Bruce Lee : The Divine Wind HowStuffWorks "How Verbal Self-Defense Works" Lots of people think verbal self-defense means fighting back. Their image of verbal self-defense is a collection of killer smart cracks plus strategies for using language to wipe the floor with their opponents. It's not an accurate image. In this edition of How Stuff Works, I'd like to show you a different way to relate to other people, especially when you disagree. Why Verbal Self-Defense? It has undoubtedly happened to you. This isn't trivial. Obviously it's to your advantage to stay out of arguments in both your personal and your professional life, unless something truly important -- something about which you care profoundly -- is at stake. The answer is pretty simple, and it's a relic of the days when humankind dealt with sabertooth tigers at close range on a regular basis. This part of your brain can still be a good thing on those very rare occasions when you do face imminent life-threatening sudden peril from tornadoes or terrorists or mad gun-toters.
10 Mind-Blowing Theories That Will Change Your Perception of the World | Reality is not as obvious and simple as we like to think. Some of the things that we accept as true at face value are notoriously wrong. Scientists and philosophers have made every effort to change our common perceptions of it. The 10 examples below will show you what I mean. 1. Great glaciation is the theory of the final state that our universe is heading toward. 2. Solipsism is a philosophical theory, which asserts that nothing exists but the individual’s consciousness. Don’t you believe me? As a result, which parts of existence can we not doubt? 3. George Berkeley, the father of Idealism, argued that everything exists as an idea in someone’s mind. The idea being that if the stone really only exists in his imagination, he could not have kicked it with his eyes closed. 4. Everybody has heard of Plato. In addition to this stunning statement, Plato, being a monist, said that everything is made of a single substance. 5. 6. Enternalism is the exact opposite of presentism. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Nutrition Tips for MMA Fighters It’s time to pay respects to an unsung hero in mixed martial arts: MMA fighter’s diet and nutrition. We see the shredded bodies, the sweat and the full 3rd round gas tanks. Let’s take a step back to the gas pump. What to eat There is a difference between a professional athlete’s nutritional needs and goals vs a causal MMA’ers. When to eat The most important meal of your day is the meal after your workout. Eating Wisdom Food journal. Supplements, Cutting Weight and the like Wanna look ripped? The Liquid Portion Drink a gallon of water a day. Choices You have to make a choice on how serious you are going to be about athletics and health. Be Sociable, Share! Tags: anderson silva, billy rush, cutting weight, diet, losing wieght, meals, nutrition
Inspiration Gallery #189 – Quotations In From up North’s inspiration galleries we present the latest of our findings from the wonderful world of design. Amazing high quality artworks in various categories from great designers all over the globe. Wasted time May the bridges I burn light the way The best way to predict the future is to create it Future – Submitted by Housseynou Fall Happy Death – Submitted by Housseynou Fall I recently found a guy named Julian Bialowas who’s a photographer and graphic design student from Canada. How to Get Bruce Lee Like Strength Without Ever Going to a Gym | zen habits Article by Zen Habits contributor Jonathan Mead; follow him on twitter. “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless – like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Bruce Lee was a paragon of cool and an icon of the ultimate bad-ass. What’s more impressive is that Bruce trained his body without ever stepping into a gym and with very little use of weights or machines. Here are just a few of Lee’s physical feats: Performed one-hand push-ups using only the thumb and index finger.Could hold an elevated v-sit position for 30 minutes or longer.Could throw grains of rice up into the air and then catch them in mid-flight using chopsticks.Could break wooden boards 6 inches (15 cm) thick.Performed 50 reps of one-arm chin-ups. I thought about getting rid of my gym membership altogether, but I didn’t want to sacrifice my health or physical fitness.
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An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments Boxing Masterclass - How To Punch Harder A little while ago, I wrote an article on Top 10 Techniques To Increase Punching Power which demonstrated brief but useful tips. This guide on how to punch harder is a much more comprehensive guide where I’ll break down each component of internal and external factors that make up a fighter’s punching power. Ultimately, your entire body should be acting as one to deliver energy all the way from your feet to your fist. Upper Body Head Watch Your Opponent: Keep your eyes fixated on your opponent at all times. Shoulders Turn Your Shoulder: When you turn the shoulder of the arm you’re using to throw a punch, it adds momentum and torque into your punches. Arms Fully Extend Your Arm: This only applies to straight punches. Hands Loosen Your Hands: Make sure that your hands are loose before you throw a punch. Lower Body Waist & Hips Add Rotation: Throwing a punch is a similar motion to swinging a golf club or a baseball bat. Legs Feet A heavy bag allows you to work on your power punching. Other Factors