Here is the collection of articles I wrote over the years on the subject of martial arts, some of these articles are also available in French on the website of my martial club (bushin).
By Samuel Valkenborgh
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19 March 2019
Grabbing the bones and Gokyo
Some time ago I was writing an article about grabs in Aikido and how to improve them. Since this article,...
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By Samuel Valkenborgh
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14 February 2019
4 ways to put power into your strikes
While typically well studied for jujutsu and boxing, the proper use of muscle and techniques for weapons is not always...
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By Samuel Valkenborgh
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27 July 2017
Preventing risks in the practice of Martial Arts
Prevention of injury related to martial practices. In spite of all the caution one can take to ensure the safety...
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By Samuel Valkenborgh
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14 February 2019
How to track your progress in the gym
Tracking your progress is an absolute necessity if you want to achieve significant goals in strength training. However most beginners...
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By Samuel Valkenborgh
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12 February 2019
Overcoming Isometrics, recruiting more motor units
If you are anything like me, there will be a time in your training when you’ll reach a weird type...
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