This is an archival reissue of The Martial Brain #23. In it Jeff draws parallels between the game “Rock, Paper, Scissors” and various aspects of the Martial Arts.
Tag: kickboxing
130 The Art of Not Getting Hit Part 3
Jeff wraps up his three-part discussion of striking defense, doing a deep dive into the subject of counter-attack.
123 Believing is Seeing Part 2
Jeff continues his discussion of the powers and the failings of our most valued sense.
112 Oh, How We Danced
Jeff discusses the various uses of footwork in the martial arts, and why you need to learn them.
110 You Are Not the Punisher
Jeff discusses the ethical and legal dangers of following sport martial arts protocols in self defense.
95 Martial Arts Literacy
Jeff draws comparisons between ‘scientific literacy’ and what he terms ‘martial arts literacy.’
37 This Technique Always Works!
Jeff discusses the cognitive bias known as “Confirmation Bias” and how it relates to the martial arts.
23 Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock
Jeff draws parallels between the game “Rock, Paper, Scissors” and various aspects of the Martial Arts.