Personal development through Martial Arts, Fitness Training, Meditation, and Wilderness Skills. More at http://www.ninjaselfdefense.com/author/hakutoshi/
05/31/2026
Spent today at training with the incomparable T. Mac, and it was another killer class! This “best of” experience was super fast paced but Tim still found time to answer everyone’s questions!
If wilderness skills, emergency preparedness, wild edibles, or homesteading type stuff is your jam, Tim is your man!
I know most folks seeing this likely also follow of dojo page, CHQuest, but if you don’t, could you check something for me? On your device, or maybe a friend or family member’s, could you search for CHQuest to find Quest Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense’s instagram account?
Two people this week, in front of me, tried to find our account and it wouldn’t show us to them. This is rough because I’ve been trying to grow the awareness of our dojo on the Meta platforms for a LONG TIME, and this is heart breaking to me.
I’d love to know how pervasive this issue is, even though there appears no way to resolve it.
Thank you in advance!
05/25/2026
One of my earliest jiu-jitsu instructors sent me this picture of a picture showing me training with from back in 2008.
It was at this seminar where I was presented with my BJJ purple belt 18 years ago.
A lot of my earliest training memories came from a time before I had a smart phone and I never thought enough to document things.
I’m immensely grateful to get these glimpses back in time!
If you’re just starting out training, take pictures and videos of your journey. You will appreciate them one day!!!
05/22/2026
New Video up on my YouTube Channel! Check it out!
3 Angles to Beat the Straight Punch Three ways to deal with a straight-line attack that are inspired by the kata "Yoku-to". To train with us check out CHQuestCenter.com! Big Rock - Take the Lea...
05/15/2026
We all know a dude like this…or wish we did…I would’ve liked to seen him for real.
05/13/2026
Check it out. 3 straight attack responses inspired by our Yoku-to kata practice. What did we miss?
05/11/2026
https://youtu.be/4PW3G1CglEM?si=eKaOY1YcG8CH9cE5
3 Things to Consider Before You Enroll in a Martial Arts School! Here are 3 very important things to consider before you enroll yourself or your chold in a martial arts or jiu-jitsu program.