The NFL observance of the Super Bowl is scrutinized in this episode. Plus this episode has the normal AJNW News if it can be classified as normal. However, it also has insights into the deep training methods of the martial arts and it's parallels to the pen as in art and writing as well. Not to mention (didn't I just mention that), it will also included the finish of the introduction to the Mystic Dream Walker book Ruger Jackson: Xanderland. Then after the close of the introduction of book eight...
Mar 10, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Today's episode is brought to you by the #17. Included in this podcast is AJNW News and another segment to the introduction of book 7 in The Mystic Dream Walker series. Here are a few of the online martial art schools I recommend. For more information about the Fook Yueng Chuan system look up Steve Smith at the Little Dojo. If you would like to study Wing Chun online I highly recommend Adam Chan . Tommy Carruthers JKD and a link for Jeff Jed s training....
Mar 03, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Today we cover another segment to Book 7 of the Mystic Dream Walker series in our podcast plus the usual AJNW News . Patrons on Patreon can listen to it today at the MAKA Knight level and above or you can hear it later on Spotify when it airs. There is an old martial art adage if you want to keep something about your art secret show them everything. Then there is the age old method employed by both Bruce Lee and Miyamoto Musashi it was called keeping your mouth shut. Mushashi was also known by s...
Feb 24, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this episode we have an introduction to book seven of the Mystic Dream Walker series. It is entitled "Ruger Jackson: Xanderland" . We also have our standard AJNW report. Hopefully you all are keeping busy and recovering from C-19 or the effects of it. I'm still working on both Zen and Pen and some internal art training to post on my Patreon Rand Law page for those listed on the MAKA Knight level and above. Keep sending your questions and comments to rand@rand-lawrence.com or on my Patreon pag...
Feb 17, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 35
A special treat today, mirth and poetry. A review of " Story Book Lives, " and the usual AJNW News. My web page for those who are interested and a question for you what integrated feature do you like on websites that you normal visit? You can respond with your answer or questions to my email at rand@rand-lawrence.com . If you would like to study Wing Chun online I highly recommend Adam Chan...
Feb 10, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Today we finish the introduction to Book 6 from the Mystic Dream Walker series, "Jace Lee The Tutelage of Ming Wu" . I believe this book has a mention of Tommy Carruthers JKD in it. Along with the inclusion of Derek Chin a long time supporter of mine on Patreon . I also go over some of my favorite martial art online training sites. Of course we have AJNW News to keep up to date on all that isn't happening here. Some info on Jeff Jeds world wide: ARNIS WARRIORS ORGANIZATION JEDOKAN WEIKUENDO JEET...
Feb 03, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Todays episode has AJNW News as well as the next installment of Book 6 from The Mystic Dream Walker series Jace Lee The Tutelage of Ming Wu . We also talk about fitness or the lack of and my Kettle Bell workbook, Tokoshi Tetsujin Challenge it can be used along with my Kempo Student Handbook .
Jan 27, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Zen and Pen project is still in the works as well as the two workbooks due to be released soon. Meanwhile back at the ranch I'm still working on getting Timmy out of the well. Well not only that but I'm pressing on with the final book in the Mystic Dream Walker series, alright I apologize! I know I've said it before but I really mean it this time! Plus all the usual AJNW News you ever wanted to hear. If you are looking for online Wing Chun check out Adam Chan his link is https://www.adamchankung...
Jan 20, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 3
AJNW News Lions, Tigers and Green Tea or at least some benefits to drinking green tea. Talk about building your immune system with herbs and online martial art courses to help keep you sane! Plus some chat about my up coming books and handbooks and where I am on the Mystic Dream Walker Book 12.
Jan 13, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Happy New Year! This episode has AJNW News and the next segment of Book Five of the Mystic Dream Walker series, which is entitled Jace Lee No Agenda. So if you like kung fu and a Harry Potter like story line check it out.
Jan 06, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode we learn more about inappropriate behaviors and a dramatic turn of events for the cat BB . BB named possibly for her diminutive size, after she was rescued from being thrown out of a moving car when she was a kitten. Or maybe she was named after the fabulous BB King, that might have just been me thinking that as I was playing the blues on my CBG, (cigar box guitar) . We have all the regular stuff too from the AJNW News and more of the reading from Book 5 of the Mystic Dream Walke...
Dec 30, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 28
How cool is it, I got a B-Day greeting from James Williams of Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho! This episode also has the AJNW News and the next introductory segment from book 5 of the Mystic Dream Walker series, entitled Jace Lee No Agenda!
Dec 23, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode we have a story about beating the odds and our regular AJNW News coverage. Included with this segment you can listen to the 1st part of the introduction to Book 5 of the Mystic Dream Walker series. The book is entitled Jace Lee No Agenda !
Dec 16, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode Sensei relates both a self defence story from his life and one from his teacher as well. Along with this we have the usual AJNW News and quotes as well as a haiku . The haiku is of particular interest as it is dealing with bicycling. Since sensei like to utilize primate camping skills with martial art instruction Bike Packing is a practical way to connect with nature and to test your metal. Please feel free to email us questions!...
Dec 09, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 25
My six degrees of separation with James Bond just got cut in half. AJNW News and a jump side kick in a donut shop. Haiku, Q & A with Sensei and more from Book 4 of The Mystic Dream Walker series.
Dec 02, 2020•12 min
Inside this episode we begin with a true story about my battle tunic , my wife calls it a bath robe , next a quote for the day, a haiku from sensei, and AJNW News! We also have the continuation of the story where we left off from where Xander was having a dream that turns into something more. This is from book four of the Mystic Dream Walker series by Rand Law . The book is available on Amazon Kindle ....
Nov 25, 2020•18 min
Today's episode has a story about Benny (a small pup like dog) , and his confrontation with a rat. A haiku by a student and all the usual AJNW News. This is followed by a preview of the 4th book in the Mystic Dream Walker Series entitled Jace Lee The Shift. Oh and a Happy B-Day to Sensei!
Nov 18, 2020•17 min
You can find my e books with this link Rand Law . My web page is Rand-Lawrence.com and you can find me on Pateron too.
Nov 11, 2020•20 min
Please checkout and share my updated wed site! Rand-Lawrence and sign up on my email to get a gift book from me. Today we compare some elements of Chinese and Japanese internal arts. We also have all of our regular features of AJNW News along with a intro from Book 3 from the Mystic Dream Walker Series! The book is titled "Warriors of Perception" as always thank you for your support on Anchor and on Patreon....
Nov 04, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
A rehash of Tokoshi Kempo Camp and a review on Dr. Mike's book Dragonfly Qigong . Of course we have the AJNW News and talk about the possibility of adding Tokoshi Kempo video clips to my Patreon page.
Oct 28, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode we have AJNW News and more of the story from "The Assassin's Gift" , which is from book two in the Mystic Dream Walker Series.
Oct 21, 2020•14 min
In this episode we discuss the kukri knife, kempo, aikijutsu and the Mystic Dream Walker series book two. This second book is entitled ( The Assassin's Gift ). We also have a haiku by Sensei, and the whole AJNW News line up. "This book has opened my eyes to principals and concepts I have forgotten or overlooked in my over thirty years of study in the martial arts. This is a must have book for any martial artist especial if they study any branch of kempo. The principals and concepts in this book ...
Oct 14, 2020•15 min
In this episode we have AJNW News. This is followed by the announcement of a new book release, Protecting Tao . This the 10th book from the Mystic Dream Walker Book series. Not only is this book mentioned but we also discuss the upcoming release of The Tokoshi Kempo Student Handbook. My email is rand@rand-lawrence.com...
Oct 07, 2020•16 min
AJNW News , a continuation from the Conversations with a Sage story, a haiku by Sensei , Tokoshi Camp voting. Contact: Anchor , Patreon , My Web Page , My Amazon Kindle Page . Oh by the way due to a festival we had to change the venue to the Muscatatuck Park!...
Sep 30, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 15
I have another addition to my fledgling comics on Zen & Pen ! I'm still struggling with computer glitches with the sound. On top of this I am looking at trying to find a compatible style for my comic art. I don't want to draw tight as in the five masters piece but not as loose as the others, time will tell.
Sep 23, 2020•16 min
AJNW News updates and a Haiku by Sensei. Also included in this episode is more of the story from the book by Rand Law "Conversations with a Sage".
Sep 16, 2020•17 min
We had to move our Daily Keiko list but here are the links necessary to find it. The following links will take you to my Patreon/Rand Law page and my web blog page respectively to locate the Daily Keiko list. Everyone that signed up on my email list got it as a free gift but due to conflicts with computer programs we had to change the location to my Patreon page.
Sep 09, 2020•17 min
In this episode we learn about Zen and the art of farting. Also an introduction to the book " Conversations with a Sage" from the Mystic Dream Walker Series.. It can be found on Amazon Kindle.
Sep 02, 2020•15 min
Highlights adapted from "Beyond the Dojo". Plus AJKW News including a Haiku alongwith Q&A with Sensei. rand-lawrence.com link to a pdf Daily Keiko gift from me to you.
Aug 26, 2020•13 min
This episode discusses the importance of keeping a tranquil mind. Michael DePasquale Sr. and Jr are mentioned as well as Joe Lewis, Bill Wallace the great (Super-Foot), and JT Will a favorite Kenpo seminar instructor of mine. I also talk about some of the greatest lessons the martial arts have taught me while crediting James Williams, (Nami Ryu) for his influence and insight. I also speak of my sensei Tom Manson and his contributions to my martial art education. As alway we have a quote and Q&am...
Aug 19, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
