Being ADAPTIVE.
May 17, 2013
Adaptability is the capacity to adjust to the condition of the situation without breaking stride, as well as accommodate new circumstances without hesitation. Having an adaptive body and mind are open to shifting course to be helpful and useful; you are ready for the unexpected. Having an adaptive body and mind empowers us to take advantage of opportunities that a more rigid person would miss out on. When we train adaptively, we are ready for whatever the situation… planned or unplanned. Training should be a continuos surprise of capability… not numbers and vanity. Life is in a constant state of movement, it does not make sense to be stiff or to cling to the idea of what is going to happen… we can’t predict the future… we can only be… Read more
~:~ UTILITIES ~:~
May 9, 2013
Cub scouts to survivalist.. print it out.. maybe even laminate it and always have it with you until you memorize it. Especially for individuals that head out solo. Here are a few tools that may get you out of a sticky situation and home safe. LOOK UP^ & locate the 2 constellations: 1.) THE BIG DIPPER & 2.) CASSIOPEIA. Now, locate the North Star. Draw an imaginary line from the North Star down to Earth. Ahead of you is North. Behind you is South. ~HOW TO TIE A WICKED GOOD KNOT~ Besides the overhand knot this is the simplest knot and most useful. It’s known as the Square of Reef knot. Starting with 2 pieces of rope(or 1), cross the ends & thread as shown in (fig.1)… Read more
Dinosaur Food
January 21, 2013
I’m writing this in CAVEMAN because dinosaur food is what I love to cook and eat. It tastes delicious and makes me feel good to know that everything internally and down there is shipshape, working, and functioning easily and steadily. The fact that more food that “isn’t real” is more accessible than “real” food! absolutely boggles my mind… Eating is but a small fraction of what shapes human life, but a very important one! This blog is about turning that improper fraction into a proper fraction and breaking it down to simplest form. You are what you eat. If you don’t believe that, go to Bodies the exhibition. Eating Real Food should be your motto… that’s right, straight from da’ ERF’! aka the earth;) It’s not a diet! Eat whatever you want, just… Read more
Progress like trees.. from the inside-out==>, and expand proportionately.
December 26, 2012
A tree sends roots down into Mother Earth and greets the sky above with open arms.. branches in this case;) The tree continuously seeks nourishment from natures elements. Envision yourself like a tree, you have roots digging down into earth, components of energy that keep us well aware and connected with our surroundings. Like trees, we bathe in the sunshine and drink water for survival. Both trees and people thrive off air, water, sun, and earth. Everyone and every tree grows in their own creative way, but if you will notice. Every tree is proportionate and balanced. The challenges we come across shape us by the effort we put in by reaching out for air and sunlight to survive. We are built for growth and Mother Nature’s conditions encourage it…. Read more
Continue digging deeper…
October 10, 2012
Annually, Fall is the first checkpoint out of 3… as I continue this nomadic/aboriginal life-style, opportunity has arose as well as responsibility. Positive(+) and Negative(-) the result is more growth as a brother, friend, mentor, and most of all a man. Refining my moral and physical self throughout mother natures seasons I have recognized that the pattern of life is about becoming more rooted. Physical activity is the key to that. Wether it be pushing your limits through fearful situations or through playful ones, moving freely keeps you grounded. The more you do it, the more grounded you become. The more you are in contact with nature while connecting with your primitive state the more the melodious portrays. For the past 3 years I have plain and simple hustled.. and… Read more
AHS 2012 — Recap
August 14, 2012
This past weekend I attended the 2nd annual Ancestral Health Symposium at Harvard University. I noticed that it hasn’t progressed since last year. Well other than providing us with delicious catered lunches, vender tables with scrumptious organic chocolate and beef jerky:), awesome coffee from a local coffee shop around Harvard Square each day– as a health symposium it’s regressed compared to last years symposium. There are only a quarter amount of cavemen and women here compared to the 1st annual AHS, very few movement lectures and physical educaters, to much sitting and slouching and not enough interaction and movement. Health is about clean eating, physical activity, cooperative social interaction, a positive mindset… along with a list of other things. We had to move before we ate right?! The AHS organization has… Read more
No compression suits, No chalk, No Straps, No tacky, No tape — not for me anyway
July 10, 2012
Last Saturday I competed in the 4th Annual Bath Heritage Day’s Strongman and it was an absolute BLAST! I was in the light weight division (231lb’s and under) I weighed in at an astonishing 170lb’s:) I have an ankle that i’ve been re-building for the past two months due to a severe fracture so this event was also dedicated to see what it could handle. I’ve lifted heavy a few times throughout the rehab process but mostly i’ve relied on moving primitively using just my bodyweight and dieting to be as light as possible for the least amount of pressure on the joint… I’m a NYC trainer, I walk A LOT! For each event we had 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible except for the yolk walk… Read more
Exuberant Animal @ The Ancestral Health Symposium
August 27, 2011
Follow this link for an outstanding overview of last weekend’s Ancestral Health Symposium by Frank “Exuberant Animal” Forencich: http://blog.exuberantanimal.com/ancestral-health-symposium-2011/ Frank notes that although the event was packed with incredible presenters, the majority spoke — in great detail — about the far-reaching health benefits of the paleo diet. Movement specialists such as Frank and Erwan Le Corre were in the minority, and we hope to see a greater emphasis on movement at next year’s conference. However, all in all, AHS was a triumph. PS. That evening, we got to take a movement class with Frank – a great experience!
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I almost sustained serious injury today jumping from tree to tree about fifteen feet off the ground in the woods at a nature preserve in Gainesville, FL. It had been raining and my grip couldn’t handle the wet tree bark on impact when I tried to secure myself and land the jump. Thanks to Brandon Sewall and Primitive Movement – I didn’t fall awkwardly and get injured, instead I instinctually focused on landing balanced, with a slight bend in the knees into a forward roll to break the fall. Luckily it worked out and I just popped up and kept moving unscathed. This is proof that with practice and focus, his approach builds a smart body and instinctual behaviors that will help one react to all of life’s everyday surprises. Whether you’re falling from a tree or about to get hit buy a bus in New York City, training with Brandon will equip you with the tools to build a strong intelligent body that will help you in lifes unexpected situations. Thank you Brandon and Primitive Movement. #primalallday
-John M
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