Everyday Sensei

How to make natural Dogbane Indian Hemp Cordage (Part 2/3)

2013-06-13T09:26:00.001-04:00

To make the cordage, you need to buff the bark off of the fibers. This can be easily be done by rolling the strand on you leg. The outer bark breaks and flakes off leaving you with the fibers remaining.

After buffing the fibers, you are ready to start creating the cordage. The basic twining method demonstrated here is called the reverse wrap method.

The reverse twist starts with kinking the strand in a half by twisting in a clockwise direction with you right hand. This forms a loop.

Next, you start your reverse rolling by grabbing the top stain and twisting it away from you or clockwise then grabbing the bottom string and wrap it counter clockwise until the bottom strand is on the top. The process continues until you have a rope.

You can make it longer cord by splicing in additional strands.

Collecting and Preparing Dogbane Indian Hemp for Cordage (Part 1/3)

2013-06-06T09:00:00.001-04:00

I made a really cool discovery in my backyard. I just found a plant called dogbane or indian hemp. It's great for making cordage. The dogbane can be identified by the deep red woody stalks and the slender pods that contain downy like seeds.

To prepare the Indian Hemp to make cordage.
First, crush the stem into four sections. Then, pull it apart into the four sections and line up flat. Pull the fibers back over index finder then break the woody stems into sections and remove from the fibers.

Once you get the long ribbon of fiber, the fibers need to be buffed. You buff them by rolling them on your leg. This will break away the red bark and leave you with the fibers

Women's Self Defense against a Rear Bear Hug

2013-05-21T08:50:00.001-04:00

I had a request for a video showing how to defend yourself against a bear hug from behind. This video demonstrates a rear bear hug defense - FAST Defense style.

Origami Newspaper Pot

2013-05-01T11:38:00.001-04:00

The Gardening Season has begun and this video shows you how to get it started cheaply. In this video, I show a practical piece of origami - Origami Newspaper Gardening Pot.

I saw some instructions on how to make Newspaper seed starter pots. Most of them show a pot with ugly rabbit ears and too big for seed starting trays.

My pot is the perfect size to start your vegetables in a tray and it's neater without the funny rabbit ears. Watch the video to see how...

Maximum Impact Karate - FAST Cats Bully Defense Seminar

2013-04-26T08:31:00.001-04:00

Bullying has become a hot topic in our schools and community. That's why I want to tell you a little about our FAST C.A.T.S (Children's Assertiveness Training Series) program created by Bill Kipp and we are part of the FAST Defense network which was voted the Best Self Defense Program in the Industry by Black Belt Magazine.

We understand as teachers and administrators at school and parents at home that you can't keep your eye on your kids all of the time. These times are when your child is susceptible to bullying.

Our Bully Defense Seminars empowers your child to assertively communicate to bullies and handle situations on their own. Our seminars teach interactive scenarios to the students so that they communicate properly to the bullies.

If you're a parent worried about your child getting bullied at school or school, boy/ girl scout troup, or church group, please contact us at 215-249-3532 to find out more information.

Here's a little flash of our Bully Defense Seminar that we teach here at the school.

Portable Beer Can Solar Heater DYI

2013-04-16T09:35:00.001-04:00

Here's my newest project/ experiment. It's called the beer can solar heater. I originally saw this project on a Facebook Fan Page on Homesteading. Most of them are big outdoor units and I didn't want to make the money commitment to make a large unit.

So, what I did was made a smaller, portable unit just to see how well it works before possibly expanding on it into a bigger unit.

The Beer Can Solar Heater uses beer or soda cans that are painted black and arranged in pillars that creates upward convection. These pillars are placed in a closed black manifold and a clear front for the sunlight to enter.

The results were pretty good. The temperature within the manifold gets to 110° to 130° F.

Side Kick Drill - Tossing a Shield Kicking Drill

2013-04-04T11:36:00.001-04:00

A Facebook friend of mine that owns a karate school showed this drill on his page. The drill looked cool so I taught it to my students.

The drill works on your timing and ensures that you're performing a proper side kick. You know how many students side kicks look like round kicks. Well, if the kicking shield flies to the side instead of back to your partner, you know that your performing the side kick incorrect.

It's a great drill and gives you valuable feedback.

Self Defense for Kid - What a kid should do if they are lifted up by a C...

2013-03-29T11:24:00.001-04:00

One of our YouTube viewers had a question on what a child should do if they are lifted up in the air. When a kid is lifted up, we teach a bicycle kick. The idea is to hit the abductor in the groin. Another thing to keep in mind, along with the lower kicks we teach eye strikes with their hands at the same time they'd be shouting for help.

Shrimp Pad Thai

2013-03-04T08:26:00.000-05:00

This shrimp pad thai is a great side dish or make a double batch for a main entree.

Ingredients
1 pkg Rice Noodles (6 oz)
4 tbsp packed Light Brown Sugar
3 tbsp Fish Sauce
1 1/2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 tbsp Canola Oil
3 cloves Garlic, chopped
3/4 lb raw peeled and deveined Shrimp
3 Eggs
1 can Bean Sprouts (16 oz)
1 cup Sliced Scallion
1/3 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts, plus more for garish (optional)
1 lime cut into wedges
Fresh cilantro

Soak noodles in water for 30 minutes, Drain and set aside.

Mix brown sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, and cayenne in a small bowl, set aside. Heat oil in wok or large non-skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add Shrimp, saute 2 minutes, flipping once. Move garlic and shrimp to side of pan. Add noodles and 1/2 cup water. Stir noodles for 3 to 4 minutes until the water is absorbed. Pour the fish sauce-brown sugar mixture and stir, combining shrimp and noodles. Push noodles to side. Add egg and scramble in pan, then mix with noodles mixture. Repeat with remaining 2 eggs, making a well each time. Stir in bean sprouts, scallion, and peanuts. Add cilantro and squirt of lime. Serve immediately garnished with lime wedge.

Lion Crazy Boxing Tabata Workout

2013-02-28T10:44:00.001-05:00

Lion Crazy Boxing Tabata Workout

8 Rounds of 4 exercises repeated twice
1. Jab
2. Hooks
3. Uppercuts
4. Lion Crazy Round - Any Punch Combo
Repeat

Set your Gymboss timer for 20 secs. work and 10 secs. rest.

Redesigned Kickboxing Studio

2013-02-27T11:07:00.001-05:00

What do you think of our new kickboxing room's design? Over the holidays, we did a complete redesign of our kickboxing room.

Burning Core - Medicine Ball Workout

2013-02-17T12:02:00.001-05:00

Burning Core Workout

3 Rounds of 8 Exercises - 30 sec Intervals of work followed by 5 sec Rest

(Set our Gymboss Timer for 30 sec work interval and 5 sec rest)

8 Exercises for Workout
1. High Knees
2. Plank w/ Arm Extension
3. Toe Touch
4. Thruster
5. Wood Chop - Squat - Right
6. Wood Chop - Squat - Left
7. Alternating Knee Strikes
8. Scissor Crunch

Vote For Your Dojo - Maximum Impact Karate

2013-02-06T14:10:00.000-05:00

Vote For Your Dojo - Maximum Impact Karate

It's that time of year to vote for the Best in Bucks. Our Dojo was nominated as the Best Martial Arts Studio in Bucks. Support us by clicking the following link and voting for Maximum Impact Karate.

Maximum Impact Karate (Dublin)

Be Extraordinary + Channel Changes for 2013

2013-02-05T09:29:00.001-05:00

A quick message about striving to be extraordinary for 2013 and some changes to our channel.

Kickboxing Tips for the Beginner

2013-01-29T10:44:00.000-05:00

If you are new to kickboxing, taking your first step into a kickboxing class can be scary. Here's some expert tips to help you find the best program and get started.

Click here to read:

http://www.ehow.com/way_5455983_kick-boxing-tips.html

Exercise - The Perfect Headache Cure

2013-01-28T09:40:00.000-05:00

Did you ever have a headache at the end of the workday? Sometimes, it's easy to hang up the towel at the end of the work day and skip your workout because of these headaches. What would you say if I told you that the best cure for these headaches is exactly what you may be avoiding... EXERCISE.

I experienced this exact situation the other day. Everyone knows that I'm an avid exercise workout freak, but the other day, I had as serious headache and almost skipped my kickboxing workout. It reminded me of the end of day headaches, I'd experience at my former job sitting all day working for corporation.

These headaches can easily deter you from making it to your karate or kickboxing class, but before you do, listen to this. Sitting all day creates vascular constriction of the blood vessels in the brain that cause headaches. The best known cure is exercise which pumps blood to the brain and relieving you from the headache.

On this particular day, I knew the solution was exercise so I committed myself to taking class despite the headache. The results were a terrific workout and the headache was gone.

Description of Programs - Maximum Impact Karate Dublin, PA

2013-01-25T09:06:00.001-05:00

Do you want more information about one of our dynamic programs?

Click one of the following links
Karate - http://tinyurl.com/MIK-Karate
Kickboxing - http://tinyurl.com/MIK-Kickboxing
Fast Defense and Bully Defense Seminars - http://tinyurl.com/MIK-FastDefense

HIIT Kickboxing Workout

2013-01-21T13:43:00.001-05:00

Max Impact HIIT
Kickboxing Workout

5 Drills - 40 sec Intervals of conditioning
and bag combos with 10 sec Rest

(Set our Gymboss Timer for 40 sec work
interval and 10 sec rest)

Rest 30 sec and Repeat 5 Drills

Five Exercises for HIIT Workout

1. Jab - Cross
2. One Leg Pogo
3. Uppercut - Uppercut - Hook Punch
4. Pushups
5. Front Kick

DYI Homemade Candle Space Heater

2013-01-07T10:46:00.001-05:00

With the winter arriving, I wanted to create a off the grid project that could help heat my small office. This project cost less than $20 and was simple to put together. The candle heats the radiator metal core and transfers the heat to ceramic surface. Then this heat is stored and radiated into the room instead of it just rinsing to the ceiling.

Here's what you will need and watch the video for the assembly.
one 5″ ceramic (not glazed) pot
one 3″ ceramic (not glazed) pot
two 1 1/2″ x 1/4″ washers
three 1 1/4″ x 1/4″ washers
three 1″ x 1/4″ washers
eight 3/4″ x 1/4″ washers
seven 1/4″ nuts
one 3″ x 1/4″ bolt

Thanks for watching!

Arnis Two Man Single Stick Drill Wing Block & Wing Sheild Combo

2012-12-19T08:53:00.001-05:00

Here's a warm-up exercise that combines the last two Arnis videos into one.

How to talk to children about the Connecticut School Shooting

2012-12-14T19:36:00.001-05:00

Parents; How to Talk to Children about the Connecticut School Shooting - Dr. Robyn Silverman - Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Arnis Two Man Single Stick Drill - Strike #2 & Wing Block

2012-12-12T09:04:00.001-05:00

Here's another quick Escrima one stick warm-up drill. This one uses the Cinco Teros number two strike with a wing block in continuous motion for a great, fun practice technique.

Arnis Two Man Single Stick Drill - Strike #1 & Wing Shield

2012-12-05T09:27:00.001-05:00

Here's a quick Escrima one stick warm-up drill. We use the one strike from our angles of attack and our wing shield in combination for an exciting and fun practice technique.

My YouTube 6 Year Anniversary

2012-11-27T09:56:00.001-05:00

I signed up 6 years ago to YouTube to post videos for my students as tutorials. It was little rough at the beginning because we didn't have digital cameras which meant I had to transfer from a videotape to a digital format. it took me 10 months to post my first video. Then, after I posted my first video, My video camera broke. It took a year and a half before I was able to purchase my next camera ~ Flip Video Camera. With the popularity of some of my videos, I started producing more and I got accepted to the YouTube Partner program in June 2011. Then from there, the rest is history.

Cinco Teros Version 1 - Kid's practicing 1,2,3,4 Crash

2012-11-27T09:40:00.001-05:00

The Cinco Teros is considered an old form of Arnis. It's effectiveness is in it simplicity. Cinco Teros means five strikes because it consist of five angles of attack.

This drill is called 1, 2, 3, 4 Crash. The thrust strike at the end is the crash. This video shows some of our students performing the drill and getting a little overzealous with the crash.