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In this video, Shihan Donald showcases the innovative “Bubble Trouble” drill, designed by Sijo Shaan to enhance your martial arts skills in a dynamic and engaging way. The goal of the drill is to cut bubbles coming from various directions while avoiding any contact. This exercise challenges practitioners to sharpen their reflexes and accuracy.Notice how Shihan keeps his striking hand close to his body, maintaining a compact stance without overextending his arms. This positioning is crucial for effective movement and control. Pay attention to his wrist movements as he expertly cuts through the bubbles. Many practitioners struggle with pushing rather than popping them due to urgency, but Shihan Donald illustrates the importance of precision and calmness. This drill simulates a high-pressure situation, demanding both physical stamina and mental focus. Shihan Donald exemplifies how to balance relaxation and tension, fostering the right amount of footwork and response time.Throughout the demonstration, you’ll see firsthand how “Bubble Trouble” challenges even seasoned martial artists, reinforcing the need for accuracy and composure under pressure. Before you hate, Try IT!!! #combat #martialarts #selfdefense #bubbletrouble by @sd_combative_science

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SD Combative Science is bringing something special mark your calendars!Our next seminar kicks off with a powerful opening philosophy from @shihandev_theurbanronin setting the tone and mindset before we step onto the mat. Then Sijo Shaan Davis takes it home, closing out the session with his 360 Concepts of Respecting the Blade.This training is not based on any single FMA system it draws from a variety of systems, all working toward one goal: survival in the street!This is training, mindset, and mastery all in one room don’t miss it.September 27, 2026500 8th Ave RM 304, New York, NY 1001812PM – 3PM$60Register now: SDCombatives@gmail.comSpots are limited if you’re interested, register today! 🔪🔥 #selfdefense #knifedefense #seminar #respecttheblade #filipinomartialarts by @sd_combative_science

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Predators are training building strength, speed, and aggression to take what isn’t theirs. Why are we not training just as hard to protect what is? #selfdefense #survival #staysafe #awareness #warrior by @sd_combative_science

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You’re the reason I started martial arts. Your dedication, discipline, and philosophy changed the world forever. You broke barriers, created Jeet Kune Do, and showed us that limits are illusions. Decades later, your legacy still inspires millions. Thank you for teaching us to be like water 💧 formless, adaptable, unstoppable. Your impact transcends time. Love is love! #BruceLeeLegacy #MartialArts #BeWater #Legend #brucelee by @sd_combative_science

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10 years ago today marked my first day walking in my Prosthetic after being in a wheelchair for 2 years. I was training with crutches, using my walker for dips, and my cane as an additional support. I was teaching and training just a day after my leg amputation in April 2016. Cancer left me looking very frail, but today I weigh 255 pounds, am walking and running, boxing, cancer-free, and filled with gratitude. Even fighting another (final) boxing match for my own personal/ spiritual reasons next year. I aim to inspire others to recognize their inner strength, as many have succumbed to lesser challenges due to a weaker spirit and mindset. I’m thankful for my resilience, as it drives me to show that ailments shouldn’t dictate one’s potential in life. I strive to embody that every day! Grateful for life and all my experiences, which now motivate me to help others. I am not perfect i fall short but i xo know i am the petfect example of how to move forward regardless of what, that is my gift i have accepted from the most high! #resilience #mentalhealth #blessed #warrior #godswork by @sd_combative_science

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Many will misinterpret this, and that’s fine. Respectfully, don’t be deceived by the nonsense. It’s easy to be aggressive, but defending yourself is another challenge, especially in “Sudden Violence.” Train as realistically as you can with an “Urgent Mindset,” and you might be blessed enough to get lucky - Sijo Shaan Davis #survival #knifeattacks #selfdefense #Fma #filipionomartialarts by @sd_combative_science

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One strike becomes two. The power of the whip is at the tip. By forging the inertia one strike becomes two. #gothands #realone #workout by @sd_combative_science

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Just wanted to remind you... Love is love 🔥💯✅🆙 #learning #growth #humility by @sd_combative_science

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Mr. Chen is 95 years young. Every day at 7 a.m., he comes outside in the park of the PJ’s, does his pull-ups, squats, stretches, and ends it with free-flow Tai Chi and Qi Gong forms! We have muscles to move our bodies. I learn from him every day; I pick his brain and sometimes do the forms with him, and he loves seeing me move the Kali sticks. This is a blessing to be his age and be so young… #healing #taichichuan #qigong #meditation #movement by @sd_combative_science

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Violence exists on various levels, but even a simple altercation can quickly escalate to a life-or-death situation. Therefore, all training should be approached as if it were a survival scenario, with adjustments made for lesser threats. Sijo #violence #selfdefense #combat #survival #martialarts by @sd_combative_science

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That’s the difference between SDCS and most! Not much technique, but lots of concepts and principles that are uncomfortably real! Love is love train with honesty and love! #selfdefense #combat #violence #safety #martialarts by @sd_combative_science

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The key to power to me, is that I never try to strike hard I concentrate on striking correctly… Power will develop once all parts of the body move as one! Sijo #selfdefense #striking #combat #martialarts #boxing by @sd_combative_science

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