I have a lot of people ask me about all sorts of things. I mean, you know I do some pretty interesting things. I was just dealing with a flat on the motorcycle. It doesn't get any more interesting than that, now does it?
Okay, so after dealing with that Honda flat tire--I am back to deal with the questions.
Sometime I hear a lot about "so you travel a lot." "yes, yes, I do." "So what have you learned?" Well isn't that about as open as an open air concert at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA? I mean what do they want to know about? Some of the things I have been reading about how physics was stood on its head--and it wasn't by Einstein. How Einstein nearly had a breakdown about certain equations?
No, these people know me either as that marital arts guy or that linguistics guy. The two fields share a lot commonality: you can't fake yourself in either (go on speak to me in a language that you don't know, go ahead and do some movements that your uncoordinated body is faking).
Anyway, I wrote a little letter that is going out to people on my list about how I learned a thing or two traveling around where there are Elephants and Tigers.
I would tell you all about it here--but you just aren't worthy? Ha, got you there, didn't I? Actually, I am tired of typing. I got to get teh Speech Recognition sorted.
Well, okay--until the next time.
Learn a thing or two will you
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Friday, May 20, 2011
Fighting the Way
It's been some time since I've commented on fighting. I've been too busy with other endeavors that have kept me very busy. I am on Face Book for those that want to get my biggest news on a more updated basis.
Anyway, I've got to tell you that I've gone back to the evolutions that were there long ago when I tackled Combat JKD. It's all very clear to me what was going on as Comhrac Bas took over from CB JKD. Now that we are at the zenith of platforms, CXS there is all the previous but in a far more ordered fashion.
It really is the key to how the ingredients and in their order that makes the recipe work.
So, stay tuned.
Anyway, I've got to tell you that I've gone back to the evolutions that were there long ago when I tackled Combat JKD. It's all very clear to me what was going on as Comhrac Bas took over from CB JKD. Now that we are at the zenith of platforms, CXS there is all the previous but in a far more ordered fashion.
It really is the key to how the ingredients and in their order that makes the recipe work.
So, stay tuned.
Monday, December 6, 2010
How Big Is Your World, Really?
So, let's take a look at my World and tell me how big you've made your World.
The Map may not show in it's entirety.
The Map may not show in it's entirety.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Maximize MMA Training with Xplosion
I read an article by a well thought of MMA coach (Rooney)in the article he details what is the best form of training. Guess what? Well, he validates exactly what I was doing back in 1996 and put on film in 1997 (when I was to fight in the UFC).
Here's a little more
http://www.maximummma.info/2280/beyond-cross-fit-increase-mmafighting-skills-by-christophe-clugston.htm
Here's a little more
http://www.maximummma.info/2280/beyond-cross-fit-increase-mmafighting-skills-by-christophe-clugston.htm
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Working OUt with the Idol, Stallone by Christophe Clugston
There are some people that really have changed an entire society. Stallone did this when he started bringing the more defined and muscular style to the Big Screen. Arnold was another person that helped to change the entire idea of what was "body good" in the West. The runner's type body had been thought to be sexy before that. Now, I have to hold him up as a model of excellence. Compare yourself to him--and then look at the difference in years: he's the one who sets the standards, not you, my friend.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Battle that left Blood and Death Everywhere while it changed a Country by Christophe Clugston
As you should know I research Occidental battles, warfare, dueling and fighting methods. Too many people have given in to the propaganda machine from the Orient. Sorry, but the history of Empires and language spread is directly tied to warfare and the Occidental World did this better than anyone else.
Speaking of languages and warfate--here is something that is in Anglo-Saxon (Old English) about a battle that turned the history for what is modern day England.
The mere rendering of the words connects to me in some sort of Jungian Archetype.
Does this connect to you? Or were you even aware of this?
Speaking of languages and warfate--here is something that is in Anglo-Saxon (Old English) about a battle that turned the history for what is modern day England.
The mere rendering of the words connects to me in some sort of Jungian Archetype.
Does this connect to you? Or were you even aware of this?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Language: What are you talking about--the numbers, fool by Christophe Clugston
Ok, ok,, ok. I got a lot of mail asking me about what language would be good for someone to learn. And the answer depends on a lot of variables: 1) What languages do you already speak? 2) What level of ability to you wish to obtain? 3) Where do you live? Will you use the language on a daily basis? 4) Are you serious about learning a new language? 5) Are you ready for the amount of actual time it will take to hold a real conversation with a normal person on the bus, train, or at a bar?
Now, to clue people into what is important in the World, I have included a link to an article that talks about the WLs. These are the only thing that I am interested in any more. I have studied over 49 languages--but it diminishes my ability on the ones that are more important.
This research was done in the early 90s and it was published in mid 90s so many factors have changed (the numbers for Spanish are off, for example). No matter, this will give you a clear insight into what is going on at there in this big World of Language.
http://www.andaman.org/BOOK/reprints/weber/rep-weber.htm
Now, to clue people into what is important in the World, I have included a link to an article that talks about the WLs. These are the only thing that I am interested in any more. I have studied over 49 languages--but it diminishes my ability on the ones that are more important.
This research was done in the early 90s and it was published in mid 90s so many factors have changed (the numbers for Spanish are off, for example). No matter, this will give you a clear insight into what is going on at there in this big World of Language.
http://www.andaman.org/BOOK/reprints/weber/rep-weber.htm
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Some Hard Polyglot Training by Christophe Clugston
Well, keeping in the vein of languages and training hard I present a little hard core reality. This is one man's mental workout. If you ever asked me what it takes to know several languages and keep them going--well here's your answer.
I will talk mroe about this topic in the future--but that will first go to the Inner Core. So join the Inner Core to get the best information.
I will talk mroe about this topic in the future--but that will first go to the Inner Core. So join the Inner Core to get the best information.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Christophe Clugston in Martial Arts Odyssey: Boxing Linguist with Antonio Graceffo
Well, it sure took a long time for Antonio and I to have a camera moment. We had planned to shoot in Cmaobida and then in Thailand--well, it just didn't happen like that. We did get a fast moment in Bnagkok (yeah this was the third time we tried to film in Thailand together) and just started the camera rolling. We had a lot to say. Even bits about our mutual friend, the elusive and somewhat perverse Robert Clyne (noted host of Fight Japan and Fight Asia).
Here then is the video. Click through and leave a comment if you want.
Here then is the video. Click through and leave a comment if you want.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Sometimes We're gone and Death Enters by Christophe Clugston
I want to post some thoughts about something that has happened that should give everyone a chance to reflect on his or her own motives, directions, ideas and decisions. Often people say I will do it in the future. I will travel to this place or take that vacation cruise some time in the future. Or I often hear also that someone will learn how to sail a boat, fly a plane or how to speak fluently in another language.
Let's face facts--over 90% of the time these are just lies. Yeah, I'm not here to make it palatable for you to lie to yourself or others. It's this very acceptance of the lie that leads you thinking that you do have time. Let me tell you something: those that actually learn how to fly, speak another language fluently (not a short term goal) or travel to K 2 are actually busy doing it. They don't sit around and use it as excuse to NOT do it. It here refers to the Future that never comes. You know as professional fighter the whole life is about a future date and what must be done to be something different on that future date. Most people just go through life trying to make it from one day to the other or think in very hazy terms of getting a job that has retirement, medical (that would be the USA you'd have to worry about), and has vacation time.
The reality here is also that outside of bgeing forced by others to make deadlines or goals with work, the person does not have the self directed force to achieve something by personal force. It was said on this path of fighting/learning about yourself that you must FORGE yoruself form your own will. This Personal Power is what makes you separate from others.
So why do I bring all of this up now?
Well, one of the Group has died. Arthur Gallant, who was part of the infamous French Canadian segment of Comhrac Bas recently died from cancer. He was a mere 50 years old. Fifty years of living, experiencing, adventures and accomplishments. I know that many of the things that he used to talk to me about still had not happened: finding a woman that was exactly what he wanted and would accept him for who he was, is a prime example that comes to mind. However, Arthur had traveled across Canada several times, been part of my assitants for the Street Savage Tapes filmed in 2000 in California. He had also been instrumental in helping with many seminars in Moncton, New Brunswick. He was captured on film and on audio--and now, by friends, that is all we have of him. For all of his songs have been sung and all of his stories have been told. He Still had much left and there were more people left that he hadn't met, yet. But that has all ended.
Arthru was a gifted Chiac Musician (Acadian style music) and was always a hit when he would play at our famous EVENTS. He also was a great person to have at any party, meeting, or seance. He pulled Matt out of some strange bad times: the Natives, the Falling on the Girl Friend thing, etc.
He also was a great person to establish contact. It was his unassuming ways and ability to make others laugh that quickly had others engaged in conversation that they normaly would not do.He had this gift from his bacground: He had done a variety of jobs and there was always something about his Chimney Sweeping episodes or his Truck Driving exploits that could enthrall others. He had a wry way about him and he had a Zest for life.
He also set about Comhrac Bas learning in a head under the water approach to swimming, as it were. The times that Matt, Arthur and others would go at it in the Combat Room was, to say the least, committment.
I can remember many a time from the "Positive, positive, la" and the "skell a dit?" that stlil makes me laugh. It wasn't just the phrase it was the way he said it. And his story of the Dinosaur vs the Bear Anaology for Comhrac Bas has to reign as the greatest story ever told. This was said at one of Rene's after event bashes. Those were times to be cherished now. We will not pass through those times ever again. The gang and the boats that brought them have gone to other places on the Immense Globe.
I have known many peoplewho have died: Died from motorcycle crashes, auto accidents, falls, fires, war, fighting, etc. I know the finality the actual STOP of the forward moving time line and that's why I talk about it so much. If you don't think of the end, you will never do anything on the way to the End. The Future will come, but will you mark it in a way that allows you to have done something that you said you truly wanted to do?
Arthur can no longer be part of the CXS evolution that has launched it far beyond Comhrac Bas. He can never sing us another song of his strange times selling dolls. He can never come to Thailand. He will never learn Spanish. It's over. And those of us who knew him should be feeling the gap that is there without him to fill it. There is a unique vibe gone. The mortal coil has changed its position.
So, what will you do before someone is writing this sort of article about you?
Let's face facts--over 90% of the time these are just lies. Yeah, I'm not here to make it palatable for you to lie to yourself or others. It's this very acceptance of the lie that leads you thinking that you do have time. Let me tell you something: those that actually learn how to fly, speak another language fluently (not a short term goal) or travel to K 2 are actually busy doing it. They don't sit around and use it as excuse to NOT do it. It here refers to the Future that never comes. You know as professional fighter the whole life is about a future date and what must be done to be something different on that future date. Most people just go through life trying to make it from one day to the other or think in very hazy terms of getting a job that has retirement, medical (that would be the USA you'd have to worry about), and has vacation time.
The reality here is also that outside of bgeing forced by others to make deadlines or goals with work, the person does not have the self directed force to achieve something by personal force. It was said on this path of fighting/learning about yourself that you must FORGE yoruself form your own will. This Personal Power is what makes you separate from others.
So why do I bring all of this up now?
Well, one of the Group has died. Arthur Gallant, who was part of the infamous French Canadian segment of Comhrac Bas recently died from cancer. He was a mere 50 years old. Fifty years of living, experiencing, adventures and accomplishments. I know that many of the things that he used to talk to me about still had not happened: finding a woman that was exactly what he wanted and would accept him for who he was, is a prime example that comes to mind. However, Arthur had traveled across Canada several times, been part of my assitants for the Street Savage Tapes filmed in 2000 in California. He had also been instrumental in helping with many seminars in Moncton, New Brunswick. He was captured on film and on audio--and now, by friends, that is all we have of him. For all of his songs have been sung and all of his stories have been told. He Still had much left and there were more people left that he hadn't met, yet. But that has all ended.
Arthru was a gifted Chiac Musician (Acadian style music) and was always a hit when he would play at our famous EVENTS. He also was a great person to have at any party, meeting, or seance. He pulled Matt out of some strange bad times: the Natives, the Falling on the Girl Friend thing, etc.
He also was a great person to establish contact. It was his unassuming ways and ability to make others laugh that quickly had others engaged in conversation that they normaly would not do.He had this gift from his bacground: He had done a variety of jobs and there was always something about his Chimney Sweeping episodes or his Truck Driving exploits that could enthrall others. He had a wry way about him and he had a Zest for life.
He also set about Comhrac Bas learning in a head under the water approach to swimming, as it were. The times that Matt, Arthur and others would go at it in the Combat Room was, to say the least, committment.
I can remember many a time from the "Positive, positive, la" and the "skell a dit?" that stlil makes me laugh. It wasn't just the phrase it was the way he said it. And his story of the Dinosaur vs the Bear Anaology for Comhrac Bas has to reign as the greatest story ever told. This was said at one of Rene's after event bashes. Those were times to be cherished now. We will not pass through those times ever again. The gang and the boats that brought them have gone to other places on the Immense Globe.
I have known many peoplewho have died: Died from motorcycle crashes, auto accidents, falls, fires, war, fighting, etc. I know the finality the actual STOP of the forward moving time line and that's why I talk about it so much. If you don't think of the end, you will never do anything on the way to the End. The Future will come, but will you mark it in a way that allows you to have done something that you said you truly wanted to do?
Arthur can no longer be part of the CXS evolution that has launched it far beyond Comhrac Bas. He can never sing us another song of his strange times selling dolls. He can never come to Thailand. He will never learn Spanish. It's over. And those of us who knew him should be feeling the gap that is there without him to fill it. There is a unique vibe gone. The mortal coil has changed its position.
So, what will you do before someone is writing this sort of article about you?
Thursday, December 31, 2009
ENglish Stick Fighting by Christophe Clugston
Man people are unaware of the long history of fighting and the war arts in the Occidental World. There is simply too much propaganda about the Oriental schools and their methods. The reality is that European soil saw more duels than Musashi ever dreamed of and there were many people with far more duels than Musashi.
Occidental Arts are based on performance/outcome--this equates to no time for tradition bound up slow to evolve arts and the mind sets behind those arts. There is a reason that the Western World went on to conquer the Modern World and this mind set is prevalent in the fighting arts, too.
One of the weapons that was considered to be very dangerous (and capable of being a swordsman if adroitly handled) was the Quarter staff (well this is the name in English so I will use it right now since I am not writing in German, Spanish or French for the bulk of this Blog).
Here is a video about basic use of the English Stick.
Check it out and stay with me as your source for the World's Strongest Self Defense continues with Christophe Clugston and only with me.
Occidental Arts are based on performance/outcome--this equates to no time for tradition bound up slow to evolve arts and the mind sets behind those arts. There is a reason that the Western World went on to conquer the Modern World and this mind set is prevalent in the fighting arts, too.
One of the weapons that was considered to be very dangerous (and capable of being a swordsman if adroitly handled) was the Quarter staff (well this is the name in English so I will use it right now since I am not writing in German, Spanish or French for the bulk of this Blog).
Here is a video about basic use of the English Stick.
Check it out and stay with me as your source for the World's Strongest Self Defense continues with Christophe Clugston and only with me.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Muay Thai Gyms in Bangkok by Christophe Clugston
Well on a quest to find some new gyms in Thailand, I decided to spend some time in Bangkok (since I hub through the city a lot). This gym I am standing at is very close to Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. The trainer I had is an ex Cahmpion and very subtle on his technique advice (in Thai nor English). He did rounds of 3 minutes instead of the normal 5 mintues (since 3 mintues is the real time--the tempo ca be pushed far beyond what you can do in 5 minutes). Very hard training.
This was just oen of my stops. If you have questions about training, I can set up deals for you.
THe best training I have found in Thailand will be up and coming. So until then.
Train and keep pushing.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
What does a K 1 Fighter think in cooperation Christophe Clugston
I am very happy to bring you a segment you may not knwo about.
Here is a great video from my documentary making friend, Robert Clyne. Hey, he filmed me, but he hasn't let it out, yet. If you want to click through and leave him comments on this video tell him that I sent you.
Here is a great video from my documentary making friend, Robert Clyne. Hey, he filmed me, but he hasn't let it out, yet. If you want to click through and leave him comments on this video tell him that I sent you.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Why even in MMA most all Muay Thai is false by Christophe Clugston
Man, it seems like Muay Thai has become a fad again. Not for the sport of Muay Thai--which few people actually pursue, but for the training aspect that it gives. It seems that the MMA crowd has found Muay Thai to be the strongest form of striking practice for their cross over training to the Mixed Martial Arts; sport in ring or in cage.
There are many people that say they teach Muay Thai--and they don't have a clue. Subsequently, anyone that thinks he or she is going to Muay Thai classes is going to some perverted form of Kick Boxing practice and not Muay Thai.
Please see my article covering this. http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Even-in-MMA-Most-Muay-Thai-is-Not-Real&id=3293393
Once you ahve read that you will be better armed to knwo the truth and find REal Muay Thai training--especially those of you who do MMA.
There are many people that say they teach Muay Thai--and they don't have a clue. Subsequently, anyone that thinks he or she is going to Muay Thai classes is going to some perverted form of Kick Boxing practice and not Muay Thai.
Please see my article covering this. http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Even-in-MMA-Most-Muay-Thai-is-Not-Real&id=3293393
Once you ahve read that you will be better armed to knwo the truth and find REal Muay Thai training--especially those of you who do MMA.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Muay THAI and Language by Christophe Clugston
One of my friends has been putting together different little short segments on martial arts and about language learning. Here is something that will give you some insight into both the fighting form and the language. You will learn something. If you click through to the original and want to leave comments for him please tell him that you were referred by me. If you wish to learn either Muay Thai or the Thai language, contact me. Check this out.
Christophe Clugston was pleased to introduce you to Hom and Antonio.
Christophe Clugston was pleased to introduce you to Hom and Antonio.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Heavy Muay Thai Training 8 and 9 by Christophe Clugston
OK, well I've been doing some other stuff as of late--like what?
Well like training for this damn TV fight in Thailand. Yeah, I got the normal advance notice/ All two weeks of it (this is more than usual, actually).
We don't get to follow those big planned out General Prep Training and all of that added stuff. Forget about trying to advance absolute strength or increase run times--that just takes away from the performance on the actual event with this time left. So check out what I have to say.
Stick around as the news is going to heat up as I get more pissed off about this.
Well like training for this damn TV fight in Thailand. Yeah, I got the normal advance notice/ All two weeks of it (this is more than usual, actually).
We don't get to follow those big planned out General Prep Training and all of that added stuff. Forget about trying to advance absolute strength or increase run times--that just takes away from the performance on the actual event with this time left. So check out what I have to say.
Stick around as the news is going to heat up as I get more pissed off about this.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Underground Japan Fight Club by Christophe Clugston
Ok here we go. Hang on. My friend Robert (of Fight Japan fame) has shot a lot of footage of fighters and talked to some of the famous and some of the not so famous. He does a good job of capturinmg the part of the fight that can give you another moment of perspective.
He and I have talked about many things and have tossed around a million ideas (I am just that damn complicated). Anyway, I want to share some of his work with you. I think you will groove on this. This is about the Underground Fight Scene in Japan (which pays more than the PROFESSIONAL fight scene in Thailand, I might add).
This is about Hide (that is not said as if you were a monolingual English speaker--it is said in clear vowels of equal length). His story is a story of a man who finds himself in the fray. There might not be much in his life--he's a loser in Japan--but he has the fray. Just like the Norse Gods knew they would die in Ragnarok, he goes forward. Why? Well, instead of leaving it open to you to figure out--I will tell you. Maybe you will get it, maybe you will never get it.
He goes forward because THERE is a fight. A purpose. A now. An epic tale he writes at this moment.
Watch. (Feel free to give Robert feedback on his program and make sure you tell him I sent you.)
He and I have talked about many things and have tossed around a million ideas (I am just that damn complicated). Anyway, I want to share some of his work with you. I think you will groove on this. This is about the Underground Fight Scene in Japan (which pays more than the PROFESSIONAL fight scene in Thailand, I might add).
This is about Hide (that is not said as if you were a monolingual English speaker--it is said in clear vowels of equal length). His story is a story of a man who finds himself in the fray. There might not be much in his life--he's a loser in Japan--but he has the fray. Just like the Norse Gods knew they would die in Ragnarok, he goes forward. Why? Well, instead of leaving it open to you to figure out--I will tell you. Maybe you will get it, maybe you will never get it.
He goes forward because THERE is a fight. A purpose. A now. An epic tale he writes at this moment.
Watch. (Feel free to give Robert feedback on his program and make sure you tell him I sent you.)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Hardcore Bareknuckle Fights Japan vs Thailand by Christophe Clugston
Well, it's time to see how the Karate hardcore, Samurai spirited Japanese fighters do against the battle worn Muay Thai fighters from Thailand.
There are lots of facts and rules and laws of the fight to learn from. This is one of the many videos done by a friend of mine. He is really working night and day to get the final edits done on his episodes. He can be found under Fight Japan. If you take a look at his videos and watch them--make sure you mention you got there from me.
Please make sure to get my analysis by getting to http://www.clugston-fightingmoves.com/howtofight.html and getting the updates
There are lots of facts and rules and laws of the fight to learn from. This is one of the many videos done by a friend of mine. He is really working night and day to get the final edits done on his episodes. He can be found under Fight Japan. If you take a look at his videos and watch them--make sure you mention you got there from me.
Please make sure to get my analysis by getting to http://www.clugston-fightingmoves.com/howtofight.html and getting the updates
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Muay Thai, Challenges, Bangkok Dangerous Christophe Clugston Style
Wow, I was just in Bangkok (now back up north)--I was able to fire off a little bit about what's been going on.
I'm about to challenge someone---get ready for this coward to run like the place is on fire.
I also give a little bit of the vibe of Bangkok life.
Spent some days hanging with Fight Japan in the Patapong district. Tried to get a few things set up.
So check it. Life will never be the same.
I'm about to challenge someone---get ready for this coward to run like the place is on fire.
I also give a little bit of the vibe of Bangkok life.
Spent some days hanging with Fight Japan in the Patapong district. Tried to get a few things set up.
So check it. Life will never be the same.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Secret of Spainish Blades, Swords by Christophe Clugston
Wow, it's been one hot topic over the past few years. In fact, I first thought that the interest in this topic would be huge.
Then after starting to explain the topic to some poeple I got the feeling that it was far too arcane. At the time, Alex was very certain that the information was beyond the interest of the majorityh of people.
I had done a few semianrs about the Spanish Circle School. I had also done personal training covering the blade work. It was impressive with everyone and it really had an impact. But, I felt that it was the type of person that was doing it. It was certainly a very specific niche of fighting.
Man, was I wrong. The general interest in the Spanish Blade Work is overwhelming. It's been hidden for so long--that poeple are ready to be exposed to the best swordsmen in history.
I will be putting out more on this topic.
Here's a group in Spain that are bringing back part of the Blades.
Then after starting to explain the topic to some poeple I got the feeling that it was far too arcane. At the time, Alex was very certain that the information was beyond the interest of the majorityh of people.
I had done a few semianrs about the Spanish Circle School. I had also done personal training covering the blade work. It was impressive with everyone and it really had an impact. But, I felt that it was the type of person that was doing it. It was certainly a very specific niche of fighting.
Man, was I wrong. The general interest in the Spanish Blade Work is overwhelming. It's been hidden for so long--that poeple are ready to be exposed to the best swordsmen in history.
I will be putting out more on this topic.
Here's a group in Spain that are bringing back part of the Blades.
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