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Self Development through Martial Arts, Fitness, Wilderness Survival, and Meditation. #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

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Here’s a few more Tengu photos from @Spreuning! These show some of @georgenicholasnc teaching, some training and testing shots, as well as the belt presentations!

#bjj #ChapelHillMartialArts #TenguTraining #QuestJiuJitsu

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Phase 3 of the Fall Tengu photos! Look closely 👀

#jiujitsu #questjiujitsu #chapelhilljiujitsu #tengutraining

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Here’s another batch of training photos from Tengu Training, courtesy of @spreuning!

#ncbjj #TenguTraining #quest #jiujitsu

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What a privilege to have experienced these moments, in this place, with these people.

"If you know the Way broadly, you will see it in all things."
— Miyamoto Musashi

@chquest

📷: @spreuning

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

#ToShinDo #Kenjutsu #Iaijutsu

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Congratulations to these four on their progress to their next levels in their jiu-jitsu journey. Kelly (@randoribodywork) earning his purple belt, Brett and George moving to brown, and Nick (@nkanebjj ) moving to black belt.

Thank you to everyone who helped welcome these four into the next phase of their journey.

Keep watching for more photos and videos coming out of this Tengu Training weekend!

#FallTenguTraining2026 #JiuJitsu #Quest

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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.

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Check out these incredible photos (courtesy of @spreuning) of Ian’s (@takethegrillpill) Brown Belt Demonstration & Test! I’ve got a few more to put out (Instagram only lets you put 20 slides in a post) so stay tuned!!

#BJJ #BrownBelt #ChapelHillJiuJitsu #DurhamJiuJitsu

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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

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Great day for Quest at the @torocupbjj! Congratulations to both @sqbd_ig and @matthewoconnell4 on their victories!!

More pics and videos coming soon!!!

#ChapelHillBJJ #DurhamBJJ #ToroCup

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Some reunions happen under joyful circumstances. Others remind us just how deep the roots of our community run.

This weekend, several of the earliest members of the original Chapel Hill Quest dojo gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Jan D. Wellendorf.

Mr. Wellendorf was the founder of the Karate International dojo system and the San Shin Kai karate style. He was also instrumental in helping establish our dojo here in Chapel Hill. His vision, generosity, and dedication helped create opportunities that continue to impact students decades later.

Seeing so many familiar faces together again was a powerful reminder that while techniques evolve and generations of students come and go, the relationships built through martial arts endure.

We are grateful for the foundation Mr. Wellendorf helped lay and for everyone who has carried that legacy forward. His influence lives on every time we bow onto the mat, help a training partner improve, or welcome someone new into our dojo.

Thank you, Jan. Your impact will not be forgotten.

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