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Aefry Umbrage

Aefry Umbrage The Blades Of Torqueadia The Blades of Torqueadia has been written primarily as a fantasy story to hopefully engage readers in the fantasy. Secondly the book is used as a platform to develop those fantasies in a healthy manner and to adopt some of the physical prowess past times there in to aquire …

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Tranquilblade – Meditation in Motion

Meditation in Motion – Tranquilblade: Tranquility of mind is not domination of the mind but rather steering it in a desired direction. This is achieved by using exercises that challenge our perception of reality. These exercises are used in meditation and are also associated with a modern interpretation known as cognitive behavioural concepts. “A treasure …

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Torqueadian Times back issue

Why a fusion of fitness and fantasy? Simply – to fantasize on a subject whether fact or fiction inspires us to accomplish greater things.  The fact is, by thinking about a subject we change the way that we feel. A sad or funny story told, has the same affect as one experienced – we cry …

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Eresh – Ki, the eater of dust

Eresh – Ki, the eater of dust An excerpt from: “The blades of Torqueadia” She could taste it on the air. She could feel the change, a prickling on her hosts skin made the hairs stand on end. Eresh Ki looked upon the field of her followers all embraced within her many facets. Her host …

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Torqueadian fable – The shadow that protects the light

Torqueadian fables an excerpt from “The Shadow that protects the light” The Torqueadian stood alone with her back against the light and faced the darkness which contained fear, ignorance and doubt. Rain began to fall. Typical, she thought. Feeling the cold soak into her soles as she stood in the pooling rain water, the Torqueadian …

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Fitness Trends – The Excalibur Attraction

Fitness trends? Fitness Gimmicks? What does a mythical sword have to do with fitness training? Fitness training is often considered by many as an extra curriculum activity; when in truth it is a necessity. If a prudent person of a regular disposition comes to a decision regarding a beneficial lifestyle, they will make a choice. …

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Tribe fitness exercises codified on ancient rock

The “Tribe Standing Stones” under scrutiny? Is this the Origin of Torques prayers also known as fitness exercises?: By Correspondent Guy Labell The alleged “Tribe Standing Stones” are up for debate again. Murmuring’s within the empire senate regarding the authenticity of the rock have yet again surfaced. Would clarification of the origin of the Tribe …

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Circling – Shoulder mobilization.

    Torqueblade evoke glyph – Circle Aft.   This exercise acts as an elbow mobilizing and arm strengthening exercise. The shoulder girdle is again challenged as the chest and upper back are strengthened. There are several circling combinations including:     Forward Aft’ Alternate forward Alternate aft’ Synchronized The training tool is brought up …

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Physical Prescriptions of Torqueadian Physical Prowess

The Blades of Torque – The blade is not sharp; it is made of 1 inch deep, 3 inch wide and 24-inch long piece oak and weighs about 2lbs.  The design is such that it will challenge grip and coordination, as it is tip heavy. The inspiration is that of the Nepalese Kukri, Indonesian Kris …

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The Art of Adaptability

Torqueblade defines wellness as the Art of Adaptability. Using real world physical and cognitive exercises, whilst embracing escapism of a Victorian aesthetic. The following quote based on Charles Darwin’s writings explains, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change, (Leon C. Megginson, 1963)”.  Why …

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