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The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu was written 506 B.C.E. and is the most translated book in human history. The Tao Te Ching can be considered the core book to Taoism. This ancient text outlines a philosophy that stresses one’s connection to nature and the universe.
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The Submachine Gun or solely semi auto versions are pistol caliber carbines designed for close quarters combat with reduced size and lower recoil/mussel blast, sometimes combined with sound suppressors and subsonic rounds. These small, often collapsible weapons, fire pistol ammo such a 9mm and are also commonly chosen for their concealable storage and their ease to transport.
 Congratulations Sifu Polinsky for achieving an entry level Instructor Rank at Imperial Combat Arts! Sifu Polinsky continues his training in advanced martial arts with 8 Animal Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Combat Grappling, Melee Weapons, and Firearms!
The Art of War by Sun Tzu was written in the 5th Century B.C.E. and is the oldest military treatise in the world. This epic book has shaped the face of all warfare and tactics in the world, and is required reading for U.S. soldiers to this day. The chapters of this book are each devoted to an aspect of warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics.
CHAPTER I - LAYING PLANS 1. Sun Tzu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State. 2. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected. 3. The art of war, then, is governed by five constant factors, to be taken into account in one’s deliberations, when seeking to determine the conditions obtaining in the field. 4. These are: (1) The Moral Law; (2) Heaven; (3) Earth; (4) The Commander; (5) Method and discipline. 5,6. The Moral Law causes the people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they will follow him regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger. 7. Heaven signifies night and day, cold and heat, times and seasons. 8. Earth comprises distances, great and small; danger and security; open ground and narrow passes; the chances of life and death. 9. The Commander stands for the virtues of wisdom, sincerely, benevolence, courage and strictness. 10. By method and discipline are to be understood the marshaling of the army in its proper subdivisions, the graduations of rank among the officers, the maintenance of roads by which supplies may reach the army, and the control of military expenditure. 11. These five heads should be familiar to every general: he who knows them will be victorious; he who knows them not will fail. 12. Therefore, in your deliberations, when seeking to determine the military conditions, let them be made the basis of a comparison, in this wise:-- 13. 1) Which of the two sovereigns is imbued with the Moral law? (2) Which of the two generals has most ability? (3) With whom lie the advantages derived from Heaven and Earth? (4) On which side is discipline most rigorously enforced? (5) Which army is stronger? (6) On which side are officers and men more highly trained? (7) In which army is there the greater constancy both in reward and punishment? 14. By means of these seven considerations I can forecast victory or defeat. 15. The general that hearkens to my counsel and acts upon it, will conquer: let such a one be retained in command! The general that hearkens not to my counsel nor acts upon it, will suffer defeat:—let such a one be dismissed! 16. While heading the profit of my counsel, avail yourself also of any helpful circumstances over and beyond the ordinary rules. 17. According as circumstances are favorable, one should modify one’s plans. 18. All warfare is based on deception. 19. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. 20. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him. 21. If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. 22. If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. 23. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. 24. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected. 25. These military devices, leading to victory, must not be divulged beforehand. 26. Now the general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand. Thus do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat: how much more no calculation at all! It is by attention to this point that I can foresee who is likely to win or lose. CHAPTER II -WAGING WAR Halloween 2024 Smashing Pumpkins & Sword Cutting w/ Horse Beheading Sword & Assault Sword.10/31/2024 Sword Cutting Pumpkins with Traditional Chinese Zhanmadao 斬馬刀 (Horse Beheading Sword and the Podao 樸刀(Assault Sword), Spear & Combat Knife plus smashing pumpkins with elbows, punches, and a single pinky finger strike into a pumpkin at the end!
Happy Halloween 2024 from Imperial Combat Arts! Sword Training Imperial Combat Arts has always been an adult only school; the main reason for this is that we teach Combat Training. Our Teachers see it as inappropriate to teach minors how to use Weapons (Knives, Clubs, Firearms, etc) or to train them in martial arts designed for use in battle. Even our own children start off with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Wrestling, and Muay Thai as their first arts, but may be able to enter combat training early, depending on their maturity.
Small children, under the age of 13 or so, are not physically able to fight trained adults, with very few exceptions. Some teenagers physically may be as strong as most men, but still the critical thinking parts of their brains are not fully developed, and they’re more likely to make serious mistakes of judgement. This is the main reason for most laws that restrict minors such as drinking, driving alone, age of consent, or having unsupervised access to firearms. This is also why there are usually lesser charges for minors who commit crimes. There is a lot of science on when the brain fully develops, which is around 25 years old, however people do mature at somewhat different rates. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with combat training and the use of weapons; one has to exercise good judgement in their employ of this kind of training in real scenarios. It is not illegal to teach minors weapon or combat training, and martial arts Instructors in the U.S. may not be legally liable for students’ misuse of martial arts. However at Imperial Combat Arts we hold ourselves morally responsible for the students we teach, the impact their choices may have on the lives of others, and their own lives. We do encourage anyone under the age of 18 that is interested in training at Imperial Combat Arts to be active, get in shape, and train sports based or traditional martial arts in the meantime. It will help a lot with their progression later. While we do have Instructors who teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing throughout the week at Imperial Combat Arts, those classes are still restricted to adults, at least for the time being. There may come a time where these classes become accessible to teenagers 13+ at some locations. FAQs  Congratulations Sifu Genender for achieving and entry level Instructor Ranks at Imperial Combat Arts! Sifu Genender continues his training in advanced martial arts with 8 Animal Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Combat Grappling, Melee Weapons, and Firearms.
The Leopard of Panar killed over 400 people during the early 20th century, and is one of the most prolific man-eaters in recorded history, second only the Great Champawat Tigress who lived at the same time. ➷
Training to fight attack dogs is an important part of combat martial arts. Additionally loose, wild, or diseased dogs may be a threat anywhere in the world. This post is on how to fight dogs, and how we train to survive dog attacks.➷
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