Master Forrest G. Blair

An Overview of the Triune Brain

An Overview of the Triune Brain

The triune brain is something I speak of frequently in both our self defense and martial arts classes. The concept of the triune brain was developed by Paul MacLean. MacLean at one point worked at the United States National Institute of Mental Health as the director of the Laboratory of the Brain and Behavior. According to Paul MacLean’s theory, the... 

September 7, 2009 | Continue reading »

Martial Arts & Illness

Martial Arts & Illness

The hysteria surrounding the H1N1 virus, aka the swine flu, really seemed to die down when summer hit. The reason? Children and those with the contagious virus were not longer herded together in enclosed environments. The new school year beginning, coupled with the upcoming regular flu season, seems to have given everyone cause for pause. News reports... 

September 7, 2009 | Continue reading »