These are photographs of our studio that we had in Tempe , Arizona. One block from Arizona State University.

How some things appear.

In a time things seem to be rough. In a time that things don't seem to be what they appear to be. It is like really? Even the simplest things become the most vague and foggy. Is it because it is a series of events to be the primer of what is yet to come? Either way we shouldn't let it be dis-heartening. Remain strong and be able to stand against the tide. To be able to fend off any attack. Whether simple or mundane. Whether physical or mental. Be that one within that crowd standing above all. Not loudly. Being humble is the best prized manner.

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Going to Facebook also.......

Seems everyone is on Facebook. So I have decided that would be good for Guerrilla Tactics also. Once I have got it done I will announce it being ready and post it here Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.......

Master Todd Hezlitt

The Way

I find it amazing still even as a veteran to martial arts concerning how life just takes us on this wild ride. Some try so hard to steer in the perfect direction. And others mis-treat themselves and others thinking they need to. And others just go with the flow and what be will be. Life is like a river. Several ripples and places where the water just slows. Then there is rapids that eb and flow. We seek the the best path and some choose to be just like water , by choosing the easiest path of least resistance. My hopes is here are to draw my readers to think how they live and how they perform in their lives. Take notice and adjust to how you feel is right. Your mind and body will tell you if it is right or wrong. Thank you

Master Todd Hezlitt

Education

You can never get more than enough education. Not saying always find yourself in a classroom with four walls per say. Learning something new is a healthy way to live and your body and mind will respond to life sharper. Challenge yourself to reach further. Only you can limit what you learn. Use your mind.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Sensory Exclusion

This is a subject some may deny possible and others will guarantee it happens. I believe it is very plausible. Sensory exclusion occurs during a time of either traumatic events or during mortal combat whether your in the military , a cop , emt. Times of crisis. Most often than not sensory exclusion protects your body. Your sight , hearing , smell , speech. The human response is flight or fight. To make this possible our bodies respond with sensory exclusion. Sometimes during traumatic events our memory seems to shut down. When the body receives a crushing blow or so much pain it takes us beyond our threshold the memory is known to shut down. To protect us. We do see this in children in very unfortunate events. But it is still sensory exclusion.

I recall one of my own experiences with sensory exclusion when I was in active duty for the marines and we were repelling out of a CH-53 ( Sea Stallion ). I remember going down the fast rope and focusing on our mission at hand. And I did not hear the helicopter at all. I did not have ear plugs to drown out the sound. Now the rotor wash from this helicopter is usually stronger than other helicopters. So this should have been much louder. But due to the adrenaline and the stress of the operation my auditory abilities were shut down during my descent.

In a martial arts scope of sensory exclusion my example will be a one on one fight. A fight that may be fueled by emotions and conflicting personalities. Each person gets so mad they start becoming mid-brain controlled. Not only due to the switch of what portion of the brain is being used , senses become limited. Depending on what the environment has to contribute will depend what senses are lost. Loud bangs or booms could effect the auditory senses. Fighting in the dark and bright flashes blind either person and their sight may be lost.

Sensory Exclusion is a good subject for practitioners within the martial arts community. Its a human event and response that all of us experience. We are warriors and must understand and learn how to harness this so it benefits us.

Master Todd Hezlitt