Mignumi Ryu

"A man putting on his armor for war should not boast like one taking it off"---Zulu proverb

Resolution time again! Time to get in shape mentally, physically and spiritually. Come on. Tonight 6-8.

I always start my new year with a good workout. We will be training hard for a healthy year on Friday. You are welcome too. Face 2021 head-on!

What is needed this time of year?...exercise!

Tired of treadmills and elipticals? Come on out and burn calories the fun way.

Come train with us. All fitness levels, all skill levels (even none), all ages, male and female, all welcome. Monday's and Fridays 6-8pm. No fees. You have been given a temple and offered the grace of God. What are you doing with 'em.

Tonight's class is especially geared towards people who are older and/or out of shape. Come see what your temple is still capable of accomplishing. If you have waiting for a workout that you can do and enjoy, this is it!!

Every day, in every way, you are an example. What are you an example of today?

Knowledge is power. Wisdom is freedom. Both expand when you share them.

Uniting mind, body and spirit in service to Christ and our fellows. Also check out Brent doing kimuras on Gort. Not easy being as Gort has no actual wrists or elbows. Come get you some.

Good to see Javoris tonight. He wasn't quite back to this form yet but he did execute well.

Christian mma. Every class begins and ends with scripture and prayer.

The art of the beat down. Just Brent and I winding up some good training. Fun stuff! No face covering required. Enter at your own risk.

To unite mind, body and spirit in service to Christ and our fellows...

Every day, in every way, you are an example. What are you an example of today? Here is Kaydy...happy, healthy and motivated.

Great class last night. If you think working out isn't fun, then you're not doing it right. Check this fun video.

Developing skills, sweating, having fun and living like temples.

Harai goshi...outside thigh sweep.

Back to full on training tonight! Come on out and get your self ready! 6pm.

No class tonight. Happy memorial day!

Really good training tonight. Nice to be adding some takedowns back into the rotation.

Focus on agility tonight. Come on. About to start.

Great class last night. Come join us if you dare.

Grappling with humans returning soon! Every Mignumi ryu class is different but we always follow a similar outline: begin with prayer, breathing and meditation; next cardio warm-up; then strength or agility training; followed by stretching; then stances, falls, rolls, ground positions; technique training through at least 3 ranges; sparring; mat chat; and finally we close every class with scripture, prayer and a bow. This video is our closing.

Don't need a lot to stay healthy. Just the desire. Your body is a temple; a gift from God. Enjoy it for as long as you have it.

Mignumi ryu is open for business. Tonight 6-8. Socially distant workouts are the current norm. Also I have a home gym that my family and friends are welcome to use. Some of us (no names please) have noticed ourselves expanding during the crisis-virus. Just not really burning the calories standing and holding the refrigerator door open.

Anybody else missing grappling??

Awww...gym closed? Mine isn't. Small groups and social distance enforced. Welcome. Tonight at 6pm.

Yes we are doing mma tonight. This is what social distancing looks like in the dojo. If we have more than 10 folks we will split into different rooms. If you show up with your little virus friend you will defend yourself against swords and staffs.

If you are tired of watching videos of my granddaughter, come on over and I'll get some some of you.

Mignumi ryu is: boxing, karate, judo, jiu-jitsu, also aikido, wrestling, muy-thai, ninjitsu, wushu with some occasional butt-crack making the video. Enjoy!

It felt good to be back in the dojo tonight! What a great way to stay fit. Come join us if you wish.

To unite mind, body and spirit in service to Christ and our fellows.

No mma tomorrow night. 2/21/20. I will be attending a dance with the beautiful/dangerous girl in this video. However, this is no excuse. You should still get in some training before the weekend festivities begin. Cardio, calisthenics, shadow-boxing, level changes can be done anywhere. Get busy! Then meet us Monday to restore you after the weekend festivities.

Good training tonight. You missed it!

No official mignumi ryu class this Friday-2/7. But if you want to get in some training contact Brent as I am out of town. Do something healthy anyway.

Simultaneously punching, parrying, and head movement: efficient body motion for self-defense and effective life lesson.

Simultaneous striking, parrying, and head motion. Efficient body motion for self-defense and an effective lesson for life.

Mma training tonight will be in the youth room. Bring yourself!

Did you once again resolve to get healthier in the New year? Bring your flabby, winded temple on down! We constantly strive to improve. Strength, stamina, flexibility, serenity, confidence, faith, courage all can be developed. This is not a fad. People have been using these ideas for thousands of years because they work. Your health is not judged by the scales alone. Come look at your temple objectively and learn yourself. We all have room for improvement.

Next year you too can come sort out your festivus grievances with us! Please note our aluminum pole has the American flag on it.

Mma and 12 step meeting will be on Thursday this week. C'mon over and get your Christmas celebration started with a kick!

There will be no mma on Friday the thirteenth as the whole family will be out of town for Taylor's graduation. So come get some of this action tonight!

Yes!! Time to train again!

What do you do regularly with your kids and grandkids to teach an active, healthy lifestyle?

I say it all the time. The fights are won in the transitions. How you enter a situation matters. Check out Brent setting up and entering. Transitioning into a control position. God bless you.

It doesn't matter what shape you are in or what issues you have, come visit us tonight and leave in a bit better shape. Custom workouts for everyone.

Well being as Javoris is in the hospital with a broken ankle I figured it is a great time to post a video of catching him in an ankle lock. Seriously though, he was in an ugly wreck and broke his ankle. You should go see him and maybe utter a prayerful word or two. Medical center room 603.

Javoris learning tai-otoshi, ankle-block throw in preparation for his brown belt. Kaydy sitting on a ladder. A metaphor right? Keep your feet firmly planted but keep reaching up. Be in this world but not of it. C'mon people this is good stuff!

Health isn't just about weight loss. It is also about strength and flexibility and emotional stability and spiritual attainment and mental acuity. Get off the elliptical and go hike up a hill. When was the last time you deliberately tried to learn something new by choice? Meditated? Prayed? Gave something away that you wanted to keep?

Sideways video of ogoshi, hip throw. Cinematography by Kaydy.

Sometimes the devil, the world or others are just trying to trip you up. This particular trip is called o-uchi gari, major inside leg trip, and is hard to defend unless you time it well. Learn to defend against trips both literal and allegorical with us.

Come train with us. A workout that you can do and will enjoy. You will feel better after than you did before.

Old doesn't mean weak. Young doesn't mean ignorant. God didn't make any mistakes. Glorify him in your own life, in your best way.

Sometimes it is easy to see my blessings.

Come have some healthy fun with us this evening. No dues or fees. Donations are excepted and you may be asked to face a fear or two. Workouts designed for your level of fitness.

Expanding our boundaries in thought and action. Identifying strengths and weaknesses. Learning to listen to the holy spirit more and the ego less.

A wise man once told me that God was in charge of outcomes and that I was only responsible the leg-work. So here is a few seconds of foot-work. You can try this at home.

Happy labor day! I will be there tonight if anyone wants to come train or workout.

Prayer, meditation, fasting, giving. And sometimes I like to add a little of this:

Trying to be better today than yesterday. Come join us. Share this if you wish.

"The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will exalt over you with joy, he will rest in his love, he will rejoice over you with shouts of love." Zephaniah 3-17. Come find your victorious warrior this evening at 6pm.

Active temples are happy temples. You don't have to train for the Olympics, just start moving a little more and a little faster.

Whenever we talk about stewardship in church we always discuss money but the first thing God gave us to steward is our body. We should be good stewards with all God gave us: health, wealth, intellect, emotion, talents, time, nature and the things we love. If we still breathe we still can improve.

Everyone gets on top of life occasionally. Not everyone has the skills to stay there for a while. Balance is a life-skill.

Studies repeatedly confirm that Americans are losing the battle with obesity. Correspondingly diabetes, heart problems, cardiovascular problems and respiratory issues are all on the rise. The answer is not found in the pharmacy. The answer is not in fad diets. The answer is not in surgery. The answer is living healthy. Also everyone already knows that healthier means happier. Live like you are a temple.