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Stewart's Americian Martial Art System (SAMAS) teaches the method of self-offense which includes the art of Ukemi (falls and rolls),
stances, throws, wrist and finger locks, a variety of kicks, punches, hand techniques and strike-blocks. All of which can be used in any confrontation.
The system promotes physical fitness, mental discipline and concentration. The style and integration of body, mind and spirit. Its goal is to develop awareness of the spirtual self as well as the physical. In strengthening
the body and training the mind, one not only acquires the physical skills to protect oneself, but also the confidence and will-power to implement them. §
The training given in SAMAS acquaints the student with the different methods used by potential opponents in a violent confrontation. The instruction enables the student to cope with any given situation. When combined with physical training,
meditation will lead the student to a self-disciplined calmness of mind. Through meditation the unification of the mind and body is realized; development of a more capable and integrated individual is achieved. §
SAMAS is an excellent form of physical conditioning. The practitioner gets in shape and learns methods of staying in shape. Hatha Yoga is one type of excerise employed by the instructors to condition
the body. It is a method of excerise that is concerned with the health and beauty of the organism as a unified whole. Weight control, slimming, firming, relief of tension and stiffness; improvement in general health, emotional stability, and
a positive outlook on life is experienced by those who apply themselves diligently to the plan of excerise and training. §
In addition to the physical and mental components of the art one also is introduced to the Healing Arts. There is a firm belief that one should be able to un-do any damage caused! Energy developed in the healing traditions are the same ones taught within the "Internal" aspects of the System.
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