Getting myself together.
Basically writing this because my whole general sentiment lately has been that I really let myself get outdated in the cybersecurity and development front while I was busy training martial arts and combatives
My solitary life.
I couldn't sleep tonight, despite my best efforts (sans pills). So for the past few hours, I lay around with my eyes closed, thinking about life and relationships... just the usual universal topics
"So you want to start a cybersec company?" (preso by Ron Gula)
This is such a great presentation. After a long round of job interviews with both think tanks and startups alike, I got to wondering if I should start my own thing. That would
Shooting in for takedowns
This is the best explanation I've seen on the drill thus far... Note the use of footwork to practice feints. The forward momentum with no wasted movement in other directions. The straight posture.
Dumpling party fillings
We had a dumpling party a couple weekends ago. One of our guests doesn't eat pork, so I came up with a few options for non-pork fillings. I also created my own chili
Wisdom from Hagakure
A man is a good retainer to the extent that he earnestly places importance in his master. This is the highest sort of retainer. If one is born into a prominent family that
Chicken liver pup treats
For 1/2 lb of chicken livers... 1 cup of oatmeal, pulsed into a fine powder0.25 cup of all-purpose flour1 egg (I used jumbo sized)Pre-heat the oven at 325 degrees. Grease
Carne Asada
For 1 1/4 lb steak (beef chuck or skirt steak), pounded... 1/2 cup fresh lime juice1/2 cup fresh orange juice2 tsp dried oregano4 cloves garlic1/4 tsp cumin (I had
This is how a friend helps you over a heartbreak. 💔
Don't panic.
Day one: I got laid off today. I could be sadder, but in all honesty, I also think it was a matter of time before I would be parting ways. I stood out
Easy chicken pho
Add all this in step 2: chicken, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, fennel and coriander seeds, sugar, fish sauce.In a large stock pot: Char 2 thick cuts of ginger and halved onions
Lessons for a new combatives instructor.
If you think you have enough material, you do not. Once you've picked a concept to teach, have plenty of options and alternative routes to get there.If you think you've practiced enough,