Monday, May 28, 2012

Happy Memorial Day!

Thank you dad for your service in WWII!

Thank you to all the brave men and women currently serving and those that served before!

I will NEVER forget!

Happy Memorial Day!

 

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Acupressure Healing

Acupressure points can stimulate your self-curative abilities.

 

An Acupressure Chart is the road map for locating acupressure points for beginners and advanced practitioners.

    If you’re an acupressure beginner, you may find the guidelines below helpful for relieving most of your apprehensions, fears or doubts about applying acupressure to yourself. This may also answer some of your basic questions about how to apply pressure to the acupressure points. Follow the five guidelines I have provided and use common sense, and you’ll find acupressure is safe.

1. Apply pressure gradually and slowly. Hold with a light, steady pressure for 1 to 3 minutes. If you are sore, use less pressure. If less pressure is still tender, use light touch. However, if you’re muscular or like deeper pressure, you can increase the pressure until it hurts good. Always hold the acupressure points lightly for a minute before coming off the points.  For best results, relax in a very comfortable position with your eyes closed, and breathe deeply for at least 5 to 10 minutes afterward. This deep relaxation enables the acupressure points to balance the systems and healing energy within your body.
2. Avoid pressing on cuts, wounds, tumors and stay away from pressing near your throat. Warmth and some tingling can be a good sign that blood circulation is increasing to heal those areas. However, if you get too dizzy, press CV 17 at the center of your chest. Here’s instruction on the CV 17 point to stabilize your body.
3. If you are an Acupressure beginner, do not press longer than 3 minutes on any one point. Always apply pressure slowly.
4. If you have a medical condition or on medication, hold the points more gently, for just a minute each. Be sure to get medical care. Acupressure can enhance your health and relieve common ailments but it is not a substitute for getting medical attention and treatment. Please see a doctor, and get a second medical opinion, if you have severe health problems.
5. Breathe slowly, smoothly, and deeply while holding the acupressure points and during the deep relaxation, immediately after applying self-acupressure. If you hold a point for only a minute or two and do not have the time or a good place to relax, a deep relaxation period may not be necessary.
For more of this article, please visit Accupressure Points, a blog by accupressure expert, Michael Reed Gach, PhD.
Sensei Chris Feldt
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Sunday, April 15, 2012

The Warrior Story - about a plastic bag

I just came across this beautifully produced film about the life of a plastic bag and where it ends up.  

If you know anything about my school, we practice environmental self defense.  Yes, I am passionate about enjoying the world outside our houses, but no, I am not some environmental whacko.

I just think it makes good sense to try and conserve our natural resources and protect our planet!

As martial artists, we train to protect ourselves or a loved one in the event of assualt.

Is there really any difference when it comes to protecting our precious planet?



 

If you would like to find out about my school and the programs we offer, please give us a call at 803-462-9425 or email me at samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com and we will schedule an appointment within the next few days.

 

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Friday, April 6, 2012

What 'Stand Your Ground' means in South Carolina



With what has been happening in Florida, with the tragic shooting of a young man, I think it's important that everyone understand what this law potentially means here at home.

I have some very BIG concerns about this law and believe it needs to be modified so that we take the ambiguity out of it and not give someone the right to shoot you because you step on their property and don't like you.

What 'Stand Your Ground' means in South Carolina | Features | Charleston City Paper

Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Be Courageous

Scott Sonnon is a world class martial artist and physical fitness expert.  He has been involved in creating some very cutting edge workout routines that combine body weight strength training, flexitilbity and cardio.

He also has a very fine philosophy about training and living life to your highest potential.

Here is a quote that I recently read from him that I love!

Scott Sonnon    

 "First, they pay no attention to you or your idea. Then, they scoff and dismiss it as nonsense. Then, they attack your idea to discredit you. Then, they claim they've been doing it long before you "made a fortune" by commercializing their idea. Then, you win.

Don't expect people to shower you with adulation. Don't do it for the pat on the back, or the plaque on the wall. Because you're going to need to thicken your skin if you truly have something of value to contribute to the world.

Do it because it's the right thing to do. Do it because you want to bring value to others MORE than you want to receive recognition from them. 

Being original and unique often means standing alone. Be strong enough to be original. Be courageous enough to be uniquely you."

 

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

I saw this from Facebook page Live Laugh Love.

The art of living is neither careless drifting on the one hand nor fearful clinging on the other. It consists in being sensitive to each moment, in regarding it as utterly new and unique, in having the mind open and wholly receptive.... Alan Watts

 

 

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Paleo Lifestyle

I have been doing some research trying to focus on eating a healthier selection of food and limit my intake of sugar.  For me, this has been a herculean task, as I have been drinking soda since college and admitedly, I am addicted to it.

I also have been trying to limit my passion for fast food!  Another habit that started later in high school.

When I was growing up, I hardly ever ate any fast food, and I think my mom did a pretty good job of giving us a variety of fruits and vegtables.  However, as the years went on, I developed some really bad eating habits.

In doing my research, one of the interesting things I have come across is a paleo lifesty, which looks at how our ancestors historically ate and exercised and recommends a similar lifestyle and diet.

I recently came across this chart, which really does a nice job of explaining the thought process behind the "paleo craze"

There are many excellent books on paleo, I would recommend you start with The Paleo Solution.

Enjoy the chart!

Paleolithic Diet Explained

Learn more about the Paleo Diet.

Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com