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Greetings, and welcome to my web sight. The purpose of this site is to share wisdom of the warrior lifestyle. I will also share things that are also important to me, or that I feel you may like. I hope some of the things here will help you along your path. - Alain
Shibumi is a Japanese word describing simple elegance, an aura of quiet perfection. Shibumi is austere. It never appears busy or embellished. The smooth curve of a Japanese sword is shibumi, but a gold-plated, pearl-handled pistol is merely garish. Warriors pursue shibumi , and with that, I want this site to be simple with good content.
If you think that makes this site boring, you need to remember that real warriors are amused and a little disgusted with the foolish antics and flashy colors and emblems of many modern martial artists. The traditional stylist outshines them all in a plain, unadorned uniform bound by a simple, ragged belt. That is shibumi.
This site is new, and I'll be adding to it continuously to provide more information on the way of the warrior: Body, Mind, and Spirit. Please visit again.
Let me know what you think about my page. Send mail by clicking here.
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Check out the Paladin Press Author of the Month for a bio, pics and interview with Alain.
Realistic Self-Defense
Hard-Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks: How to Avoid a Fight and Things To Do When You Can't or Don't Want To by Alain Burrese with a Forward by Marc "Animal" MacYoung. This book has a lot of valuable information on violence and self-defense.
Marc " Animal " MacYoung has authored 10 books and 5 videos on street violence, self-defense and survival. He is also a good friend. Learn more about him here, and check out the link to his web page on No Nonsense Self-Defense.
Peyton Quinn is an author and instructor on self-defense and the realities of fighting. This page tells a bit about him and Rocky Mountain Combat Applications Training. (With a link to his web page.)
Bob Orlando is an author and instructor of Indonesian fighting arts, a mix of pentjak silat and Chinese kuntao. Learn about him here, with a link to his web page.
Hapkido
Hapkido
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Hapkido is my primary art. I have studied others, but Hapkido is my primary and favorite. I hold a black belt in Hapkido from the Korea Hapkido Federation. This section will be devoted to this art
Including information and reviews of my video:.
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Kicking
Shawn Kovacich set a world record of 10,502 high kicks in 5 hours and 30 minutes, only to break that record with 11,000 high kicks in 5 hours, 18 minutes and 43 seconds.
Shawn is a friend, and he has written some excellent books on kicking. Find out more about him, and check out his site through the link.
Books:
Alainbooks
I am a voracious reader, and have quite a library. Here are books on Martial Arts, Self-Defense, Self-Improvement, Health and Fitness, Spiritual Studies and many others. Check them out and order from Amazon.com.
Warrior Quotes
Warrior Quotes You can learn a lot from these quotes and passages on warriorship.
Articles
Articles This section has articles I have written, and others that I like.
Korea Herald articles by Alain Burrese; Great Teachings, Admiral Yi Sun-shin, Martial Arts, Tigers, Safety, King Sejong, Lost Childhood.
The Road To Hana by Hee Il Cho
Spiritual Insights
Spirit Different teachings, thoughts, and ideas dealing with the spirit.
Fitness
Links
Links Go to this page for links to the following subjects: Hapkido, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Magazines, Health and Fitness, Self-Defense, Spiritual Sights and More......