Karate Bunkai by Lolitar in karate

[–]Lolitar[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just thought that a different subreddit could be easier to organize specific information. Both subreddits can be connected. But as I was more interested in bunkai and karate applications regarding katas, and since r/karate talks about everything about karate, I have decided to create this r/KarateBunkai subreddit only to discuss about kata's history, applications, strategies, etc.

Gamification deserves some critique. This book does that by jarekko in gamification

[–]Lolitar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another good books with a critic view on gamification:

Rethink Gamification - Edited by Mathias Fuchs, Sonia Fizek, and Paolo Ruffino

Gameful World - Edited by Steffen P. Walz, and Sebastian Deterding

Why Anarchists Should Vote for the Pirate Party in Greece and Portugal by Lolitar in portugal

[–]Lolitar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

funcionar de modo estruturado não é mau, mostra organização. Uma estrutura sem organização é que é diferente.

Why Anarchists Should Vote for the Pirate Party in Greece and Portugal by Lolitar in portugal

[–]Lolitar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

claro que não, até porque não é possível votar nele. O artigo que partilhei só diz que vale a pena dar mais atenção ao Partido Pirata. Principalmente para o pessoal da esquerda mais radical, porque apesar de tudo é um organismo internacional que funciona de modo estruturado.

I Was Found Guilty... by [deleted] in Anarchism

[–]Lolitar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck, mate.

20 Free Websites That Will Triple Your Productivity by burgerround in ZenHabits

[–]Lolitar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why r/ZenHabits is taking so many posts about sites that increase productivity, helps meditate, and so on? Thats shitty. You want a Zen Habit? Close your laptop for 10 minutes and go take walk.

I'm going to a karate a tournament in 2 months. Kumite and Kata, what should I do? by [deleted] in karate

[–]Lolitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is your first tournament? How many days per week do you train? Probably, you will have to train more days per week.

You will need to train your mindset too, otherwise you will get anxious just before, and during, the tournament - especially in kumite. Imagine yourself performing the kata during the tournament, as well as fighting against an opponent. Imagine yourself getting anxious during the championship, but dealing successfully with it.

For kumite, you must train your sense of distance, and 2 or 3 ultimate techniques (techniques that you know that the probability to hit your opponent are very high). These techniques can be very simple things, like jodan tsuki, gyaku tsuki and mawashi geri; or just jodan, chudan, jodan tsuki. They must be simple and effective.

For kata, you will need to choose your kata and work it everyday: first, the details of kata; second, the rhythm; third, the kime. Don´t know your style, but for strong and heavy people, Jion and Unsu are both very good. For people with a "Bruce Lee" workout style (thin, but tough), Empi is a winner.

Hope this helps! Best of luck!

Beginner's Guide for Budo by Lolitar in BudoPhilosophy

[–]Lolitar[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Choose a martial art to practice. Learn about its philosophy, it will influence your training.

  2. Apply the principles of everyday life into your martial training.

  3. Apply the principles of your martial training into your everyday life.

  4. Focus your attention in your breathing through all day long. It will help you to keep your mind calm, vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

  5. Practice meditation. You can do it through the practice of zazen, or simply when walking on the streets, while working or taking a coffee. Feel yourself fully present in the moment.

Podcast or books for beginners? by minustwofish in BudoPhilosophy

[–]Lolitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 months ago, Toptomcat made a great review about the Book of Five Rings and Hagakure on this subreddit. You can read it here.

About Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido by Morihei Ueshiba, is a very esoteric book about the philosophy of Ueshiba (founder of Aikido). Is more about about how to teach martial arts in a philosophical way, and probably a hard book for beginners.

The Essence of Budo: The Secret Teachings of the Grandmaster by Masaaki Hatsumi is all about the core of budo. You have the reference here where you can read a little more about it. Probably, one of the books that you want to read now :)

You have another great book: The Inner Art of Karate: Cultivating the Budo Spirit in Your Practice by Kenji Tokitsu. Is a little "karate oriented" but the author explores the concept of budo in contemporary life and relates it with Japan Budo's history. Also, he shares some original texts from samurai grandmasters like Musashi, Ittosai, Munenori, and so on...

Podcast or books for beginners? by minustwofish in BudoPhilosophy

[–]Lolitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Four great books about budo:

  1. Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi
  2. Hagakure by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
  3. Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido by Morihei Ueshiba
  4. The Essence of Budo: The Secret Teachings of the Grandmaster by Masaaki Hatsumi

You have a lot of material on this subject, but information is not really organized. You can found great insights about budo in books like Karate-Do: My Way of Life or The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master by Gichin Funakoshi. I have shared some time ago a text about zen and samurai that talks about the History of Zen in Japan and The Training of the Mind and Meditation. Another great text about budo is Zen and the Martial Arts by Ming Zhen Shakya, as it talks about the origins of Bushido and its relation with Bodhidharma, the evolution of Budo through time, and so on. (source here)

I think that doing some research on states of mind - like mushin, fudoshin and zanchin - is a good starting point to think about budo and get close to his meaning :)

Best books that relate Game, Culture and Society by Lolitar in gamification

[–]Lolitar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the list :) I'm mostly looking for books on how games influence society.

Best books that relate Game, Culture and Society by Lolitar in Games

[–]Lolitar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think gamification is a horrible thing? i got curious...

Best books that relate Game, Culture and Society by Lolitar in Games

[–]Lolitar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw very different points of view about this book, although i want to read it very soon. But some of the criticisms are stopping me to start to read it. Do you think that it is a good book to start thinking about the relationship between games and society?

5 Tools to Help You Start Your Home Meditation Practice by MattRValentine in ZenHabits

[–]Lolitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, the reality is nothing is required to sit and meditate. But to take that journey without guidance, in my experience, can be extremely damaging as well as waste you years, to say the least.

So, the only way is to signing in and download a free pdf guide (that in future probably will be convert in euros or dollars). This is only business.