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Misogi (禊) is a traditional Japanese Spiritual ritual of purification involving water immersion, such as standing under an icy waterfall or bathing in a river, to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit.

Rooted in ancient mythology, practitioners use pure, natural water to wash away kegare (ritual impurity or negative energy accumulated from daily life, misfortune, or illness.)

#Shugendo #Takigyo #Waterfall taken in Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense by @ninjaeveryday

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Takigyo- a traditional Japanese ascetic practice that involves standing beneath a cold, rushing waterfall to purify the body, mind, and soul. The extreme cold and heavy water pressure are meant to wipe away worldly desires, build deep mental resilience, achieve a state of inner quiet or nothingness, and connect with nature. 👺

#TenguTraining

Photo credit: @spreuning taken in Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense by @ninjaeveryday

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Quick reference clip featuring the Batto-Noto & Ku-Ho Giri kata we’ve been drilling this month.

#ToShinDo #Kenjutsu #Iaijutsu taken in Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense by @ninjaeveryday

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a month ago

More Takigyo from #FallTenguTraining2026

#Shugendo #Takigyo #JiuJitsu #Ninjutsu by @ninjaeveryday

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Takigyo at #FallTengu2026 👺 taken in Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense by @ninjaeveryday

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a month ago

@sneakreaper_industries Elvia Ikibana for some ninja fun times…

#Elvia #Ikibana #JiuJitsu #Ninja by @ninjaeveryday

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One is None, Two is One, Three is Better

“One is None, Two is One, Three is Better” is a core concept of how we build out our technique systems at Quest. If you only have one solution to a problem, & it fails, then you don’t have a solution. We need contingency plans to deal with the most likely ways an opponent or attacker attempts to counter us.
One example of how this plays out is expressed in our “Hubs & Spokes” method (this concept was taught to me by the great @davecamarillo ) of positional categorization. This week, as part of our technique sequence, we are entering into a “Muso Dori” arm lock & practicing 3 options from there: 1. Finish the takedown with the bar, 2. Transition into a Kimura/Ude-Gaeshi, or 3. Use it to break the opponent down to slide into a Guillotine/Ninja Choke/Snap-Down. (The Guillotine position is another “Hub.”)
In our #JiuJitsu classes this month, we are practicing “Headquarters Passing” (along with other skills), & one of the sequences we are looking at was taught to us by the great @ffiffipengtinginlondon During her seminar, she showed a passing system that put you into position for a “Knee-Cut,” “Smash Pass,” or “Leg-Weave” option, depending on the reactions that your opponent gives you.
In our #ToShinDo Black Belt training this month, we are working through the Kukishinden Ryu Happo-Biken (8 Secrets of the Sword) & focusing on the Kata Kiri-Sage. In this exercise (taught to me by the great @anshustephenkhayes), we practice flowing into three potential technique options based on what “energy” (directional pressure or vacuum) our opponent gives us. This kata study is what motivated me to take the “1 is None, 2 is 1, 3 is Better” concept & identify & build out not just solutions, but systems. If you have systems that you can rely on, that are reproducible & predictable, then you can relax enough to enter into a “flow state” (Mu-Shin).
That’s too much for Instagram & Facebook, but if you don’t know what this means but are intrigued, then come train with us! If you do know what it means, then bring your gloves, a training sword, & your mouthpiece, and I’ll see you at Quest. taken in Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense by @ninjaeveryday

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Mama said da gator is so ornery cause he got all dem teef an no toofbrush… by @ninjaeveryday

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2 months ago

Breaking necks and cashing checks… taken in Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense by @ninjaeveryday

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2 months ago

A whole bunch of badasses came out to celebrate Ian (@takethegrillpill) as he tested (and crushed it) for his Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt on his Birthday!

Stay tuned for one of the sharpest test demos that I’ve ever seen followed by a super tough gauntlet.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who came out to support!

#BJJ #BrownBelt #ChapelHillJiuJitsu taken in Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense by @ninjaeveryday

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3 months ago

Toad Magic, photo credit @rachelquest by @ninjaeveryday

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3 months ago

Mondays at Quest!

#ChapelHillMartialArts #DurhamMartialArts #JiuJitsu #ToShinDo taken in Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense by @ninjaeveryday

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