Ai-Uchi Posted by Matt Little on 14th Apr 2022 “Death never takes a wise man by surprise; he is always ready to go” – Jean de la FontaineAi-Uchi is a concept in the classical martial arts of Japan that translates literally as “mutual strikes.” It … read more
Take Their Back Posted by Matt Little on 28th Mar 2022 "In battle, if you make your opponent flinch, you have already won." - Miyamoto MusashiIn the mixed martial arts world, when one fighter gives the other their back out of fear or panic, the bout is al … read more
The Sword That Gives Life Posted by Matt Little on 24th Mar 2022 "is bias to think that the art of war is just for killing people. It is not to kill people, it is to kill evil. It is a strategem to give life to many people by killing the evil of one person." ~ Yagy … read more
The Medium and the Message Posted by Matt Little on 11th Mar 2022 “The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.” - Bruce LeeThe medium and the message. I see these get confused all the time. I’ve seen it in the martial arts world almost my entire life. It’s the prima … read more
Awareness Posted by Matt Little on 7th Mar 2022 “Drop as deeply as possible into stillness, into whatever is unfolding in the present moment.” - John Kabat-ZinAwareness. This mental attribute is essential for anyone who wishes to excel at shooting, … read more