The Building Blocks
Neurons, Dendrites, Soma, Axons, Myelin Sheaths, Axon Terminals, Neurotransmitters to the next Neuron. The process is then repeated through the transmission of neuro chemicals to Dendrites.
Several days ago I published The Power of Creating New Neural Pathways and Brain Reorganization Power Point Presentation.
Below I will share what inspired me to create the content of this power point presentation.
The Background of My Process
Growing up I had no idea that I could be benefited by repetitive mirrored movements. I heard about being ambidextrous (able to do the same skills and skill sets with your right and left hand), but did not pay much attention to the value. Much attention to the importance and significance of developing skills and skill sets with and in both my right and left hands.
Because I was Being Bullied
Because I was being bullied in my freshman year of high school my parents enrolled me in a judo class. I obtained my yellow belt, but did not continue to train in judo. Over the years I continued to have an interest in the martial arts, but did not have the funds to train at a martial arts school. In 1996, while working out at the Y I was introduced to muay Thai Kickboxing and started to drill muay thai kicks, knees, elbows and punches. Several years later I was introduced to my Sensei and began training at his school in 2000.
Little Did I know at the Time
Little did I know at the time that I was being introduced to a life changing principle. The principle of creating new neural pathways and brain reorganization through engaging in repetitive mirrored movements. The principle of creating new neural pathways and brain reorganization even before I heard of neuroplasticity.
Training at a Martial Arts School
My Sensei’s, instructor (Sigong’s) original instructor was Bruce Lee. The style of the martial art school is called “international martial arts and boxing”. The martial art style incorporates a variety of martial art disciplines, from muay Thai kickboxing, western boxing, Shotokan karate, Taekwondo, Eskrima, Kali. Jeet June Do, grappling and different weapons. I trained at the martial arts school for 8 1/2 years in those various disciplines. While at the school I learned a valuable lesson.
A lesson that I continued to apply over the course of the past 13 years 3-5 times a week. The lesson has been to train both sides of my body. Whatever skill I train on one side of your body, I train on the other side of my body. By doing so I work to empower both sides of my body (agility, hand-eye coordination, speed, focus, balance, body awareness, spatial orientation, foot-eye coordination and strength). In the process, I work to create new neural pathways and brain reorganization on both sides of my brain and body.
Below is a link to a power point presentation
Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke.
I am available to give this presentation to your group or organization through Zoom on in person.
Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke
The Goal — Being a Work in Progress
The goal has been to improve my ability to mirror the same abilities on both the non-dominant side (left side) of my body with the dominant side (right side) of my body. As in the below demonstrations, I engage both sides of my body (my hands, arms, elbows, legs, knees, and feet).
I engage both sides of my body to improve my gross, fine motor skills and muscle memory. I engage both sides of my body to improve my dexterity, hand-eye coordination, agility, balance, stamina, precision, focus and awareness. I engage both sides of my body to improve my skills and abilities.
I engage both sides of my body to improve and enhance the quality of my life and well-being. I engage both sides of my brain and my body to create.
Create Your Own Program
In the event that you have not begun, I would encourage you to create a program. Create a program that will empower you to create neural pathways and brain reorganization. Brain reorganization through repetitive mirrored movements on your dominant and non-dominant sides of your body. Brain reorganization to improve and enhance your quality of life and well-being.
Below are video presentations of my using different martial arts disciplines to create new neural pathways and brain reorganization through repetitive mirrored movements.
Neuroplasticity through Martial Arts 2013
Neuroplasticity Demonstration August 2014
Brain Injury, Neuroplasticity and Personal Gains August 2015
Balance and Coordination through Repetitive Mirrored Movement 2016
Brain Injury Recovery and Repetitive Mirrored Movements 2017
Improving Our Brain and Body’s Ability to Excel after Brain Injury 2018
Due to a shoulder injury I was unable to create a video presentation in 2019. Due to Covid I was unable to create a video presentation in 2020.
Stick Fighting, Knife, Western Boxing & Wing Chun Drills Created
September 2, 2021
Transition Drills to Improve Agility, Focus, Speed & Coordination Created
September 6, 2021
Hand Eye Coordination and Precision Drills using Fine Motor Skills Created
September 12, 2021
Using upper and lower body coordination and movement to improve focus, agility and balance of upper body and lower body martial art skills.
Created February 14, 2022
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