Occam’s Razor
The term Occam’s razor refers to the philosophical idea or scientific principle that of any given set of explanations for an event occurring, it is most likely that the simplest one is the correct one
Definition of Occam’s Razor
Merriam-Webster:
A scientific and philosophical rule that entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily which is interpreted as requiring that the simplest of competing theories be preferred to the more complex or that explanations of unknown phenomena be sought first in terms of known quantities
Did You Know?
William of Occam (also spelled “Ockham”) did not invent the rule associated with his name. Others had espoused the “keep it simple” concept before that 14th-century philosopher and theologian embraced it, but no one wielded the principle (also known as the law of parsimony) as relentlessly as he did. He used it to counter what he considered the fuzzy logic of his theological contemporaries, and his applications of it inspired 19th-century Scottish philosopher Sir William Hamilton to link Occam with the idea of cutting away extraneous material, giving us the modern name for the principle.
William of Ockham
William of Ockham (1287 – 1347) was an English Franciscan friar, scholastic philosopher, and theologian, who is believed to have been born in Ockham, a small village in Surrey. He is one of the major figures of medieval thought and was at the center of the major intellectual and political controversies of the 14th century. He is commonly known for Occam’s razor, the methodological principle that bears his name, and produced significant works on logic, physics, and theology. In the Church of England, his day of commemoration.
Martial Arts / Fitness / Nutrition
What does Occam’s Razor have to do with Martial Arts, Fitness & Nutrition?
Everything!
All to often we overcomplicate our training sessions, our diet etc.
Stick to the basics 80% of the time.
Martial Arts
Solo Command & Mastery
Shadow Boxing / Kickboxing / Grappling
These are drills ideas to train when you do not have class or a training partner.
Can be done with or without equipment.
10 Possible Kicks for argument sake
- Round Kick, Hook Kick, Stomp Kick, Front Snap Kick, Spartan Kick, Oblique Kick, Side Kick, Spin Kick, Axe Kick, Knees
10 Possible Strikes for argument sake
- Finger Strikes, Palm Strikes, Hammer Strikes, Forearm Strikes, Elbows, Jabs, Crosses, Hooks, Uppercuts, Overhand
10 Possible Traps for argument sake
- Pining, Passing, Pushing, Pulling, Grabbing, Joint Cranks & Locks
10 Possible Clinches for argument sake
- High in the Clutches of, Low in the Clutches of, Split in the Clutches of, Head Clinch, Collar & Elbow, Over Under, Double Under, Double Over, Front Body Lock, Rear Body Lock
10 Possible Ground Fighting Moves for argument sake
- Mount, Cross Side, North/South, In Guard, Holding Guard, Back, Armbars, Chokes, Leg Locks
5 Basic Fitness Exercises
Can be done with equipment, with minimal equipment or full gym equipment.
Meaning your workout needs just five exercises, one from each of these categories: push (pressing away from you), pull (tugging toward you), hip-hinge (bending from the middle), squat (flexing at the knee), and plank (stabilizing your core)
Nutrition
So much can be covered here.
First as do not over complicate it.
Simple small changes made and done consistently will yield the best results.
Eating Fresh
- Eat Minimally Processed food as often as possible. This can be found when you shop around the outside of the supermarket.
- Including a balance of protein, veggies, smart carbs, healthy fats.
- Adjusting portions to meet health and body composition goals.
Well there you go it is a start.
Baby steps,
As you master these small digestible steps you can slowly make the necessary changes to get you toward your goals.
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