Tonight is the Black Belt Training Camp. Our next crop of candidates begins the long process of preparing for the best day of their martial arts lives! This article will be helpful if you’re working toward your Black Belt at Northern Chi, or if you’re facing Black Belt tests in personal and professional life as [...]
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Your Black Belt Test…
Posted in Black Belt Mindset, Events, Training, tagged Black Belt Mindset, Black Belt Test, Jim Bouchard, practice on April 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Self-defense…with a sword?
Posted in Posts by Master Jim, Self-Defense, Training on April 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s one for you. The technique is pretty bad, but he got the job done! A jeweler defeats robbers wielding a sword and and axe! I know I say we don’t train with swords for practical self-defense, but this is why I also say, “Never say never!” Here’s the video… Come back after watching and [...]
Bat wielding owner slows thief
Posted in Self-Defense, Training on April 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Watch this video… Tactically you should find some flaws with this one. Notice how difficult it is to control the weapon and remember our tactical rule to control the weapon at our center. With the weapon waving freely in the air it’s amazing that it didn’t discharge and hit the clerk who was coming in [...]
The “Secret” of the Martial Arts!
Posted in Black Belt Mindset, Personal Development, Posts by Master Jim, Training, tagged Black Belt Mindset, Jim Bouchard, martial arts, practice on April 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
By Master Jim Bouchard The “secret” of martial arts is, in one word, “practice.” Practice and discipline are essential ingredients to enjoy success in martial arts. Works pretty good for the rest of your life too! “Simple, not easy! In fact, earning a Black Belt is simple; the keys are dedicated practice and perseverance. Keep [...]
