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Category: Musings

  • The Book of 5 Rings – Summary

    Born in the 16th century, near the end of the Japanese civil war, Miyamoto Musashi was a nomadic samurai who fought in a small number of battles, but dozens of duels. He is known as Japan’s greatest swordsman. The book has had a huge impact on culture in East Asia and on business etiquette. There…

  • Training Goals for Summer 2018

    I basically want to become an enlightened, humble MMA meathead. Training Goals: Outcome Goals Fix Back & Neck (make them less, painfully stiff) Fix Golfer’s Elbow – so it’s not constantly painful Improve Left Hip mobility so I can do a left high kick/roundhouse Improve Cardio (not sure of precise goal on this yet, will…

  • Alternative Cancer Treatments that Work

    Most doctors, government recommendations and mainstream-media publications tend to be a decade behind the actual research…bit of a sweeping statement but in my experience it’s true. It’s the same with cancer treatment, unfortunately. Here are some treatments backed by science – please note that most work in conjunction with treatments such as chemotherapy, according to…

  • Goals for the rest of 2017

    Training Goals Outcome Goals Shoulder Mobility – To be able to grip my hands behind my back By January 1st Do 10 Turkish Get Ups with 8kg weight by January 1st MMA – Have an effective standing & guard guillotine choke by January 1st MMA – Be able to skip, without tripping for 2.5 minutes…

  • What is Kundalini Yoga?

    wow! Mind blown! I feel like I’ve isolated myself quite a bit from ‘mainstream’ people already – always talking about Buddhism, Stoicism, Ram Dass, DMT, frontal lobe Vs Limbic sytem etc. I think it’s fair nice to say that most people don’t get me! So rather than attempt to talk to people about Kundalini Yoga,…

  • Infographic – Beginner’s Guide to Photography

    I was learning about photography and got a bit carried away and made an infographic:   So if you’re looking to do photography for an MMA or martial arts event you will probably want A fast shutter speed to freeze movement You’ll need a wide aperture to capture enough light in the indoors A High…

  • The Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    I must admit that I have been a little cynical of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) in recent years but realise that I’ve been a bit of a bellend – projecting my own insecurities onto it. For example, blaming the cost of gis, tournaments, memberships etc. for my lack of interest & progression, is just me…

  • Joe Rogan Experience with Alex Jones

    Eddie Bravo was on this podcast too:   Alex Jones is a commentator on politics and is regarded as a conspiracy theorist. He has a growing following after some of his theories have turned out to be true. He is pro-Trump. They talk about how the internet is killing television and mainstream media They talk…

  • Psilocybin for Depression & Anxiety

    Psychedelics & Mental Health Psilocybin is found in ‘magic mushrooms’ Disclaimer – eating the wrong mushrooms can kill you! Research from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine demonstrated that people showed a long term positive increase in mood after a controlled session with Psilocybin 46 participants, average age 46, received either a fake/placebo or psilocybin. 94%…

  • Journaling Gratitude for Wellbeing & Mental Health

    Wee video I made:   Gratitude Choose 3 things that you’re grateful for each day, and express why and how happy it makes you feel. For example: “It is awesome that I don’t have to pay for parking at work, this saves me £100 a month compared to my old job. And I don’t have…