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Principles vs. Techniques. It’s Your Life on The Line.

Posted by gil on August 24, 2009

Learning self defense or combat techniques won’t help you as much as learning sound principles and body mechanics.

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Systema Combat System in Sarasota FL, an Introduction.

Posted by gil on August 12, 2009

Here is an excellent introduction to Systema posted on my instructor Marc Bresee’s site systemasarasota.com, and reposted here with his permission. We have a great class here in Sarasota. In my opinion Systema is one of the very best self defense systems out there.. Systema is a Martial Art with roots in ancient Russia. It [...]

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The Negative Side of Group Politics.

Posted by gil on March 9, 2009

I often wonder how seemingly intelligent people hold certain opinions that slap the face of logic. The fact is that we are to an extent the product of the groups we live or work in. The danger for anyone in a group, work or otherwise, is that ideas formed in those groups get bounced back [...]

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The Philosophy of Sailboats and Real Freedom.

Posted by gil on February 8, 2009

I had never been interested in boats until a few years ago. Not that I didn’t have the opportunity to sail, but the North Sea isn’t a friendly body of water, not to mention the weather.. My first day on a boat was out of Dunkerque (WWII buffs know the town) in a heavy chop [...]

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Darwin Award Nearly Awarded in Bradenton Florida.

Posted by gil on January 22, 2009

I just can’t believe it! I guess you shouldn’t let actors near guns, not in Bradenton anyway. I live in Sarasota (a few miles away), and can’t help but comment on this perfect example of ignorance and stupidity when it comes to firearm safety: BRADENTON, Fla.: Tragedy nearly struck a group of actors in Florida [...]

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