#tekiojutsu

Andrea and I spent about 2 hours today training with our favorite German born sensei. Martial arts, especially for those of us without the benefit of eyesight, is about connection. The 3 of us trained in the park connecting through the techniques and drills, as well as connecting as friends and fellow human beings. So often we try to do a thing or lots of things. Maybe take a page from the book of my favorite little green dude. “Do or do not. There is no try.” Simplicity is where peace is found. Andrea took this picture of the park where we trained today. In it you can see the fountain, and the red tiles surrounding it. There are palm trees and a green grassy area visible in the background. #BlindSurfer #TeamLoya #TekioJutsu #JediWisdom #connection #karate #budo #martialarts #jiujitsu #BJJ #BlindAdventurer #JoshuaTheJedi #AdventureMind (at Solana Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cax5bUIP9k-/?utm_medium=tumblr

On October 19, I was promoted to 3rd degree blackbelt in Tekio Jutsu, the adaptive martial arts program @aloya319 and I teach at the Blind Community Center of San Diego. (Free classes each Thursday and Saturday at 9:00 AM) (Andrea was also promoted to 3rd degree black belt, and she has now been named our program’s cheif instructor.) In these 2 clips, I demonstrate dynamic movement as part of my self-defense and pressure tested response with Sifu Harinder Singh, President and CEO of the Jeet Kune Do Athletic Association. It was an honor to have Sifu Singh as my partner. For my blind friends out there, the zapping sound you here is a shock knife that I am defending entirely by feel. Don’t worry. We don’t pull out the shock knife on your first day. Also stoked to have some of my Studio 540 family there that day. If you look closely, you might be able to notice a few of them in the background. Video credit goes to @nunchuckcanuck - @sifusingh @lagunajkd @gqdojo @studio540 @joeljitsu @onnit #MartialArts #TekioJutsu #SightBeyondSight #Surfight #Studio540 #GuardianQuest #JoshuaTheJedi #AdventureMind (at Blind Community Center of San Diego) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4dTK-KpWSM/?igshid=1p0iq9dcyduy9

Me and three students from the adaptive martial arts program @aloya319 and I teach at the Blind Community Center of San Diego. Free classes to anyone who wants to train, no matter any disability or fitness level. Anyone can train with the right mindset. Also, classes are completely free! Every Thursday and Saturday morning from 9 AM to 11 AM. #martialarts #karate #jiujitsu #adaptivemartialarts #tekiojutsu #blind #blindempowerment #sightbeyondsight #TeamLoya #JoshuaTheJedi #payitforward #AdventureMind (at Blind Community Center of San Diego) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bozhkJuQQ/?igshid=m8o6vp90vil4