Jim Armstrong Jim Armstrong

Cylinder Theory - How To Get More For Less

Want more speed, more power, and less wasted effort? Shrink your movement.

Cylinder Theory flips the usual big-rotation approach on its head — using internal rotation to generate smarter, sneakier, and more explosive force. Here's the drill (and the drum) that proves it.

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Jim Armstrong Jim Armstrong

Accelerate Your Learning with Truth and Play

Most martial arts training skips the two things that actually make you better — truth and play.

Sound fluffy? It’s not. It’s the hard stuff that builds real skill, confidence and creativity — especially if you’re training for life, not just belts. Here’s how truth and play can speed up your learning (an make it more fun).

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Michael Budiman Michael Budiman

Balance – Active Neutral

Want better self-defence? Better mindset? Better life?

Start with balance — not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too.

And no, it’s not about standing still. It’s about learning to stay ready without tensing up. Here’s why we call it “Active Neutral” — and how it could be your new power position.

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Michael Budiman Michael Budiman

Balance, Structure, Mind — The Big 3

If you want to stay in control — of your body, your emotions, or your safety — master these three things: Balance. Structure. Mind.

They’re your secret weapons. And they’re the exact same tools your attacker shouldn’t have. Learn to control yours and take theirs — here’s how.

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Michael Budiman Michael Budiman

Beating Their Centre (Without Them Even Knowing)

Want to control the chaos before it starts? Learn how to beat someone’s centre. Whether it’s a street confrontation or sparring in class, this one principle can give you the edge before they even realise they’ve lost it. It’s subtle, it’s simple — and it works.

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