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Attitude is the key to understanding so much of what we do. When we enter the training studio, right attitude demands that we bow. It

Sifu. Mark Ringer

Most people will be aware that economy of motion implies using a straight punch; the straightest, shortest route to the target. Get in close, keep

Sifu. Mark Ringer

During classes you will be told to relax your shoulders, keep your spine straight, have your weight on your toes, bend your knees, keep your

Sifu. Mark Ringer

Every technique we teach must be the best option in a given situation. If a technique is beautiful but doesn’t work that well, teach it

Sifu. Mark Ringer

The one thing in life that always seems to get its way is water. It will always find a way to the sea. Put a

Sifu. Mark Ringer

It is so often the case that the most useful lessons (and, it appears, the hardest) are the simplest. In Yorkshire they say “If things

Sifu. Mark Ringer

There are laws of motion in every area of life. Inertia and momentum are fundamental. It takes a lot of effort to get something started

Sifu. Mark Ringer

One root of both depression and anxiety is where you live… Anything that requires your total focus on the present will distract you from other

Sifu. Mark Ringer

Over the last few weeks I’ve had several similar conversations and when that happens the ideas involved invariably cause me to consider if a blog

Sifu. Mark Ringer

I grew up at a time of international anxiety. When I left school in 79 the principal topic of conversation among my peers was, what

Sifu. Mark Ringer

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