The Long Road

"KEEP OTHERS IN SUSPENDED TERROR: CULTIVATE AN AIR OF UNPREDICTABILITY" (LAW 17) Some inquiring commentary on recent events that just don't make sense...they throw major red flags as anomalies...let's discuss.   Reference: "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene (1998) Music @mattbradfordmusic 

A quick educational review of Law 16: "USE ABSENCE TO INCREASE RESPECT AND HONOR" and Law 19: "KNOW WHO YOU ARE DEALING WITH--DO NOT OFFEND THE WRONG PERSON" ...enjoy your weekend.   Reference: "THE 48 LAWS OF POWER" by Robert Greene (1998) Music: @mattbradfordmusic Photo: "Mini Solo" by Ron Jones

My cell phone has been broken a month now...it's been an interesting psychological experience worth discussing. Here are a few insights and observations as millions SCREAM into the black hole of nothingness...

I had an interesting conversation with one of my 4th-grade boys about bar dips and cat poop smelling rooms...it's worth a listen. Hopefully, people will be enlightened about the dangers of video gaming... Music Credit: @mattbradfordmusic

A quick follow-up to London's peaceful demonstration last weekend. Great job Mates! Quite inspiring. A few comments across the pond and for the Yanks here in the States. Carry on! Photo: By War Office official photographer, Major W. G. Horton. Churchill waving the Victory sign to the crowd in Whitehall on the day he broadcast to the nation that the war with Germany had been won, 8 May 1945. This p...

"It's great that we can connect and communicate with people instantly and for free, but this hyperconnection may be damaging to the mental health of young people." -Lukianoff & Haidt Today is September 13th, 2025--a critical day for our mates in England who gather for the UTK-Unite the Kingdom peaceful protests. Some thoughts on the excessive "hyperconnectivity" in relation to the processing s...

I warned you. Be careful of the Charlie Kirk narrative the first 24-48 hours. Here we go--we got the "guy" as in singular. It is impossible to know this after a few hours. Let's go over some interesting points about what was missing and what was there that did not add up...the whole "solo actor" BS needs a rapid curtain call as in dropping down on the whole story. Photo: RJ @ Ozzfest/Black Sabbath

Something is really wrong about the Charlie Kirk killing...and it's beyond just that he should not have been killed. I smell a rat--or a total rat infestation in the multiple levels of corruption at play in the drama house. Music: "Star Spangled Banner" by Stanley Jay Tucker

A brief book review of the 2018 book by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt entitled, "THE CODDLING OF THE AMERICAN MIND: HOW GOOD INTENTIONS AND BAD IDEAS ARE SETTING UP A GENERATION FOR FAILURE." I go over key points cited for creating witch hunts and read over a few of the book reviews by people from various social and political standings. It's a challenging read but an important one for our curr...

"Mass movements can rise and spread without belief in a God, but never without belief in a devil." -Eric Hoffer, "The True Believer" I have a few comments about the murder of conservative journalist Charlie Kirk a few hours ago...plus some historic perspectives and a few book recommendations to help you figure it out. References: "The True Believer" By Eric Hoffer (1951) "WHEN VIOLENCE IS THE ANSW...

I've been teaching a "pre-archery" lesson this week in order for my students to start learning how to both SEE line and FEEL line. Understanding body alignment is an important part of establishing physical literacy, so hang out a while, and let's go back in time to justify the lesson while also talking mechanics. Enjoy! "Find Your Center" (Parent Message Video) "Find Your Center" (Tutorial Video P...

Virtually no one is talking about what is happening in the UK with England right now...PAY ATTENTION! September 13th in England will be a learning opportunity for the rest of the "pseudo-free world." Want more? I recommend Tousi TV and Paul Thorpe on YouTube. These mates are on top of daily developments and at the street level with real people. Photo: "RJ in Spain" Music @ mattbradfordmusic

After decades in health and fitness, in both corporate and educational settings, nearly everyone I have ever worked with has some sort of issue with their walking gait. There is almost always an imbalance or biomechanical issue that is often not even realized by the person I am seeing. Here on some thoughts "again" on the importance of a gliding gait that saves you energy throughout the days and d...

As of 9.3.25, it looks like the National Guard will likely be sent into Chicago to deal with the out-of-control violence plaguing the streets and communities, but will it really make a difference? What does history say? What is the history of gang violence in Chicago? History has some real wisdom here. Hang on while I skim the surface on short-term and long-term solutions plus some Chicago-specifi...

We often think of "HARD LABOR" in current American culture as a punishment sentence for bad behavior; however, the task of undertaking hard physical labor would actually decrease the amount of bad behavior. Here are a few thoughts on getting dirty, sweating, and using your whole body to build something instead of burning stuff down. Photo Credit: "Trail Building" by Ron Jones *Music Credit: @mattb...

Some inspiring citations from my 1914 reference on the values of speaking the truth and not running with the herd. Reference: "PEP: Poise-Efficiency-Peace; A Book of Hows Not Whys For Physical and Mental Efficiency" by Col. WM. C. Hunter (1914) *Music Credit: @mattbradfordmusic

I don't know why it took me so long to realize this, but it occured to me that many of the far left liberals who come after me in social media were "AI Arguing" meaning just cutting and pasting AI-generated verbiage into comment boxes...or "paraphrasing" (i.e. plagarizing). I refuse to argue with AI idiots who are propagandized by the far left technocrats. This whole machine first philosophy is FA...

It's amazing how much improvement you can gain with strength with just a few "proper" reps in a few days or weeks. Today's episode is about bar dips and strength gains, so hit the bar! Get your dips on mates! *Music by Matt Bradford

A somber show today after yet another school shooting in the States...and some reflections as someone who works daily with 8-10 year old children. *Music by Matt Bradford

Here's a quick read and commentary from 1937 on "Natural Activities" of man in terms of fundamental movements plus citations on artificial exercises and a really good section on how to begin your day based upon the history of physiology.   Source: "EXERCISE and HEALTH" by Jesse Feiring Williams, A.B., M.D. (1937) *Music by Matt Bradford

I thought we were over this madness about decreasing recess in elementary schools--but apparently not. This episode digs into a recent school district in Kansas that decreased recess to focus more on STEM subjects "inside" the building. Why?! Source: "10-minute recess? It's a reality for students at one Sedgwick County school this year" by Lindsay Smith (The Wichita Eagle; August 14, 2025) Photo:...

Here's a nice story about a conversation I had with one of my 5th-grade boys about his ACTIVE 78 year old grandfather. Enjoy! RJ's PE RULES: PAY ATTENTION! Be ACTIVE. Know YOUR Body. *Music by Matt Bradford

With all this hoopla on the reformation of the President's Council to help youth fitness, sports, etc., I decided to explore the original Executive Order 10673 signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. I discovered a few good talking points. Learn more about the Kraus-Weber Test for Postural Fitness   *Music by Matt Bradford

Adding to yesterday's episode on the stupidity of the new "fitness challenge" by Pete and Bobby...what about the girls? 100 Push-Ups and 50 Pull-Ups for little girls too? It's insanity...AND, it's child abuse. *Music by Matt Bradford *Photo by Ron Jones

The new "Pete and Bobby Challenge" is completely out of line with what American youth can and should be doing in physical fitness. 50 Pull-Ups and 100 Push-Ups in less than ten minutes?!!! What are you thinking?!!! It's outright child abuse, and yes, I back this up in the show. Please listen and start rationally thinking about what needs to be done instead of listening to irrational propaganda lik...