Bonus Patreon Content April 30, 2020January 3, 2022 TW. Smith Bonus CategoryYou Must Fire BackFinding the Archer Inside to Fight Back This video is based on one of the lessons I was taught during KungFu. “Find the Archer” is the metaphor of learning how to overcome being a target in so many instances. Our Martial Arts Journey provides many opportunities to learn. For me, cultural experiences resonated most. So join me, while I take a half-hour walk on a NC parkway, as I share what was a life-changing principle.... Read more...Train Like You Want SomethingThere is a Big Difference Between “Doing the Right Things” and “Doing the Right Things For a Reason”. When You Add ‘Purpose’ behind your training. You go from swinging a significant wooden mallet, to swinging a life changing steel hammer. Things change fast. Recently I have put more purpose in my training. Which means I have some very specific things I am looking to change. This has always been very beneficial for my development. However, I have to watch out that I don’t go too far. I can go from ‘driven with purpose’, to ‘obsessed with results’ if not careful. This has always been my slippery path. Either way though, there is nothing quite like having a fire that you want something, and somehow you are going to get it. Have a Great Practice Today! Enjoy the small summer Workout videos. Tim When You Train Hard and have playful tests, all your skills and flaws come to the surface. When you laugh at the end, you bring youthfulness to your your heart.... Read more...The Father of Close Quarter CombatWilliam Fairbairn has long been recognized as one of the most influential martial artists in history. Perhaps not by the academics, but my several countries, battles and armies, he is one of the best that has ever lived. In original episodes KFP 138 and 139, published in August 2017, I take us through the journey of his military career, the incredible life changes that nearly got him killed and sought out martial arts, then how he began changing a city that was infested with the worse criminal element that is recorded in modern history. Trained police officers chose to stay and work against Al Capone, than go work with William Fairbairn and his elite force. Then he retires and takes on a new status, training some of the most incredible agents that the world has seen to disrupt Adolph Hitler. Included are the two original episodes, plus another 40 minute extra on the life of the Father of Close Quarter Combat, William Fairbairn. Your support goes right back into the program, Thank You! Tim... Read more...Tao of Judo AudioBook : IntroductionThe ‘Tao of Judo’ is an excellent read from an Judo Old Timer, Kevin Cavalcanti. Over a year ago, I had published a Podcast Book Review of the work. ‘Eastern Wisdom for Western Practice’ is a written perspective from a man who followed the development of Judo, that was changed into a sport. Where did that leave the Traditional Judoka? What was left out of the Traditional Judo, that was replaced with sport pursuit? Kevin authorized me to transform this book into an audiobook format, and Patreon’s will get it first. Part 1 : The Full Introduction... Read more...My Take – Illusions of SimplicityI was shy of my 10,000 daily steps. The ice/snow was starting to fall, but if I was gonna go, the time was now. As I take the woodsy walk near my mom’s house, I talk about my curse, that helps me, and bites me, “The Illusion of Simplicity” where Less is Clearer. The Illusions of Simplicity... Read more...Mudra’s For Meditation EbookHand Gestures have been used for centuries as a form of communication. Consider the simple prayer hand gesture, or a soldier salute to another, they are simply forms of communication. In Martial Arts, we have several hand ‘gestures’ that are designed to communication respect or committment. Some of these are held as part of the practitioners meditation in Chinese Martial Arts. Hand mudra’s can be thought of as simply gestures to encourage the practitioner into deeper practice. They can be as simple or as esceteric as you want to make them. I found that ‘cataloging’ certain attributes through the form of a mudra was beneficial, though I may not practice a strict Taoist / Buddhist format each time. In 2012, I compiled some of the mudra’s for a reference, and my students wanted copies. I decided I would provide this to you, as a thank you for the support.... Read more...Leg It Thru Pinehurst NCafter I get off work, I needed some downtime. Thought you might Enjoy doing a little tramp around Pinehurst North Carolina with me. He’s simple small town, that I grew up in.... Read more...KFP 171 – Martial Mind Over MuscleBonus Episode The Bonus Episode Audio and 14 Page PDF is available to be downloaded also at Patreon.com/twsmith During the 33 minute Bonus Episode, we are going to take the lesson of KFP 170 : Martial Action vs Movement and answer questions, for example : How does motor resonance activate?How do we utilize it?What is the effect of Observatory Continuity to our ability to respond?How do we train it?What is a technique of a ‘Gentle Interrogation’?What is a mental pre-emptive strike? Episode Outline My Dad Fights Off a German SheppardWasting MotionShurite BuJutsu Kai Seminar Define Motor Resonance in PerformanceMotor Resonance Mind-ReadingActivating Mirror NeuronsThe Cognitive Motor FunnelSuccess Takes More Than Physical SkillThe 2 Systems for 1 ActionBody Language Transform from Movement to ActionGentle Interrogation with EscapeBody Language IntroBody Language 101 5 Observatory Continuity Exercises (Audio Version)... Read more...KFP 152 – Identity – WellBeing – SpiritWalking the Path “What Makes SomeOne Who Calls Themselves a Martial Artist any Different Than Someone Who Knows Fighting Techniques?” How Can We Understand Martial Arts From an Internal Perspective? Peel back the solutions during this episode. “The Impact of the Martial Arts Path”, “If You Choose to Walk it”, is an episode that has been simmering for 18 months. Based on a 160 page thesis titled : Martial Mind: Examining the Relationship among Martial Arts Participation, Identity, and Well-Being Written in 2010, by Micheal Mainland This episode brings something to every style and every level of Martial Arts Practitioner. When completed, you will be given the information to implement into your practice or into your school. Download the 17 page PDF Summary : I added details to the download, that were not in the podcast, that you may find useful. Excellent Book : You may also find interesting:... Read more...Essence of Hop Gar Trailer... Read more...
