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This is where ideas meet action. We share short posts, tiny essays and 'doable' cues inspired by martial arts philosophy, as well as the ways we use them in various settings, such as retreats, workshops, coaching sessions and everyday life.

There's no jargon or heroics. Just clear thoughts that you can try out on the same day, plus fresh ideas from Die Entdeckung der Kampfkunst, notes from our sessions and links to our social channels so you can follow along in real time.

What you'll find

YouTube

Here you will find videos that not only explain the philosophies of martial arts, but also bring them to life.

YouTube

Here you will find videos that not only explain the philosophies of martial arts, but also bring them to life.

Instagram

Here you will find brief ideas and exercises designed to provide you with an embodied philosophy.

Instagram

Here you will find brief ideas and exercises designed to provide you with an embodied philosophy.

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The Discovery of Martial Arts

Publisher: ‎Pranado Verlag
Language: German
Publication date:
February 16, 2025
Paperback: 501 pages
ISBN: 978-3947376117

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A 40-second reset for messy decisions: look at one subject line (See), let one out-breath finish....
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A 40-second reset for messy decisions: look at one subject line (See), let one out-breath finish (Beat), then Move—reply, schedule, or park. That tiny beat reduces threat, cuts impulse, and clarifies intent.
Same rhythm works at doors (step quietly), in Read More
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The framework is simple: See (stabilize attention—quiet eyes), Beat (one human beat, often hal....
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The framework is simple: See (stabilize attention—quiet eyes), Beat (one human beat, often half a breath where your inner brake clicks in), Move (clean release—no push, no rush).
In that beat, the brain can veto the first impulse and timing Read More
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Win the Beat Before the Move
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Win the Beat Before the Move A tiny, deliberate beat inside the motion can change everything. In this episode I show how to See · Beat · Move: a reverse punch that stops 3–5 cm short (no contact), a quiet off-line step across a taped—or felt—line, Read More
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Precision without impact: from chamber, take one human beat (let the out-breath finish), then ex....
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Precision without impact: from chamber, take one human beat (let the out-breath finish), then extend and stop 3–5 cm short of the taped dot. Compare rushed vs with the beat: the sound, the ease, the control.
With a partner’s open Read More
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A tiny, deliberate pause inside the motion changes timing, tone, and trust.In martial arts, I ca....
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A tiny, deliberate pause inside the motion changes timing, tone, and trust.
In martial arts, I call it the human beat: eyes settle, one breath finishes, then movement releases—clean and quiet. This isn’t freezing or delay; it’s shared timing that Read More
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Don’t run a silent ledger. Scope your yes so it stays kind to both sides: “Yes—ten minutes....
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Don’t run a silent ledger. Scope your yes so it stays kind to both sides: “Yes—ten minutes now. Longer tomorrow.” Or “Not yet. Fits me better at 3 pm.” Clear scope prevents resentment later and makes mutual benefit visible. In Read More
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Hedged boundaries invite pressure: “I’m probably not available.” Try it clean: “I’m no....
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Hedged boundaries invite pressure: “I’m probably not available.” Try it clean: “I’m not available today.” You can soften the tone—warm voice, kind face—without softening the words. Clarity lowers the temperature and protects the relationship. Micro-script: State the boundary → offer Read More
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Kind boundaries aren’t walls—they’re shape.A clean no protects trust. A clear yes gives di....
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Kind boundaries aren’t walls—they’re shape.
A clean no protects trust. A clear yes gives direction. Not yet keeps timing honest.
Try the tiny sequence today: Ask “Ready?” → Pause one breath → Act only with yes. Scope your yes if needed: “Ten Read More
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Your body tells the truth before the words. Stand where you are. Inhale 4, exhale 6. Say yes—n....
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Your body tells the truth before the words. Stand where you are. Inhale 4, exhale 6. Say yes—notice. Say no—notice. Say not yet—notice again. Which one settles your shoulders and slows your breath? That’s your starting point. In teams and Read More
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A clean no keeps trust. A clear yes keeps direction. Not yet keeps timing honest.In non-contact ....
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A clean no keeps trust. A clear yes keeps direction. Not yet keeps timing honest.
In non-contact practice we let choice set the beat: feet steady, longer exhale, then a small step we both agree on. Mutual benefit isn’t 50/50 every Read More
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Kind Boundaries in Martial Arts
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Do for Life | Embodied Philosopy
Kind Boundaries in Martial Arts Kind boundaries make everyone safer—and smarter. This session is non-contact and invitation-based: yes / no / not yet are welcome. You’ll feel how a longer exhale lowers the noise, then we walk a simple frame — Base · Breath · Read More
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Three traps that quietly break Give & Take:Performance giving — looks generous, feels empty.Hi....
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Three traps that quietly break Give & Take:
Performance giving — looks generous, feels empty.
Hidden debt — “I helped you, now you owe me.”
Refusing to receive — control in costume.
Summary: Drop the shine. Drop the ledger. Allow receiving.
Question: Which trap shows Read More
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Give & Take is one circle.Offer · Pause · Meet · Release.On the mat, this rhythm keeps timing....
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Give & Take is one circle.
Offer · Pause · Meet · Release.
On the mat, this rhythm keeps timing and dignity intact. In daily life, it keeps care from turning into pressure—and help from turning into debt.
The hinge is simple: Offer Read More
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If it can’t hold a pause, it isn’t an offer.Offer includes choice; pressure rushes timing. T....
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If it can’t hold a pause, it isn’t an offer.
Offer includes choice; pressure rushes timing. Try: “I can offer X for Y minutes—would that help?” It sets scope, invites a yes or a no, and avoids hidden debt.
Question: Where do Read More
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Offer ≠ Pressure
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Do for Life | Embodied Philosopy
Offer ≠ Pressure Offer ≠ pressure. An offer includes space for yes / no / not yet. Pressure skips the pause—and dignity frays. Try this line today: “I can offer X for Y minutes—would that help?”
👉 Watch the full episode Mutual Flourishing in Read More
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Presence isn’t stored—it’s renewed.Not a trick to keep, but a rhythm you return to: attent....
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Presence isn’t stored—it’s renewed.
Not a trick to keep, but a rhythm you return to: attention, timing, consent. On the mat: stance, timing, relation. In life: posture, listening, connection.
Try the quiet cycle today: feel your feet, lengthen the exhale, let your Read More
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Presence isn’t theory—it’s timing you can feel.Two partners face each other. One offers, t....
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Presence isn’t theory—it’s timing you can feel.
Two partners face each other. One offers, the other waits. Breath settles. In the pause, both listen. When the yes is clear, they meet lightly—no push, no rush. There’s a small click you can Read More
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Your partner is a mirror—not an opponent.You can’t fake presence. The moment you rush, they ....
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Your partner is a mirror—not an opponent.
You can’t fake presence. The moment you rush, they feel it. The moment you hesitate, they feel that too. Breath, timing, tension—reflected back, instantly.
In this mirror there’s no blame. Just feedback. Offer — pause Read More
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Presence isn’t stored—it’s renewed.Not a trick to keep, but a rhythm to return to: attenti....
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Presence isn’t stored—it’s renewed.
Not a trick to keep, but a rhythm to return to: attention, timing, consent. On the mat that rhythm is simple—offer, pause, meet, release. In life it’s the same shape: posture before motion, listening before choice, action Read More
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Meet the moment—not by force, but by timing you can feel.Presence starts in the body. The grou....
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Meet the moment—not by force, but by timing you can feel.
Presence starts in the body. The ground gives you a line. A longer exhale widens it. When the stance settles, attention stops scattering and begins to listen.
In that listening, you Read More
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Presence isn’t mystical—it’s timing you can feel.When attention, breath, and consent line ....
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Presence isn’t mystical—it’s timing you can feel.
When attention, breath, and consent line up, contact gets light and clear.
Too early is pressure. Too late is loss. The right moment protects dignity—yours and mine.
On the mat I name it simply: offer — Read More
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Every repetition is like casting a vote — a vote for the kind of person you want to become. Sa....
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Every repetition is like casting a vote — a vote for the kind of person you want to become.
Save this for your next practice.
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Do is two words in one.In English, do means to act. In martial arts, Dō means the Way. Put them....
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Do is two words in one.
In English, do means to act. In martial arts, Dō means the Way. Put them together and you get something simple and deep: every small action shapes the path you’re walking.
On the mat, this starts Read More
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