main-stream returning from Vietnam. But enough of a activity. The only thing that stopped it from history lesson, let’s talk about the impact remaining the “king of the fighting arts” was of karate on combat sports and even street boxing. fighting. When boxing came along in the 17th Before karate came to America if you century it ruled the European and American were in a fight you boxed, often poorly, or fight scene both inside the ring and out rolled around on the ground—even more

32 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 poorly. 99% of fights went to fight to the finish and beating the bigger, stronger man and If you know how all takers and doing it easily. no one was really training the to box you’re The great boxers and kickers civilian masses in fighting often found themselves in the streets (self defense). prepared for a on the ground and more Karate, however, changed all importantly the man who that and now, for the first time, puncher. If you put them there knew exactly with a lot of hard training (and know how to what to do to keep them the training actually was hard there and break their arms or when karate first started, not stop a take- put them to sleep. And the like the “dance dojos” you find average street fighter, boxer so often now) you had distinct, down you don’t or karate champion, had no significant advantages in a get beat on the chance against even average street fight—namely kicks. I jiu jitsu players. Royce Gracie remember my first few school- ground. beat up four bad-ass street yard fights—not pretty. It was punks in one night to win the bad boxing and rotten rolling. But then I UFC championship. The family dominated learned to kick, and the next time the bad the fight world for over a decade. guy (I never started the fights) squared off, Then came Chuck Lidell, Tito Ortiz, Ken they found my foot in their face or ribs and Shamrock, Guy Mezger, and the people who the fight was over. They had no chance knew wrestling, boxing, AND karate, and to block it and no defense against a good the tables turned again. I used to think Lidell strong kick. It was like a ‘weapon from had killed the sport of MMA, but in reality, outer space,’ no one had ever seen a kicker what he did was elevate it to the next level. much less tried to block the kicks. You won If you know how to box you’re prepared for the fight because you did something that a puncher. If you know how to block a kick, worked and no one had ever seen or had you don’t get hurt with kicks. If you know any defense against it. how to stop a take-down (and get back up if But after a few years of the you are taken down) you don’t get beat on popularization of karate and its kicking, the ground. most people knew about kicks and most Practically speaking, it takes 10 years bad guys could block some kicks or at to be really good in wrestling, or 10 years least defend enough to stop your kicks and to be good in boxing, or 10 years to be good beat your butt. Karate schools (along with in karate, or 10 years to be good in ground Taekwondo schools) became popular. But jiu jitsu. With today’s MMA styles and after a few decades things again went stale training methods the time frame has greatly in the fight world—until “full-contact kick- decreased if you want to be a great combat boxing” became a big deal and the great fighter (but you have to train in all these kickers who also knew how to punch ruled disciplines). But ultimately the systems and the rings (and the sidewalks). the techniques haven’t changed, in fact, they That lasted 10 or 15 years and then have returned to the beginning. in the ‘90s the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Challenge) emerged because of those Check out more from Grandmaster Ted Gambordella. $100,000 newspaper ads the Gracie family www.tedgambordella.com ran which challenged anyone to a no-rules

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I guess I would have to say the way the “great” teacher from an “amazing” instructor communicates and relays all the teacher). information to the students and parents or 3) Has a systematic training method that spouses. produces results in his students (it’s no —Stafon Stevens good if the master has excellent skills but is incapable of passing them on in an Deep knowledge of the art. effective manner; this is, sadly, the norm — Cecil Washington for most of the kung fu and taijiquan masters I’ve learnt from, most of whom A master of the art. And that’s easy to said, “You will need ten years to learn to tell—try sparring with them—and if you use this kung fu/ for fighting.” can’t get even close—there is someone 4) Perhaps most importantly, they should that may be able to teach you something. practice high moral values (like it —Frank Cantrell or not, a master’s philosophy will “rub off” onto their students—a jerk will What makes an amazing instructor? tend to create more jerks. I’d have to say things like: This was actually the subject of a blog 1) Being a living example of what he post of mine. teaches (not only should he or she https://kungfurubikscube.wordpress. have the skills their art is purported to com/2013/01/29/learn-from-a-master- bring, but they should also inspire their youll-live-longer/ students to do their best and to let the —Frederick Chu dedicated student truly believe, “Wow, it might take hard work, but now I know it A great instructor or amazing instructor is possible to do XYZ.” has to care about their students. It all 2) Ideally, be knowledgeable about his art starts with caring. If you care about your and its relation to other, related students then you will strive for your arts (this, I feel, separates a “good” or students to develop into great martial

36 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 artists and great people, morally and Most of the amazing instructors that I physically. have been around are great teachers. — Gerald Hester They can’t help but be generous with their knowledge. One amazing instructor All of the above plus, he or she actually I know taught us a principle about instructs students in technique, theory, teaching using a math theory over What Makes an “Amazing” Martial history, etc....They don’t just sit around dinner. Sharing her knowledge is such and tell grand stories about the good old a part of who she is that you pickup all glory days. Also they walk the talk... kinds of things just being around her. Arts Instructor and Why? —Tony Pietras Many of the best pearls of wisdom that we received were over dinner, barbecues I would say that the instructor also at her house, etc. doesn’t bad mouth other styles, schools, —Ken Zimmerman Jr. or instructors. He/she doesn’t brag about his/hers past accomplishments. Someone who can come back to and — John Newport explain the basics in relentless and tireless manner, showing (that) all those A good instructor knows his stuff and is seemingly complex techniques are able to relate and transfer the knowledge actually just basics put together in very to whatever type of student (age or clever ways. One note however: one can skill level). An Excellent teacher is one see the amazing side of an instructor who can show you! Show you a way before having reached a given level, at a of moving to understand force, body point when you can say, “He is right, I mechanics, show application... in the understand now, and he told me all these moment... applications. He can take you years.” from a level where you learn forms to —Emmanuel P. where you learn to use the forms...and real time application. The relationship It is said that people don’t care how becomes very special. As you train, you much you know unless they know how are both growing and learning. a lot of much you care. Knowledge of the art respect there. That person has inspired is “cost of entry.” What makes a great and deeply ingrained a passion that teacher lies in the ability to transfer that would last a lifetime. knowledge. Some of the greatest coaches —Mercedes Godinez in pro sports were average athletes. — Rob Fox A great practitioner can do it. A great instructor has students that are great Go to www.officialkaratemag.com practitioners. to see even more comments on this topic. — Perry Culver

Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 37 Nutritional ™ self defense Craig Rubenstein Pre and Post Concussion Six Nutritional Heavy Hitters Part 1

hey have been all over the news in research has also been done with humans, the past two years and the media particularly those in the U.S. Military. Why coverage is increasing every day. the military? This is because there is very Concussions, or as little medication that has Tsome call them, mTBI (mild been effective in treating Traumatic Brain Injury), PCS concussions, and during the (Post Concussive Syndrome), wars in Iraq and Afghanistan or CTE (Chronic Traumatic there has been an average Encephalopathy), have been of three hundred concussions the focus of much scientific each month among soldiers. research and on the mind of So, what can be done every sports mom across the nutritionally for concussions? globe. According to both a What can be done Apparently, a lot! As I recent article in Medscape nutritionally for mentioned previously, most News, and the Centers of the research for both for Disease Control and concussions? protecting the brain before Prevention, it is estimated that a concussion, and treating 1.6 to 3.2 million sport and Apparently, a lot! a concussion once it occurs, recreation-related concussions has been done in animals, occur in the United States each year, and with increasing studies in humans. First, we nearly half of them are in children or will define what a concussion is. This will adolescents. help later on as we discuss how each nutrient The American Academy of Neurology interacts in the brain. We will also discuss the has even released a new set of concussion various signs and symptoms of concussions, guidelines for the first time since the late the differences in concussions between 1990s. With all of this, the one thing you children, adolescents and adults, and if age rarely hear about is, can any nutrition help and symptoms can predict how long it may to either protect the brain from the damage of take to recover. a concussion, or help to stabilize or reverse the What is a concussion? Well, there has damage after a concussion occurs? been much debate over the years about what This article will address these specific exactly a concussion is. Not too long ago, questions. Although the majority of research you were considered to have a concussion regarding the relationship between nutrition only if you lost consciousness from a head and concussions has been with animals, some injury. Now we know that this is far from

38 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 the truth. In fact, not only do you not have found that high school athletes took longer for to lose consciousness (according to some symptoms and neurocognitive performance to research only 10% of people do), but you improve. Dr Giza, who reported this, stated, don’t even have to hit your head. Many of “So we make an extrapolation that if there’s the concussions in military personnel have a trend that the high school athletes take occurred from the force of an explosion, longer to recover, that athletes younger than not from a direct blow to the head. We also high school might show the same trend”. know that many concussions happen during So what that means is that the younger whiplash injuries, like a car accident or if an the child, the longer the recovery can be. On infant is violently shaken. average, this seems to be in the range of three Concussions are the most common type of weeks. Unfortunately, many may experience traumatic brain injury and are often referred ongoing symptoms including, lingering to as mTBI. Concussions cause a variety of and intractable headaches, memory issues, physical, mental, cognitive, and emotional equilibrium and cognitive abnormalities, symptoms, which may not be recognized if depression, sleep disturbances and other subtle. People who have had one concussion emotional disorders that result in significant are typically more prone to another disability. This is typically called PCS (post concussion, often with less severe trauma. concussion syndrome). This syndrome often This is especially true if the new injury occurs leads to major disruptions in people’s lives, before the previous concussion has resolved. and may even cause a withdrawal from Multiple concussions may increase the risk school or military activity, the loss of a job or for dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and/or career, or divorce. depression later in life, and are associated According to the majority of the with chronic traumatic encephalopathy or literature, the initial symptoms that someone CTE (CTE can only be diagnosed after death experiences after a concussion, does not at the time of this writing). CTE has been the predict the length of their recovery or if big news lately in the NFL. The NFL has just they will suffer from PCS. For example, given G.E. (General Electric) $50,000,000 to in my practice, I recently saw a man who create diagnostic equipment that can actually suffered a concussion while skiing and had better detect concussions. total amnesia for a few hours but then was Headache is the most common symptom basically fine within a few days, whereas of a concussion. Dizziness, vertigo, vomiting, other patients who have not had any amnesia nausea, incoordination, balance/equilibrium from their head injury, come in a year after issues, light and sound sensitivities, their injury with full blown PCS. confusion, lack of focus and concentration, Current management of concussions “brain fog”, as well as irritability, tearfulness, typically involves monitoring people’s and inappropriate emotions are other neurological and psychological signs and very common symptoms. In adults these symptoms, as well as physical and cognitive symptoms typically resolve within 2-10 days. rest. The type of rest is a near shutdown of As reported at the most recent annual brain use. It is akin to your totally staying meeting of The American Academy of off of a badly sprained ankle until it heals, Neurology, three studies comparing high and then slowly introducing any stressors as school to collegiate and professional athletes continued on next page

Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 39 to not reinjure it. Rest in this case includes to poor functioning of the brain. This, along as much sleep as possible, no watching with the release of detrimental chemicals, television, no computer work, no video such as glutamate, adds to the disturbance of games, no bright lights or loud noises, no normal brain function and creates a state of texting, no studying, no going to school or energy depletion in the brain due to the brains work, no exercise or sports and nothing that exhaustive attempt to correct the dysfunction will physically jar the brain (even driving (this is where creatine and a ketogenic diet in the car), no headphones for music, are can help http://www.nap.edu/openbook. you getting it? As little brain stimulation as php?record_id=13121&page=140). There is possible, until significant improvement in also leakage of and disruption of the function signs and symptoms occur. Then stimulation of neurotransmitters (chemicals normally is introduced very slowly and carefully found in the brain that when released monitored for any provocation of symptoms. cause very specific and precise activities Dr. Russell Blaylock, a retired and responses to occur) thereby leading neurosurgeon, international lecturer, to dysfunction of normal brain processes nutritionist, and researcher has written a from memory and learning to maintaining paper outlining his theory on what actually equilibrium and mood. happens in concussions and PCS. The So, how can nutrition help? There are paper in its entirety can be found at http:// numerous nutrients that have been found www.sportsbrainpower.com/wp-content/ to be quite effective in animal studies and in uploads/2012/05/PCS_Natural_Final11152011. some human studies, specifically in regard pdf. to concussions. This is due to their powerful My recent telephone conversation with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects, him was quite enlightening. To sum up his and their significant enhancement of the theory, there is an activation of nerve cells in neuro-repair processes in the brain. the brain called microglia. When microglia Currently, the nutrients that show are activated, these cells release a series of the most compelling research and clinical immune factors causing an inflammatory promise are: Omega 3 fish oils (EPA-DHA), response, which is meant to be helpful. Then, vitamin-D, curcumin, resveratrol, creatine and if all goes well, these nerve cells switch to a magnesium. repair mode and release anti-inflammatory chemicals and growth factors. Unfortunately, NEXT ISSUE I will break down all of this second healing phase does not occur these nutrients and we’ll discuss how they can sometimes, which is especially true if a be of value in treating concussions. second injury is sustained before the first injury has healed. There are numerous changes in the nerve cells in the brain that have been noted Dr. Craig Rubenstein was a team Chiropractor to the US Freestyle Ski Team in 1990. He is also a certified clinical nutritionist and a Fellow and Diplomate in animal studies. Many of these changes in of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture. He operates his Park function relate to the covering or membrane Avenue practice in NY and a satellite office in Suffolk County, Long Island. You of the nerve being disrupted, and the levels can contact him at www.drrubenstein.com or at 631-696-2039. of mineral ions responsible for a nerve being able to fire correctly are imbalanced, leading

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think it was in Gichin Fu- terfully control the distance nakoshi’s autobiography between them and their oppo- that he introduced a bit of nents, closing (contracting) the a riddle. He spoke about distance when attacking, then I“the expansion and contrac- moving away out of range tion of the body.” Karateka (expanding the distance) when have been trying to figure out defending. exactly what he meant ever I have no idea what he since. actually meant as he never, Some believe he was to my knowledge, clarified it. talking about extension and I’ve seen some who claimed contraction of the muscles in to “know” what he meant. executing a technique. You But in logic, there is a dif- extend a punch, then retract ference between “knowing” it by contracting the opposing something and “believing” muscles – triceps out, biceps it. Knowing means you have back. There is a objective proof, something like Others have speculated difference you could present to a judge in that he meant the expansion court. A belief generally lacks of the body in inhalation and between verification and its support lies its contraction during exhala- merely upon a person’s opin- tion. Generally, we exhale for “knowing” ion. And those who would power, as when executing put words into others mouths a punch. At other times, we something have historically been greatly inhale for power, such as in off. (A famous case was when one of the moves near the end and the Chinese unearthed the first of the Shotokan version of copy of Sun Tzu’s Art of War Gojushiho Sho kata. The stan- “believing” it. and asked their greatest mar- dard surface interpretation of tial minds to fill in the gaps, this move holds that we inhale to expand where sections of the bamboo strips on which our chests as we extend and raise both arms it had been written were badly damaged. to break a bear hug. When they later unearthed another copy, A third interpretation is that it refers to with the missing sections intact, they found the expansion and contraction of the dis- that those who had confidently, in some case tance between bodies in a fight or match. arrogantly, filled in the previously missing Smart, highly skilled fighters generally mas- sections were far off.)

42 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 Funakoshi Sensei could have meant Finding the Right School none of the three interpretations I’ve put continued from page 7 forward. He could also have meant one of them clearly? Does he make eye contact with ev- them, two of them, or all three. ery student and at least once in every class, go to Perhaps there were applications there each person and correct their form. He shouldn’t that went beyond what he actually had in say, “No! Wrong.” Positive input is better, ie. mind when he said it. Perhaps there were “Try it this way. Good, try it again.” Then sin- other meanings, things he was aware of but cerely compliment a specific technique. didn’t mean when he made this specific Is the class disciplined and orderly? Does statement. Or, perhaps there could be inter- someone greet the students and guests and say pretations, things to be taken from it, that goodbye when they leave? Is the school clean (in- even he didn’t realize at the time. cluding the dressing rooms and bathrooms)? Are We acquire and expand our knowledge the instructors certified in first aid and do they via three sources. One, instruction from have a written plan to handle injuries? It should others. Two, personal experience. And, be posted on the wall. Important information to three, analysis and reflection. In the case of be included: Who makes the call for an ambu- “expansion and contraction”, I take all I can lance?; gives directions to the school?; somebody from it that is of value to me and my stu- should be outside to guide the paramedics in and dents. explain when it happened and what happened. Someone once asked a famous poet, If you’re thinking about learning MMA or Robert Browning I think, what he meant ground fighting styles there good and not-so- by a line in one of his poems. “What did good schools. Grappling is without doubt “King it mean to you?” he asked in return. The Of The Ring,” but it’s more a sport than a self- woman went on for five minutes about all defense strategy. Being on the ground has huge the things she had gotten from the line, disadvantages in a real fight! It requires a referee most of it clearly things he never intended to be a fair fight. Think about fighting the face- or realized were there. “That’s what I eating zombie of Miami. You will definitely be meant,” he told her. bitten and there’s no defense if his friends jump Great minds are often more than just in as well. Your eyes. and testicles are vulnerable repositories of knowledge, they are often to gouging and rupture. also mediums through which great visions That’s why I believe the best odds of safe, are channeled. So, for me, the question isn’t effective self-defense instruction is with the “What did he mean by this?” but rather mainstream, stand-up martial arts! “What are all the useful bits I can take from You just have to find a good, legitimate it?” school. Good luck, grasshopper.

—John Townsley, 9th Dan USA Karate Assn. Olympic NGB Board of Dir This column is taken from Jim Mather’s Karate Life Blog. Mr. Mather is a well known traditional karate master and historian. His blog traces USA Pankration Fed, NGB & Member FILA Olympic IGB Founder World his over 55 years in the arts including friendships with many icons & International Pankration Fed. Co-Founder US Karate Do Kai Board Of and celebrities. He is working on a new novel titled Arrow Catcher. He Advisors Taiho Jui Jitsu Assn. Board Of Advisors American Sport Education is on the Board of MAGI® and the Karate Masters Hall of Fame® Program National Faculty Instructor U S Karate Assn. Board of Directors You can contact him at [email protected]

Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 43 by GM Andrew S. Linick, Ph.D.

➤Give Your Mind a Swift Kick into High-Gear! Day 1, 6:00 A.M.: You’re up and out of bed news to watch after your heavy bag drills). before the alarm clock has even rung. It’s the Maybe you’re checking emails on your phone first day of your new martial arts/self-defense/ when you could be walking around the block exercise program. You’re bound and deter- doing the same thing. mined to get off on the right foot. So you don If this time inventory doesn’t yield a your favorite workout clothes, lace up your full 30 to 60 minutes for martial arts practice, brand-spanking-new cross-trainers and head reach for your schedule and simply highlight out for your inaugural 20-minute morning those activities of highest priority, including constitutional. You arrive home feeling re- your workouts. Then let the rest of your life freshed, energized, and ready to take on the flow around these immovable time commit- world. ments.

Day 43, 6:00 P.M.: Dinner’s done—time for GIVE IT TIME. the evening news. As you slip into that favor- To make home or dojo workouts a habit, you ite pair of sweats and flop down on the sofa, need to add it to your schedule and give it you realize that you missed your workout a specific time slot. Do not place exercise on today. Again. that laundry list of tasks that you’ll attend Uh-oh. Sounds like your get-up-and-go to when you have a few minutes to spare. got up and went. The good news: We have What time of day should you work out? I’ll lots of can’t miss tips to help you turbo-charge leave that up to your personal preference—al- your martial arts workout engine. though early birds are much less likely to be knocked off-balance by spur-of-the-moment TAKE TIME TO PRIORITIZE. meetings or family responsibilities. No matter Waiting for exercising in the dojo or health what time(s) of the day you choose, keep your club to fit into your life is like buying a shirt workout time consistent. two sizes too small and then expecting it to Make your workout an enjoyable must. get larger. You have to make working out fit You can boost your chances of exercising by your life-style, not the other way around. attaching your workout to something you Take inventory. For one week write absolutely have to do every day. If you’ve down how you spend your time. Chances signed up for a morning Zumba or kick-box- are, you’ll notice places where you can nip ing class, for example, you could leave your and tuck to free up a few minutes every day. house early without showering, so you have Maybe your CNN addiction could be sated to go to the dojo/gym before work. from the seat of a stationary bike (or DVR the

44 OFFICIALKARATEMAG.COM Spring 2013 DOUBLE YOUR FUN AND DOUBLE can’t squeeze in 60 minutes for practice. When YOUR PLEASURE. this happens, you should still try for at least Who says martial arts or home exercises have 30 minutes. Even though you’re not working to be all work and no play. Why not do some- out for the full session, you’re holding the thing that’s fun? place in your schedule. Be creative. Use your creativity to boost Care about your environment. Your the fitness potential of activities you might environment can make or break your exercise not even consider exercise, such as walking plans. If you don’t enjoy cold weather, find a your dog. treadmill/heavy bag to have handy when bad Set a goal. Sign up for some “fun runs” weather strikes. Or, if you live in a neighbor- and try to improve your times. hood where you don’t feel safe on the streets, try mall-walking or power-walking around a BE READY TO MOVE FAST—REFLEXIVELY. well-lit mall peppered with security guards. The easiest time to stray from exercising at home is five minutes before your planned TWO’S COMPANY, WHY GO IT ALONE? workout session. Have the desire to succeed, but don’t know Get geared up. Nothing can derail your how to channel that desire? Gather inspira- workout plans faster than shoes…still soggy tion from those around you. Follow the sage from the weekend hike. Make sure your gear advice of your respected teachers and you is always handy and ready to rock ‘n roll. If will undoubtedly see dramatic changes for you have to trip over your sneakers on your the better. way out the door, you’re one step closer to Choose a realistic role model/mentor. leaving with them on. Oprah is not a realistic role model. Sure, she Simplify location. When you are not has lost weight and she exercises. But she also working out at the dojo, are you really going has a whole entourage of people to take care to hop in your car after dinner, drive over to of the everyday obligations that eat up most that lovely park on the other side of town, of your time. Find someone who is like you— jog or power walk for 30 minutes, get back in someone with your kinds of obligations, your car, and drive home three nights a week? obstacles, and time limitations. A respected Probably not. A briskly paced power walk teacher/coach/mentor/senior black belt who around your neighborhood won’t be as scenic works out like clockwork is an excellent as a hike in the hills, but it’s a lot easier to do choice. Be careful in choosing a mentor. Em- regularly. brace the philosophy of one who can prove to Just do it-NOW! Promise yourself 60 to you that turbo charging your workouts will 90 minutes of truly awesome workout time help program you for success! at least three days a week. That means 60 to Recruit a coach. Enlist your spouse, your 90 minutes of heavy moving around, not 15 friends, or anyone else you trust to keep you minutes for finding your shoes, one for tying pointed in the right direction. So when you’ve them, and 15 for locating your shades, apply- vowed to walk at 6:00am every morning ing sunscreen, and pulling yourself together and one day you decide to sleep in, it’s your after your workout. Let’s be realistic. Just set spouse’s job to say, ”Darling, ‘up and at ’em!’” aside an hour or more, if that’s what you re- This puts people around you on notice ally need. Doing less in this case is not more! that your workout time is extremely impor- Trade 60 for 30. There will be days tant to you. In the future, they’ll know not to when, despite the best-laid plans, you just schedule other activities during your personal

Martial Arts Grandmasters International TM 45 workout time. Pair Up, Pare Down Get a personal martial arts trainer on About two weeks into Bob’s weight-loss program, call. DVDs or even online videos can not only his wife, Barbara, tricked him into exercising. She teach you proper self-defense techniques but suggested walking to the bagel shop for breakfast can also keep you energized and motivated. instead of driving. Soon, this became a weekend You can have wealth, success, and happiness routine. beyond your wildest dreams. All you have to “Barbara is my number-one buddy,” says do is have the courage to pursue them. Dream Bob. “On days that I didn’t feel like working out, she big dreams (they require no more imagination gets me going.” than small ones!). Pairing up with someone to lose weight or simply getting in better shape should provide you with plenty of good old motivation, buddy support, REWARD YOURSELF TODAY—IT’S LATER and tremendous enjoyment. THAN YOU THINK! Although Bob’s wife is his best buddy, you A system of reward and “punishment” may may feel more comfortable with a buddy outside be just the extra push you need. your family (then you won’t feel like you’re being Keep on track. Sometimes focusing on watched). the negative can be a real plus. That’s what Another good idea is a foursome. If one researchers found when they tested various person misses a workout, you’ll still have some com- methods of self-monitoring on exercise class pany. A threesome may leave someone feeling like attendance. People who X’ed their calendars the odd one out, but it could work, too. when they didn’t work out went as often as If you don’t already have a male/female people who put X’s on their calendars every buddy in mind, here are some ways to find one: time they did go to the dojo/gym. And both groups did better than people who didn’t n At your workplace, put a “wanted” notice in your track workouts at all, and people who used company newsletter. A buddy at work makes it more appealing to power walk on your lunch hour. a checkmark for workout days and an X for workouts skipped. n At your health/martial arts club, put up a bulletin- Researchers suspect that the “punish- board note. You’re sure to find a health-conscious ment” of recording a missed workout can be person who’d like to join you in doing regular work- motivating for some people. No matter what outs, power walks, or philosophical talks. type of record-keeping system you choose to use, make it a daily event. People who tracked n At your church, synagogue, or school, you could workouts either way hit the dojo/gym more make new friends who share your martial arts often than those exercisers who waited until interests. the end of a week or so to tally their work- outs. n On the Internet, surf to find a pal. For those who Give yourself special treatment. In the are shy, using the Internet provides a comfortable first few months of an exercise program you anonymity. You can find someone to talk to about might need to give yourself a blue ribbon now martial arts, exercise and nutrition, and still remain anonymous. and then for your achievement. Just remem- ber to reward the behavior, not the outcome. In other words, focus on the fact that you’ve walked or worked out 5 times this week, not that you’ve lost 3 pounds.

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