Strong Foundation, Strong Defense is well-known to experienced martial artists but hard to learn for the novice.
Focusing on our Foundations forces one to look at what our feet are doing. Where they are placed and what direction they are heading. We then start to examine the strength of our balance and distribution of weight on each foot. If our Foundation never stands firm and is constantly shifting, our balance and control of weight distribution is compromised. This Foundation also connects to our core or what we call heaven , in Totally Christian Karate (which is where our power comes from) or our “Home” in Gentleness in Motion. We first, have to learn the correct technique of the Foundation. Second, we have to find the correct distancing of our feet for our own body. Third, we have to practice just standing in that Foundation. Fourth, we have to learn how to walk in that Foundation. Fifth, Learn to walk from one foundation into another, forward and backward. Now the rest of our Defense is ready to be added without compromised power and agility.
So be patient beginning students. This process takes a tremendous amount of focus and practice. If you have not practiced each step of the process at least 100 times you have not been formally introduced yet to that Foundation. After 300 repetitions you should start to feel comfortable. Don’t be deceived that you can skip this step and be effective. You will have movement but no power!
The same process is in effect with our Scriptural Self Defense. Take the time to learn and grow in the Foundations of your faith. First, we learn the name of the technique. Second, we memorize a scripture for that technique that we can explain what it means. Third, we do the Bible Study for that technique to get the balance. Fourth, we practice walking and doing. Fifth, we can go from subject to subject, doing, speaking the Word of God to edify, correct and warn those God loves.
Strong Foundation = Strong Self-Defense
God
The Lie That No One Cares
The temptation to believe that no one cares will come someday so, stand firm in your faith knowing that the Lord is with you and on your side.
You are much more valuable to Him than the birds and grass that He so wonderfully takes care of. Remember all that you have read and studied in the Word of Truth that clearly expresses God’s promises of care for you both for now and into eternity. With a sincere heart draw near to God with confidence knowing that in Christ you are free from any guilt. Listen for words of exhortation from the Lord as you pray in the Spirit. Stand on the truth that as far as the east is from the west the Lord has removed the guilt of our past rebellion against the Lord and loves you so much that He placed them on His Son. Watch out for the lie that no one cares.
Physical and Scriptural Self -Defense
Attack – Cross Grab – The Lie = “No One Cares”
Techniques Used – Stand Firm Foundation, Word of Truth, Draw Near to God, Exhortation East-West Sweep
Scriptural Weapons –
[2Co 1:24 NIV] Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.
[2Ti 2:15 NIV] Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
[Heb 10:22 NIV] let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
[Act 13:15 NIV] After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.”
[Psa 103:12 NIV] as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Don’t listen to the lie that no one cares!
Apply the Word of God to Your Life
Read, study, memorize, and apply the Word of God to your life. The defense against the enemy starts here. Without the Word you walk through a battle zone defenseless. Memorizing the Word of God is a good start, but it is not enough; you must know when and how to use the Scriptures. You must be able to recall them, by the power of the Holy Spirit, in time of temptation and trial. This takes practice and drilling of the Word. All Scripture will help in your battle to live a righteous and holy life. Stay in the Word of God daily. Let God equip and minister to you through His Word. The Word of God is also to be spoken to others to encourage, exhort, comfort and warn the Body of Christ.
READ IT, KNOW IT, USE IT, LIVE IT!
STUDY
Word of God Bible Study
SCRIPTURE
GENESIS 15:1,4; DEUTERONOMY 5:5,8:3; PSALM 119:162; PROVERBS 30:5; 1SAMUEL 3:21,15:10; EZEKIEL 37:4; ISAIAH 40:8,55:11; JEREMIAH 15:16,23:29; LUKE 3:1-2, 5:1, 8:4-15, 11:28; JOHN 1:1,14; ACTS 4:31, 6:2;7,12:24; ROMANS 10:8,17; EPHESIANS 6:17; COLOSSIANS 3:16; 1THESSALONIANS 2:13; 1TIMOTHY 4:4-5; 2TIMOTHY 2:15,4:2; HEBREWS 4:12; JAMES 1:22-24; REVELATlON 1:1-2
Who is the Word of God?
What is the purpose of knowing the Word?
Where does the Word of God live?
Why did the Word become flesh?
How can you use the Word of God in your life?
When should you use the Word in your life?
How does this apply to your life?
What is your prayer?
Your Weapon:
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)
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The Lie of Gluttony
What does the Word of God say about Glut·tony
noun \ˈglət-nē, ˈglə-tə-nē\: the act or habit of eating or drinking too much.
plural glut·ton·ies Full Definition of GLUTTONY
1: excess in eating or drinking
2: greedy or excessive indulgence
[Pro 23:1 NIV] When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
[Pro 23:2 NIV] and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
[Deu 21:20 KJV] And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son [is] stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; [he is] a glutton, and a drunkard.
[Pro 23:21 KJV] For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe [a man] with rags.
So what
that I am a few pounds or maybe even more than a few pounds overweight? What does that have to do with my love and devotion to God? Who really cares anyway? These are some of the rebellious defense thoughts that my flesh spews when confronted with the lie of Gluttony.
I know, my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. But is it really about the physical health of my physical body? If it were, those who have medical illnesses would be in peril of accusation of the enemy of not loving the Lord. So maybe it’s not about the outside flesh but a matter of light and darkness that dwells within this body of flesh in my heart and will. The Temple is a place where the Lord dwells and we meet with Him. So the question is, “Has my temple been defiled by a lie of the enemy?” What is the thought that allows me to continue to over eat?
My thoughts that lead to gluttony are justified by the whispers of my enemy. It can be justified selfishness, pride and rebellion of wanting what I want when I want it. Deceived into not really caring about how the Lord feels about it. I forget about the starving and dying. The neighbors not far away that go hungry each night.
It has been written that physical longevity of life is gained in the gym and weight loss is gained in the kitchen. Does God really care if I am “FAT”. Probably not, but He sure cares about my reckless behavior of self pleasure.
Here is a physical and scriptural self-defense technique to remind me of the truth that Jesus is there and loves us.
Start with Avoiding
In Totally Christian Karate there are no kicking or punching techniques in the first two levels. We start with avoiding because the art assumes that we are:
1. Old
2.Out of Shape
3. Injured
4. Slow
5. Weak
6. Outnumbered
7. Caught off guard
Ideally none of these is the case. However as a Self-Defense art we must assume they are and train to be effective anyway. Start with avoiding.
An art that cannot be effective under all these conditions might be an effective military combat method or a winning sport method or even an effective brawling method but they are not a Self-Defense Method!
So in Totally Christian Karate we do not go head to head or exchange with the attackers. We make sure everything bad happens to the other guy. Our desire is not the destruction of the attacker but our self preservation or the preservation of someone else because that person is created in the image of God and He loves them.
Scripturally, I never try to pay back wrong for wrong or exchange word for word with others. I think of others more than myself. Remembering all of the times in my life that I may have attacked someone else with my words. I avoid the offense, turn the other cheek and look for the opportunity to share truth with love. This takes practice.
DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING WITH A KICK
“Everyone needs to know how to protect themselves in a threatening situation,” says Tracy Radford of Totally Christian Karate (TCK). For 20 years, this fifth-level black belt martial arts instructor has been equipping children and adults to defend themselves against both physical and spiritual attacks.
“TCK is a fully insured, safe, humane mixed martial arts program,” she says. “We won’t teach you how to be a bully. We teach only self-defense and containment so that students, ages 4 to 80, can protect themselves and possibly a friend or family member.”
Radford started martial arts training at age 13. “I was a hyper kid. It helped me focus and gave me an outlet for all my energy.” Years later, she met TCK’s founder, Mitch Freistat. She enrolled as a student and became an instructor. When Freistat moved to Florida, Radford took over the leadership of Asheville TCK. “I’ve known some of the students since they were five years old, and many are now TCK instructors. They’ve overcome physical challenges, learning disabilities, and family tragedies. They’re more than students. They’re family—my spiritual children and grandchildren.”
“The physical training supports us in spiritual battles, not the other way around. We may never have to defend ourselves or our loved ones physically, but as Christians we’ll be engaged in spiritual warfare daily.” Integral to TCK training are 104 Bible studies, which are mastered alongside 104 martial arts skills during a two-year period. “Every move has a name, like ‘shield of faith’ and ‘belt of truth.’ Students learn scripture verses with each move.” Every 75-minute class includes cardio warm-ups and stretch drills, learning a new move, working in skill-level groups, Bible study and prayer.
“Everyone is encouraged to give their absolute best, but we also understand that everyone’s best is different,” Radford adds. “I have ADD myself, so I know how effective the TCK system is with students who have learning disabilities. It combines movement with learning and increases their focus and self-control.” TCK welcomes both “at risk” students and children in therapeutic foster care. “Sometimes they only participate for a few weeks or months, but the Bible truths we plant in their hearts each week may produce fruit we never see.”
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“Other martial arts programs teach that power comes from within you, that you can do anything. At TCK we teach the opposite: power is God-given and we can’t do anything without Him. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, but what empowers us is knowing Whose we are.”
“We take a sport, something active, and make it a part of your daily faith walk.” Martial arts makes it fun, but the spiritual warfare training makes it invaluable for any Christian of any age.
The first class is free, so why not give Totally Christian Karate a chance to “kick” your spirit and body into optimum shape?
For more information about the classes, demonstrations, and seminars TCK offers, visit www.totallychristiankarate.com or call 828.299.7402.
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Integrity is seldom found in the world
INTEGRITY
SCRIPTURE
GENESIS 18:19; EXODUS 18:21; DEUTERONOMY 16:19-20; JOB 27:4-6,31:1-40;PSALMS 7:3-8, 15:1-5, 18:20, 24:1-5,26:1-3; PROVERBS 3:3-4,4:25-27, 10:9,11:3-5. 12:22, 14:30, 16:11, 19:1,20:7,22:11; ISAIAH 26:7,33:15-16,56:1;EZEKIEL 18:5-9; MICAH 6:8; MALACHI 2:6; LUKE 3:13-14,6:31, 11:42,16:10;ACTS 24:16; ROMANS 9:1, 13:5; 2CORINTHIANS 4:2, 7:2, 8:21; PHILIPPIANS 4:8;COLOSSIANS 3:22-23; 1THESSALONIANS 2:4; 1TIMOTHY 1:5, 3:9; TITUS 1:7-8;HEBREWS 13:18; 1PETER 2:12, 3:15-16
APPLICATION
Integrity is seldom found in the world and can be used to powerfully impact the lives of others. Obeying the law, paying taxes, being faithful in marriage. dealing honestly in business, living up to your word, and doing right even when no one else is looking are examples of actions and attitudes of integrity which break down the enemy’s strongholds in other peoples lives and our own. The enemy knows that if he can cause us to compromise our integrity, our effectiveness as a witness for Christ will be lessened. And so he attacks in this area persistently.
There is a great cloud of witnesses counting on your integrity to glorify God and to promote the gospel in love and in truth to the world around you. Be on guard against the enemy’s schemes! Do what is right!
STUDY
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Who needs to have Integrity?
What is Integrity?
Where in your life do you struggle with Integrity?
Why is acting with Integrity important?
When have you acted with Integrity and were persecuted for it?
How does living with Integrity effect your relationship with God?
How does this apply to your life?
What is your prayer?
What is your memory verse?
Continue to lift one another up before the throne of God
The enemy would have us turn our backs on one another – physically in our relationships, and spiritually in prayer. He would also like us to believe that God does not care about us and has abandoned us. But Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and God the Father each in His own way continually intercedes for us. In the Scriptures, we also see men interceding for one another through prayer. Continue to lift one another up before the throne of God. Make a list and use it as your daily marching orders. Stay on your knees and continue to fight the good fight of the faith.
INTERCESSION
CROSS REFERENCE
SCRIPTURE
GENESIS 20:7; EXODUS 28:12,29-30,38; 32:9-14; NUMBERS 14:11-20, 16:46-50;DEUTERONOMY 5:5, 7:9,9:18-29; 1SAMUEL 7:5-8, 12:23; JOB 1:5, 9:32-33,16:21,42:8-10; ISAIAH 62:6-7,65:8; JEREMIAH 5:1; EZEKIEL 22:30; MATTHEW 5:44,8:5-13; PHILIPPIANS 1:3-10; ROMANS 1:9, 8:26-27,34; EPHESIANS 1:15-19,3:14-19, 6:18; HEBREWS 7:25, 13:18; JAMES 5:13-20; COLOSSIANS 1:3-9,2:1-2;1 TIMOTHY 2:1; 2 THESSALONIANS 1:11; REVELATION 5:8, 8:3-4; 1 PETER 2:5,9;1JOHN 5:16
STUDY
Who is Interceding for you and whom should you Intercede for daily?
What is Intercession?
Where should you Intercede for others?
Why should you Intercede for others?
When is a good time to Intercede by prayer for others?
How will understanding Intercession help the body of Christ?
How does this apply to your life?
What is your prayer?
What is your memory verse?
Continue to lift up one another before the throne of God!
Seek God’s guidance daily; He gives generously to all who ask
Seek God’s guidance daily He gives generously to all who ask
GUIDANCE
CROSS REFERENCE
SCOOP KICK/ SIP ANGUNGGOY (MONKEY’S KICK)
SCRIPTURE
PSALMS 32:8,37:23,48:14, 73:23-24; PROVERBS 3:5-6, 16:9 ISAIAH 28:26,30:21,42:16; MATTHEW 4:1,10:20; MARK 13:11; LUKE 12:12; JOHN 6:45,63; 14:16-26, 16:7-14; ACTS 1:16; 1CORINTHIANS 6:14: EPHESIANS1:17, 3:5,16; JAMES1:5; 2PETER 1:21; 1JOHN 2:20,4:2; REVELATION 22:17
APPLICATION
The enemy uses every worldly means, including our own flesh, to give us direction for our lives. And the direction that he desires is away from God. He uses TV, counselors, friends, self-help books, seminars, emotions, even family members… anything and anyone who does not direct us to God and His Word. But God has placed inside every believer the wonderful Counselor, the Holy Spirit; and He has given us His Word, the Holy Bible. All that we could ever need for perfect guidance has been given to us! The living God, who knows all things, dwells inside of us; and He desires to guide us into all truth. Seek God’s guidance daily; He promises to give generously to all who ask.
STUDY
From Whom should you seek Guidance daily?
About what should you seek Guidance?
Where does the Holy Spirit Guide you?
Why should you seek Guidance from God?
When should you seek Guidance from God?
How can you seek Guidance from God?
How does this apply to your life?
What is your prayer?
What is your memory verse?
Speak the Word to Yourself and Others as if Speaking for God
Everybody’s deep desire is to hear God’s voice. People are looking for direction, encouragement, comfort, healing, or peace of mind. Some people need to hear the Word of God as a warning, correction, encouragement, truth to correct a lie they are believing. At Totally Christian Karate and Gentleness in Motion we learn and practice speaking the Word of God to others but also to ourselves like His words were our own. They had the task tadalafil india 20mg to obstruct any incoming fighter plane. This is just 100mg viagra price the reliable source for you to earn money and you will get a self satisfaction. It is decisive viagra france to store Forzest capsule in situation that fit it. Kids are taught tadalafil tablets 20mg of recognizing and identifying their thoughts of anxiety provoking separation situations. First I have to Watch my own thoughts. Second when I find that I am believing a lie about myself or others I must make that thought obedient to the truth of Christ by renewing my mind with the Word. Third I want to protect my thoughts and put on the Armor of God which is His Word. Finally, I desire to speak the truth in love to others by sharing verses with them as if they were mine to help them in any way they need because Jesus loves them and I am to love them also, enough to tell them the truth. 1 Peter 4:11-Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you.