Warrior Tech with Tenguka

Beyond Ninja training...taking it to the next level

2011-10-16T19:46:00.005-04:00

Since I was about 16 I had this dream of training as a ninja. I was enamored with all the ninja movies of the 80's and I bought and read all of Stephen K Hayes's books. They were gold to me and I had plans of one day training with him in Ohio. In the mean time I was training in Mas Oyama's Karate and thought of myself as being able to handle any situation if it came to it. It wasn't until I was 22 and I had moved to Mesa, Arizona when I had my first chance to train in Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu. There were actually two instructors in town, Peter Crocell and another fellow from Australia, Chris Graham. As fate would have it I ended up training with Chris. It was exactly what I had always been looking for, I learned rolling and many of the techniques that I was familiar with from Stephen K Hayes's books. All the Karate I had learned was crap and I found out how easy it was to take out anyone who fights face to face or throws high kicks. I learned to take out opponents within seconds, not sparring for 10-15minutes, in fact, in Ninjutsu we didn't spar as everything was real combat. We just did it slow at first until our skill level improved.

After a year I moved with Chris to Flagstaff, AZ where we started a school at a local park and helped teach for a good 4 years, with me being his top student and Uke (practice dummy). This was real Ninjutsu...I learned to flow, angle to get to the side or behind an opponent, lots of rolling and hitting the ground techniques. We played, yes we called it playing, with swords, staffs, chains, ropes and my favorite, knives and of course anything that was laying around. We trained in the snow, on the ice and in the wilderness. There was night training and obstacle course training on the park benches, boulders and kids playgrounds.

On top of all the Ninjutsu training, Chris was also ex-Australian SAS (Special Air Service), so I was taught and helped teach 4 man maneuvers, survival skills, combat shooting with pistol and rifle, rappelling, sentry take downs, etc.

I was living the life doing what I always wanted to do..then we hit a snag. Chris's business wasn't taking off and I was un-happy with other areas of my life. Even the training had plateaued as Chris wasn't into it anymore. After a bit of an argument we parted ways and I was left without an instructor. At first I took that as a sign that it was time to move on..new teachers and all that, but then came the dissapointment and the reason I am even writing this all out.

I could not find a teacher anywhere who taught like Chris. As we were never part of the Bujinkan dojo culture or mainstream training I wasn't exposed to most of what goes on in that world. Chris always taught flow, natural body movement, etc. We learned that Togakure Ryu was highly effective combat system designed to end a 'situation' within seconds. We didn't do kata's or spar, made us kind of unique in the martial art world. The shock came when I started training with other groups. There total focus as it turns out all Bujinkan groups are that they focus on Kata's...I'm like WTF?

Bujinkan is about natural flowing motion, doing what comes to you as you are in combat, taking what opens up to you first the strike the wrist, oh look that opened the target up to a strike to the gut, then oh look, he is bent over lets take his head. It all flowed..but here are these Bujinkan guys, so called Ninjas, learning set movements and practicing them over and over until you want to puke up Kihon Happo (as the movements are called). Didn't matter where you go and train, that is what is taught now. Soke Hatsumi, Grandmaster of Bujinkan, handed out these movements as if they are the bible of Ninjutsu and it is all anyone does. What the heck happened!!

I challenge any of you to read Stephen K Hayes's books that came out in the 80's volumes 1-5. And the few other books he published. Where is all that training? Why has Ninjutsu been watered down to such an extreme extent? Ninjutsu isn't just un-armed combat with a bit of weapon work. The Art, yes..the ART is so much more. Composed of 16 schools just chock full of techniques, skills, stealth, deception, strategy, etc. Is this training only available to high level practioners now? or is it even taught to them? All I see are thousands of Bujinkan students practicing the same motions over and over, moving like robots for the most part. The flow is gone, the 'ninja' training is gone, all have been scrubbed from modern Bujinkan Ninpo training.

I've given up on finding a Bujinkan school that teaches that way I was taught back in the 90's, I haven't totally given up hope. I'm sure there are some old School teachers out there..probably not affiliated with Bujinkan though. I understand now why Glenn Morris created his own system, while using Bujinkan fighting methods he looked elsewhere to incorporate and flesh out the training.

So, I am following the way and styles of teachers such as Glenn Morris and Timothy Ferriss. I take the path of the 'experimenter'. I pull from any resource I can to create my mind, body and spirit into a warrior. I learn parkour for the movement skills, climbing walks, leaping, etc. Brain mental skills from numerous sources. Energy work taken from Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Chi Kung and various other schools. Combat Skills from SAS and Special Forces teachings. I learn NLP, social skills, strategy skills. Incorporate Kettlebells, Crossfit, Bodyweight training.

I am creating the Warrior Zone training program...my goal is to create an Advanced Human Being. Going beyond just a Ninja. The Ninja of ancient history were on a path to create the perfect human body, mind and spirit. They worked in the shadows to achieve their goals. I wish to bring that spirit alive again within the Warrior Zone. To help make you and everyone else who is interested into a better human being, an advanced human being. With ancient and modern teachings this is very possible today. We all can take ourselves to the next level of Evolution. Use more of that brain capacity, push our body's limits to levels that are usually only reached in highly stressful situations, such as survival. We can all become who we truly are. Being a warrior is so much more than being able to fight. In fact you don't have to know how to fight to be a warrior. Warrior Zone will help everyone and anyone reach their true potential.

Go with your gut instinct first

2011-08-31T11:16:00.004-04:00

The Daily Mail just posted a report about trusting your gut instinct, your first thought. Don't doubt yourself. Here is the link if you would like to read it:
Why we're right to trust our gut instincts: Scientists discover first decision IS the right one

Question, is the scientific report right? I believe that the answer to this is much deeper than what the science says. I've known or heard of many people who go with their 'first instinct' to gamble on something, whether it be an important life decision or at the track on a bet, and have come out on the bad end of the deal. Why? The scientists say go with your first instinct though...as always there is more to this.

Going with your gut is definitely the way to go IF you are tuned into your body and the universe. If you are 'clear' and 'focused' and you have the habit of practicing and listening you can go with your gut as to most people in our society who go with logic and the facts and worse of all emotions which are usually negative. Actually, I believe going with your gut is the short cut to getting where you want to go as your inner you or universal energy or whatever you choose to call it does know and can guide you to where you want to be BUT if you are full of negativity, stress and other mental crap you won't get a 'clear signal' and won't know what to do. Instead you will be making decisions, as I mentioned above, based upon emotions or because you've been conditioned by society to think or act a certain way.

Bottom line, before making decisions, in particular life changing decisions step back, re-frame, get clear, look within and listen to you gut. You will save yourself much pain and suffering. You will avoid the wrong marriage, the wrong job, etc and maybe actually find who you really are.

I have created a list of resources on my site: warriorzone.com if you wish to delve into this more.

If you really want to dig deeper and break free from societies, parental, cultural thinking get 'How I Found Freedom in an Un-Free World' for the ultimate primer on breaking free and thinking for yourself and how to remove just about all stress from your life.

Until Next time!
-Collin

Underwater Plane

2010-02-01T14:53:00.005-05:00

Warrior tech can be so cool....check out Billionaire Sir Richard Branson's newest toy. Created for the rich and famous just imagine the possibilities for the warrior. The Virgin Necker Nymph created with fighter jet technology is controlled with a joystick and will dive up to 130ft. It carries up to 3 divers and with low light and noise emissions it is the perfect vehicle for any spy or warrior to stealth into any body of water.

The drawback is that is only available in limited edition packages from Virgin Limited Edition, but a warrior can dream can't he?

Warriorzone.com

2009-09-03T02:24:00.000-04:00

Hello fellow warriors...

Just a quick update to let you know that warriorzone.com is currently down. I'm revamping the entire site to create full blow social network for Warriors of all kind. Whether you are a peaceful warrior, scholar warrior, combat warrior or one in between you will find something for you at warriorzone.com. More announcements about the launch will be posted soon.

Christmas is almost here

2008-12-16T01:18:00.003-05:00

It's almost that time..Christmas that is. When we all madly shop for gifts for relatives having no clue what to get them. But the kids, now thats the fun part. Kids are fun to shop for...it lets us be kids again.

We discovered Bakugan the game over the weekend. Turns out the kids are 'craving' this game. I wrote a write up on the game over at squidoo if your interested in learning more. I'm telling you, your kids will love this game. It combines the morphing power of transformers, with the card game of Pokemon and Magic the Gathering, and the skill of playing marbles.

So anyhow..what do we buy our long lost relative whom were are going to meet at the family get together this year? Gift cards I suppose. They require very little thought, imagination and of course prevents us from buying something that is utterly useless.

Happy shopping everyone...

Lots of changes

2008-11-03T10:48:00.002-05:00

It's been a number of months since my last post. Many changes are afoot. Warriorzone.com is being re-designed and re-done using Joomla 1.5. I expect to have the new site up with a months time. I know many of you have been anticipating the launch and I can assure you it will well have been worth the wait.

Soon and finally... a home for warriors from all walks of life. Whether you are a modern warrior, peaceful warrior, healer, martial artist, or just a warrior of life you will find a niche for yourself in our global warrior tribe.

We have moved out of Miami, FL up to Melbourne, FL. A much more peaceful location not far from Orlando. Dick Severance of the Bujinkan is up the road from me. I should be hooking up with him for training soon. I will say that Melbourne is so much more peaceful than Miami. I felt stressed the entire time I was living there.

Anyhow..I'll be posting some news soon on the new warriorzone.com site.

Take care all..

-Tenguka

How to Survive Midlife Crisis

2008-07-22T16:01:00.002-04:00

Before I forget...

I wanted to point everyone to a squidoo page called How to Survive Midlife Crisis.

Squidoo is a very cool site which allows you to create as many "lenses" as you desire about whatever you desire.

Consider creating a lens...its fun and you can actually make money off of it through residual income.

Breaking free and creating my reality

2008-07-22T12:45:00.003-04:00

Plans are in the works... setting myself up as a full time freelance web developer / integrator and as a affiliate marketer. Why? I'm tired of sitting in an office that isn't in my house for 9 hours everyday. I used to develop from home and I loved the flexibility of it. I took the job seeing dollar signs. It's not freedom though.

My goal in life is freedom. To be free to travel, explore, not be tied down, etc

so..the plans are in the works.. to create my reality as I see fit.

My thanks to Joe Vitale, John Wingert and so many other reality creation gurus who helped me see the light. They are my models, my inspiration.

Why should anyone be chained to a desk in this day and age of modern technology, of the internet which allows communication from anywhere in the world.

The dream..my dream, is going to be a reality.

The Attractor Factor and Illusions

2008-06-16T10:53:00.005-04:00

I took the family to the Miami Metro Zoo this weekend. Now, if you have never been you should know that this zoo is unlike any zoo you have probably ever been to. You don't get the sense that the animal are caged or unhappy. The animals are free to roam within their areas in a natural setting. The zoo doesn't feel like a prison and the energy is positive. I feel attracted to the zoo...

...Over the last couple weeks I have been pulled or should I say attracted to Joe Vitale's material. In particular the audio book called "The Attractor Factor". Listening to this material has been opening my eyes to concepts that I learned so long ago but could never make it work. I've always believed that I could create my own reality. The concept hit home after reading "Illusions" by Richard Bach many years ago. The book was passed to me by a roommate with her telling me I had to read this. The first time I read the book I had tears in my eyes. The truth of it was so clear. We truly do create our realities. I re-read that book at least a 100 times and have passed out multiple copies which of course always required me to buy a new copy. I still have a copy stored in a box somewhere.

The problem with "Illusions" is that it didn't say how to do it. Sure, it taught to believe and you would get what you desired. Write your own movie it tells you. Great! But it didn't tell you how to get past all the negative crap we have within ourselves which likes to pop up during the reality creation process. All the doubt, fear, and other such silliness.

So...this brings me back to Joe Vitale's book, "The Attractor Factor". Did you know that Joe was in the movie "The Secret"? Another great piece of work that lets us know that we can create our own realities. Again..the question? How to do that? Joe breaks it down in his "The Attractor Factor". I've been working through the 5 steps to creating my own reality.

In a nut shell...It's all about attraction. We attract what we focus on, what we believe in. If you focus on all the negative crap that what you are going to get in your life. If you are constantly thinking about getting cancer or getting hit in a car eventually that will happen. Why? Because the universe gives you what you focus on. Keep focusing on what you don't want will only give you what you don't want.

So...a shift of focus is necessary. FOCUS on WHAT YOU WANT. Nothing else. Don't think about all the bad things that "Could" happen.

Think it, live it, be it.

The universe will open the doors for you to get what you desire. So head towards your dream don't worry about the little details. Stay focused and the details will fill themselves in. Perhaps you'll meet a key person at a store or the money will fall in your lap from somewhere totally unexpected. If you truly believe and desire it the way will become clear.

get the book...work through it to remove your negativity. Focus on your what you desire.

...so why do I feel attracted to the zoo, not just any zoo, but the Miami Metro Zoo. The energy is right. I feel peaceful there. The bird aviary is a sanctuary, a nice place to get away to...

Deep Trance with Wendi Friesen

2008-05-30T11:25:00.002-04:00

I just found a cool, free download for you. Head over to Wendi Friesen's website to download the free audio: Deep Trance.

Get tranced...relax and enjoy.

Everglades Burning and up in smoke in Miami

2008-05-19T10:23:00.004-04:00

We spent the weekend covered in smoke and ash from the Everglades fire. We live in Kendall so we are in direct path of all the smoke and ash coming through. Last night just before dusk we were sitting outside watching our son shoot off his Air Hog Rocket, which is a blast (literally) by the way. We found a used one for $7 at the Sunrise flea market. Oh yea, we love our flea markets and garage sales. Anyhow..as we were watching him blast off the rocket (which he kept saying he was shooting into space :-) ) we could see huge flakes of ash floating down. It almost felt like we were next to an erupting volcano. The constant smell of burning wood was in the air and the smoke keeps seeping into the house, much to the consternation of my wife. She is highly sensitive to smells and develops migraines easily so of course all that smoke was a big concern. Well, now after reading the news it seems we will be dealing with the smoke from the fires burning in the Florida Everglades for a few more days.

Speaking of fire, You need to head over to Joe Vitale's aka Mr Fires website. He is a master at hypnotic marketing and from what I can tell, on the warrior path of excellence. I intend to get some reviews of his products asap posted here as well as over on http://www.warriorzone.com
Check out his podcasts as well for tons of free information concerning internet marketing as well as persuasion skills.

So, I'm off to go play in the smoke...just kidding. Actually I need to seal this house up a bit better.

Play Hard and remember we can all chose to be happy at anytime. So be happy NOW!

Sex, NLP, Hypnosis, Spotting Liars and of course Wendi Friesen

2008-05-13T15:14:00.005-04:00

Ever hear of hypnosis and hypnotherapy?
Ever hear of Wendi Friesen?

I have something that will blow your mind.

I've been playing with Wendi Friesen's Spot a Liar. Essentially it teach's you body language but goes even further to teach you how to spot liars.

As warriors we can most certainly have the upper hand with such a skill. It brings to mind the skills of the shadow warriors and true masters who always knew when the enemy was lying.

In the modern world we can use these skills to protect us from scammers, con artists, sales people, etc.

I've just started playing with this but the information, as with all of Wendi's material, is phenomenal. She has even added in a very cool hypnosis track which will imprint a built in lie detector into you brain.

While you are visiting Wendi's website be sure to take a look at some of her other material in particular her Sexual Health section. Prepared to be amazed at what she can teach and do for your sex life. I'm talking Ultimate Orgasms, breast enlargement, penis enlargement, seduction, the list goes on.

Have fun..play hard! The world is your oyster...uhm yea..stuff like that ;-)

Miami Beaches, Coral Gables, Motorcycles, and photoshield

2008-05-02T10:48:00.006-04:00

It's been a little while since my last post. Things are settling down here in the wonderful city of Miami. I was bit harsh on when I spoke badly about Miami. There are some awesome things about this place. First, there is Coral Gables. I work there... drive down Coral Way... Sidewalk cafes, fine dining, elegant shops. This is the Miami you see on TV. The biggest shock about Miami is culture shock. It's like moving to another country. Seriously, you'll feel like you moved to Central America. I feel the need to take a Spanish class. Oh, did I mention the beaches? Oh my God...we are talking about some seriously sexy women and they aren't just on the beaches. They are everywhere. My wife and I were told by a couple girls at Blockbuster that Miami has a very high divorce rate due to all the (as they called them) 'skanks". I'm guessing that there are a lot of gold diggers here. Not surprising with all the millionaires that live here. So, ok, Miami does have it's perks. Just don't drive in rush hour, ignore the rudeness of just about everyone and it's all good.

Something else about South Florida...Motorcycles. They are everywhere. These guys like to race and you can hear it all night long. I highly recommend the photo shield for these guys. Get it and cover your license plate. I know, I know, you guys think you can out run the cops and you probably can. But what about all those damn cameras? Can we say busted? Get the photo shield if you going to race around South Florida. Seriously.

Road Warrior in Miami

2008-04-24T11:07:00.005-04:00

To live in Miami and if you drive you need to be a road warrior. Simple as that. Maybe it's just me...I've never lived in a large city. But here...you need to be on your toes. Stay alert because you are guaranteed to get cut off or to have to hit the brakes with only seconds to spare.

I know, I know...a lot of you live in big cities...your used to it. Maybe I just got lax with my driving skills living in small towns. Well my skills are being finely honed in the city of Miami..lol.

A suggestion for you city drivers...shoot if you drive anywhere anymore. Get the Photo Shield Cover. You'll thank me later. CSI Miami even had an episode about it. If you want to keep the camera's from seeing your license plates then I highly recommend it. They take enough of your money with toll roads and parking fees.

So...I'm thinking a school for defensive driving in the city would be ideal. A sure money maker. Probably teach self defense against car jackings, evasive driving, how to react if something happens (like a flat) at 70 miles an hour, etc. Could be fun. Maybe someones already doing it?

Your thoughts?

Intense Negativity

2008-04-17T10:33:00.004-04:00

Wow...the high is gone. So far moving to Miami and even the new job have been serious let downs.

Miami is overcrowded and hectic non-stop. Nobody is nice and people tend to be very pushy. I'm the type of person where most things just don't bother me. I tend not to attract the negative people and good things tend to happen to me. I always say I have the luck of the Irish and a Sagittarius. But this town..it's different. I think everyone hates themselves here.

I spend all day at work and the mornings and evenings driving. I won't be able to train here...all I do is sleep and work.

I dislike people who bitch and complain and I'm doing it now. I need a new path to open before me another web job that I can do from home. I would like to move out of Miami up and head up to Melbourne. We were up there last weekend dropping off the wifes kids and it was so pleasant with great energy.

The secret says "just ask for it". Well I'm asking for it. I need to be happy again. The last 3 weeks have been hell.

Not a great warrior attitude I know. Well, I am only human...

It's a grand day.

2008-04-02T09:39:00.002-04:00

Yesterday we found a house in East Kendall which borderlines Coral Gables. Awesome area lots to do around here from a social standpoint, dining, entertainment, beaches, etc. Now it's time to hunt down the warrior element. It's a whole new playground and I'm ready to play warrior style ;-)

Stay tuned to the blog as I bring you new Warrior Tech updates....

Made it to Miami...

2008-03-28T10:00:00.002-04:00

... and it was a hell of a ride. We rented a Penske truck, loaded our crap in it, stuck our mini-van on the trailer and hit the road. Typically we could make the drive from Harker Heights, TX to Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 2 days, 3 if we feel lazy. This trip took us nearly 4.5 days. Spent way more than we thought we would in hotels, diesel, food. So now here we sit in a hotel spending way to much everyday. I'm working though so this weekend we'll find a long-term efficiency or vacation rental then hopefully in a month or two save enough to get into a house.

I can't even describe how sore I am after that drive. I'm thankful for kettlebell and body weight training to help me work the kinks out. Not easy to do in a hotel room I assure you. Particularly with the wife, my 5 year old, 3 cats, 2 gerbils and 2 fish all packed in...fun stuff :-)

Anyhow...I'll keep posting as events happen. I hope to be back into training full time soon enough.

Cheers!
-Tenguka

Moving

2008-03-17T14:57:00.002-04:00

Changes are afoot for me.

The family and I are moving from Texas back to Florida. I was offered a job with Oxidev in Coral Gables. The good news is that there will be plenty of training opportunities for in Florida. I know that there are a couple of Bujinkan Shidoshi in Miami. I'm also thinking about attending some of Matt Furey's seminars over in Tampa. On top of that there are instructors in Palm Beach, Orlando, Melbourne (Dick Severance).

I'm sorry to have to leave Boulders climbing gym in Harker Heights but I know there is a nice one in Miami which should be killer. The crappy thing is that Florida doesn't have anywhere to do any rock climbing in the great outdoors. In fact there isn't much of anything to do in the outdoors unless it happens to be water based. Guess I'll be taking up Ocean Kayaking. I used to scuba dive and sail so I may take that up again.

Anyhow...

The Warrior Tech blog will continue and the launch of WarriorZone.com is immanent.

Wall Climbing and a busy week...

2008-03-04T15:36:00.003-05:00

...it's been over a week since my last post and it's been a busy one.

The company I work for did a new release of our website so I've been coding like a madman. It's what I do. I'm a web developer...I call myself an integrator because I specialize in taking a graphic designers graphics and integrating it with PHP or Cold Fusion.

Anyhow...I went climbing today at our local Harker Heights climbing gym. Just got a membership over the weekend. You know? Haven't climbed for about 10 years, since I lived in Flagstaff, AZ where I would boulder, rappel, and climb all over Elden mountain. I tell you what, if your into getting in shape naturally, it no machines, weights, gizmos...go rock/wall climbing or boulder. Why? Because it's like swimming...but on dry land, actually vertically. Going vertical is outstanding ;-)

Another way to get do a body weight workout is to pickup a copy of Pavels Naked Warrior for a full course on how to get in shape with just your body weight. Pavel will have you doing thing you never thought you could do. Of course you may be cursing him too..but he's Russian so he can take it :-)

So..things are slowing down. I'm getting back to work on warriorzone.com and hope to have it fully launched by the end of the month. I'll keep you warriors posted.

Cheers!
-Tenguka

About warrior zone

2008-02-24T20:58:00.005-05:00

I hope everyone had a great weekend...

I spent time with my wife and son. Worked a bit on my new website Warrior Zone. It isn't quite ready yet but I'll be sure to let everyone know about it when it is ready.

I was contemplating the internet and how wonderful it makes life. I actually work from home doing webdesign for a company and I work on my own projects for the warrior community. In fact my new website Warrior Zone will be all about the community and provide a place for everyone to hang out, promote themselves and their seminars, chat, bitch, etc.

In the mean time do me a favor and head over to russiankettlebells.com. Not only will you be helping me but you'll be helping yourself...

Have an awesome week everyone...

and...

Keep on training the Warrior Way!

-Tenguka

NavAlert Red Light Speed Camera Warning System

2008-02-21T21:41:00.001-05:00

Do you like to drive fast.
Do you live the Fast and Furious lifestyle?
Well..I found a really cool new toy to put in your car....

This little gadget will save your ass from the cops..they truly won't have a chance. This device is networked with 50 Orbiting geosynchronous satellites. It is a lightweight Portable Receiver Radar Detector & Camera Locater.

If you are a road warrior this is the toy for you...short of decking out your speedster with smoke screens, lasers, and caltrops getting this radar detector and camera locater will act as your personal sidekick keeping the law at bay.

Anyhow...

I do prefer doing reviews of Warrior tech but I couldn't pass this up. head on over here to check out the Cobra XRS R9G 12 Band Radar/ Laser Detector with Red Light/ Speed Camera GPS Locator

A quite day

2008-02-18T20:40:00.002-05:00

So...

I'm sitting here sipping on a glass of wine (its good for you, ya know?), cruising the forums, looking for tidbits of information that I can pass on to my friends.

It's been a good day..Did my kettlebell workout this morning which left me with a nice "burn". I've been introspective...re-evaluating my course in life. I haven't been approaching my life with the proper warrior way. I'm changing, evolving. Almost 40. Time for re-commitment to the warrior way. I want to live a long, healthy life.

Anyhow..

As I said...I've been surfing the forums. But then I remembered. I wanted to tell you all about a fellow who's name is Felix Baumgartner. On December 11th of 2007 he ventured into China. He smuggled a parachute past security and scaled a 10-foot barrier. He then proceeded to jump the the 1,671-foot Taipei 101 Tower..the world's tallest completed building. Felix fell for five seconds free-fall then popped his chute and landed on a near by building. He then made a bee-line for the airport and a flight to Hong Kong.

Hats off to you Felix...for living a warriors life. I bet China won't be re-knewing that visa though ;-)

Felix has a story that he will be able to tell his kids and grand kids. Do you have a story? A legacy to pass on?

Follow a warriors path and make your life what you want it to be.

Brain Builders

2008-02-16T09:55:00.004-05:00

Tenguka's Book Review of:

Brain Builders! A Lifelong Guide to Sharper Thinking, Better Memory, and and Age Proof Mind

by Richard Leviton

This is phenomenal book for enhancing your brain power. I've owned this book for a number of years and it continues to sit on my desk for quick access. You can open to any page to get a tip on ways to sharpen your thinking, improve your memory.

It's Chock full of information that will improve all areas of your life, not just your brain. Brain Builders delves into nutrition, physical exercise.

A fun exercise has you review your day at the end of the day..quite simple, as your prepare for sleep backtrack through your day, each step all the way back to when you woke up. This is a bit like watching a movie backwards. Do it every night and be amazed at the results.

- Spinning, which "supercharges the neurons pg 277
- Magnesium deficiency robs your brain power pg 94
- eliminate daily stress syndrome, reclaim more Brain power pg 134

Get it, add it to your warrior library and just do it.

20/20 NLP Guru will be in Austin

2008-01-27T09:44:00.000-05:00

20/20 NLP Guru aka John Wingert will be in Austin from Feburary 4 to Feburary 11. He will be offering private training seminars as well as a Feburary 5th 4-hour training event.

John's Copy as seen on his website:

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Live Austin Trainings!Carol and I are in Austin Texas from February 4 until February 11.If you are motivated and ready to rock, we are having only a few
training opportunities.In The Flow - A Traditional Medicine Wheel Training - Adventures in your Neurology. Saturday February 9, 2008

“You will learn how I learned, The Authentic Medicine Wheel is an adventure in your neurology. Discover exactly how deep these teachings are already at work in your life, in your neurology and exactly how to optimize your harmony, power and flow with them. This is a must do event!”

This 4 hour LIVE training is at an undisclosed park in Austin Texas. Just a handful of people will get to experience an authentic Medicine Wheel Training that will rock your world.

This is not a new age watered down training, this training will rock your world. 20/20 gave a 50 minute version of this training last time he was in Wimberley, and the crowd went wild. This is The Real Deal, stuff you will use immediately to transform your world. Nuff said.

Money back if not absolutely delighted. Just $100 per person for the afternoon! This course will be filled to the gills with rocking folks ready to….

Limited to 12 people. To register today contact Carol at 724 963 0959.

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Learn more at: http://nlplive.com/austin-trainings-starting-february-5-2008/

Ed Martin Seminar

2008-01-27T09:37:00.002-05:00

Seminar Cancelled. Originally the seminar had been pushed back to April but now is has been completely cancelled.

Hey guys...15th degree black belt Ed Martin will be in Austin, TX on Feb 3-4 doing a 2-day seminar open to all martial artists. Here is the copy:

Mr. Martin is a Master instructor and will be teaching the arts of Japanese knife and cane fighting for self defense. Great for Beginners, advanced students, and practitioners of other martial arts. Yes, everyone is Welcome!

FEBRUARY 2^nd & 3^rd 2008 ~ 10 am to 4 pm
Austin , Texas
ONLY $100.00 for both days!!
If paid in advance

At the door $130.00 -single day at door $100.00

GET MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTER NOW :
seminartx@yahoo.com

Dominate 2008

2008-01-18T13:02:00.000-05:00

Something about this year...2008. Doesn't it feel like it is the year to Domin8?

Don't we have the right to Domin8? to finally become who we are meant to be? To break away from the chains that bind us?

I don't know about you but this is my year. My year to Domin8 my life and to make my life happen.

Won't you join me?

ps. Checkout 20/20's Shadow Scout program. He is giving the manual away for free. Get over there now

Simpleology is offering a free book on blogging

2008-01-18T12:48:00.000-05:00

I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.

It covers:

The best blogging techniques.
How to get traffic to your blog.
How to turn your blog into money.

I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free.

Kettlebell for the Modern Warrior

2007-04-13T13:36:00.002-04:00

Okay gang...this is it...

It's time to stop pussyfooting around!

Enter the Kettlebell, the ultimate workout for men and woman.

When you compare the kettlebell workout with other forms of free-weight and machine-weight training...well there is no comparison.

I know that there are many loyal fans to the "traditional" ways of training.

Think about it though...an ancient warrior training system. It was used by America's pioneer and Russian of old and even today.

The Russian army uses it as it's standards of training..we've all heard how tough they are.

American soldiers and police have started using it...why? Do you really have to ask?

Maybe it's time to learn more?

This is a kick as system that will create phenomenal results in your physique.

Here is a quick blurb form the Russian Kettlebell FAQ:

The Russian Kettlebell The #1 Handheld Gym For Extreme Fitness

Accelerates the development of all-purpose strength—to easily handle the toughest and most unexpected demands
Boosts your physical resilience—to repel the hardest hits
Builds your staying power—because the last round decides all
Ensures the correct blend of strength with flexibility—because strength that fails to reach is impotent
Hacks your fat off—without the dishonor of dieting and aerobics
Forges a fighter's physique—so form matches function
Gives you independence—world's #1 portable gym makes you as strong as you want anywhere, anytime

Are you ready for the Kettlebell challenge?

I highly recommend you head over to Pavels website and do some reading...then get his products.

This will be the best purchase you ever made.

Go there now!

Tell him Tenguka sent you...

as always, your fellow Life warrior...
-Tenguka

Hide your license plate in plain sight

2007-04-05T00:08:00.001-04:00

Obviously you know about those annoying red light cameras?

but...

Did you know that many times they are wrong? Did you know they are mostly a way for your local government to increase it's revenue? Did you know that they cause more traffic accidents?

Of course you do..if you didn't, you do now.

Now, as a fellow warrior I am here to help you with this little problem...

I found something really cool for all you speed demons out there. Even if your not a speed demon it is worth getting.

It's called Photoblocker red light camera block spray. This nifty little spray can will cause your license plate to be a blur to those nasty little cameras.

Why you ask would I possibly need to "blur" my license plate to those camera's?

Well, I'm glad you asked.

I pointed out a few reasons up above.

The reality is that we are warriors and we by nature need to protect ourselves from all sorts of "danger".

Personally I consider those traffic cams to be very dangerous. They cause motorists to hit their breaks when they could have coasted through that yellow light.

Seriously!

Now..Imagine being rear ended because your "afraid" of that silly little camera...you know, the one that will give you that $100 ticket in the mail. How nice, eh?

I'm sorry, but all these new laws and over-policing are turning many of us into outlaws without us even realizing it. Everyday I guarantee you break at least one law that could put you in jail.

Anyhow...

I'm going off on a tangent. I just wanted to share with you this awesome tool that will save you a bundle in cash and headaches.

Just in case you already have tickets from those nasty little camera's they have ebook available telling you how to fight the dang things.

Take it from me..one warrior to another. You need the Photo Blocker spray.

Drive safe now...

A new starter kettlebell for Women

2007-03-08T15:02:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone,
If you keep reading my blog you will begin to notice that I am a kettlebell fanatic or at least trying to be. The following is ad copy for the new kettlebell for Women and I would imagine skinny guys.

Take a look...I know you'll love it like I do:

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Dragon Door’s Most Popular Russian Kettlebell For
Women Weighs 18lb (8kg)—And Is The Ideal Starter
Kettlebell For Women Who Want to Quickly Transform
Their Physical Shape—Lose Body Fat and Tone Up

Dragon Door and Pavel Tsatsouline were the first in the world to
design an 18lb kettlebell, with rubber casing and steel core, to
specifically meet women’s exercise needs.

While our original 18lb rubber-cased kettlebell proved extremely
popular, we have decided to upgrade the original design and
produce the kettlebell in cast iron.

Our new cast iron 18lb kettlebell has a thicker, heavier handle
and a different center of gravity, which results in a more
effective and satisfying lifting experience.

The cast iron 18lb kettlebell will also prove to be more durable
and more stable than the original kettlebell.

Finally, the manufacturing cost for the rubber/steel core
kettlebells is significantly higher than for the cast iron. We
are able to offer you our new cast iron 18lb kettlebell at only
$76.95—a whopping $23.00 less than our original rubber-based
model!

While most fit women will graduate to Dragon Door’s specially
designed 26lb kettlebell, the 18lb kettlebell remains our most
popular “beginners’ kettlebell” for those women eager to start
shedding those extra pounds, gain energy and new confidence—when
all else has failed.
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So does it interest you? I think it is awesome. If you can use this I suggest heading over to dragondoor.com now to get it.

Click here

The Beginning...

2007-03-07T15:27:00.000-05:00

So...there I was, 22 yo and I had just drove from Florida to Phoenix, AZ. After getting settled in I decide I need to find a school to train with...

I found myself in a Army Surplus store and I'm looking at the bulletin board. I spy a flyer that advertises "Ninjutsu" training...I was estatic. I just hoped it was legit. I make the call...

...so I'm headed to my first class. I'm headed to the instructors house for our first meet and hopefully a bit of training. He's a fellow in his 30's and speaks with an Aussie accent. He invites me in for a cup of tea before we head up to the park. We are waiting for a couple more people.

As I mentioned in my last post...I thought I was a badass. I knew "karate" so I was skilled. I had the typical attitude of most martial artists. We all like to think our art is the best and we can hold our own. Ever hear of high level black belts who are beaten by street fighters? Happens all the time.

Anyhow...

We head over to the park and we do a bit of stretching...I'm really flexible so no problems for me. He teaches rolling which I had always avoided since my karate days and I had tweaked a knee. He teaches rolling properly...I begin to flow, it naturally comes to me. I learn that the Bujinkan (as it now called, we no longer say ninjutsu do to bad teachers and hollywood) is all about natural body movements. Using body weight not muscle...awesome. I'm a skinny guy...no muscle. Females excel in the Bujinkan since they naturally don't try to use muscle.

He knows of my background and allows me to use some of what I know on him. All of my fancy kicks are easily defeated. I typically end up on the ground. I'm not used to close in fighting and I have no clue what to do once he comes within my defenses...then again I don't know what to do when he is at arms length...

From that day on....I made the extreme effort of forgetting my karate...Bujinkan Ninpo was and is my chosen warrior path.

Oh, I mentioned the pinch. Yea, have you ever had anyone reach down and pinch you on the inner thigh or pinch your pec muscle right in the middle of training? Talk about distraction...

Intro to Kettlebells

2007-03-05T23:06:00.001-05:00

When I was younger I was always scrawny...always bullied...

...yea, the typical geek in school. I never got beat up, mostly because I kept my mouth shut and avoided the bullies.

When I turned 16 I began training in Karate...I was one belt away from black belt...thought I was badass. I could do all these cool high kicks. Nobody tried to mess with me in school and I never once had to fight...

BUT you know what?

I didn't know squat...

I always dreamed of training in Ninjutsu..and when I turned 22 I moved to Arizona where I met my first instructor...it was legit...not one of those fly by night fake ninja schools that teach a twisted combo of karate and kung-fu and wear funny masks...

nope...I made sure I found the real thing...it's lineage traceable to Japan...the grandmaster of our art is Massaki Hatsumi...google it if you don't believe me...

So, I though I was a badassss...I could break boards, do high kicks..yaddy yada.

My first ninpo instructor humbled me with a simple pinch....

I'll tell you more later...

...now I want to introduce you to the Kettlebell. Why? Because I mentioned I was a scrawny guy...for most of my life...high metabolism and all that....kool! I can't get fat but I couldn't get muscle either....then I discovered the crazy russian, Pavel and his kettlebell

That's Pavel --->

Simply put this is the place to begin for aspiring and even experience warriors.

Obviously, I recommend that you start with getting Pavel's awesome book or video on Kettlebells...the ultimate training system for all warriors.

You THINK your bad because you can benchpress 200lbs. Let me see you do 50 swings of the kettlebell.

Let me see you do a turkish get up...look it up in Kettlebell articles.

For a true physical challenge....

My scrawniness is going away...my stamina is increasing. My warrior skills are becoming honed.

The kettlebell with my ninpo is the ultimate one two...