#flagstaffstrong

[aikipilgrim]

I am certainly no #nunchucks wizard. (As you can see at the end of the video.) But they make extraordinary rug beaters. ... I've greatly reduced my animal product consumption since acquiring this bison hide. (Working toward #veganathlete ) But, I am so grateful for the warmth and comfort this big brother has provided over the years. Survived a few 0° nights thanks to this fella. I look forward to a time when these amazing creatures are plentiful again. No disrespect was intended in the making and sharing of this video. #lifestyleofawarrior #flagstaffstrong #winteriscoming #toughlove #familyheirloom #kungfulife #martialartslifestyle #everythingiskungfu #trainoutside #selfmastery https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpi8veihsCs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wuz2z28b5hps

[aikipilgrim]

1st Sundays, Rolling and Falling open mat. Working on some progressions. 🎉👺🎉 #sacredmountainkungfu #flagstaffmartialarts #flagstaffstrong #mrzeeeee #bokken #aikijutsu #lifestyleofawarrior #martialartstraining #kungfulife @sacredmountainkungfu @lifestyleofawarrior @backyard_bugeisha (at Sacred Mountain Fighting and Healing Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnRXMuFBBtm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2vdmntkzp9tj

[aikipilgrim]

A peek into application drills for the Butterfly Palms technique out of the Tiger form here at @sacredmountainkungfu #sacredmountainkungfu #flagstaffmartialarts #flagstaffstrong #kungfuapplications #lifestyleofawarrior #kungfulifestyle #shaolinkungfu #mrzeeeee https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJu0ObBJaC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gy9l4z3yyy4e

[aikipilgrim]

Got out and used the Jian Trainer and Destroyer Sheild by #purpleheartarmoury (An atypical combination, I know) with @bryangunnbooks ... Regardless, I was really pleased with the #jiansword overall. My shoulder and wrist strength need some development. (As well as my form!) The trainer was a bit heavier than the Cold Steel version. Because of the heft, I wasn't going to get away with sloppy or flailing cuts. Ultimately, a plus! ... But the balance was very nice. If I clicked into good techniques and smooth flow, the sense of heaviness melted away. ... Having more rigidity was REALLY nice. Defensive capability skyrocketed. And, there was still a little bit of flex to the trainer. As my strength and skill increase I imagine I could make better use of that flexibility. ... I had requested that PHA flip the guard so that I could catch my opponents sword, instead of deflecting it. I'm really happy they accommodated. Didn't catch it in this video but it certainly proved handy and added a great dynamic to my technique. ... Definitely two thumbs up from this amateur's hands. ... #sacredmountainkungfu #swordsparring #hema #sansaijian #swordfighting #allwaysbetraining #aikipilgrim #everythingiskungfu #flagstaffstrong #flagstaffmartialarts #hardknocks #kungfuapplications #lifestyleofawarrior #martialartslife #realkungfu #shaolinsword #trainoutside #weaponssparring #mrzeeeee