“When I take Sensei Tristan’s class [Satori Flow] I am transported from the hectic, busy world to a place of calm where I can connect with my true self. His exercises energize my body while the Meditation and Qigong brings clarity for me to be in the present – the here and now. His teaching is a gift – I am filled with a feeling of joy and well being when I finish the class. Thank you!”
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Debbie Miller, Executive Vice President - Midtown Video |
"I was having increased back problems for about 6 months. Sharp pains in my lower back that got so bad I could barely move and I couldn't sleep. I was in constant pain and it was getting pretty serious and affecting every aspect of my life. The pain would literally paralyze me at times and I felt completely shut down. Tristan showed me a series of Martial Yoga movements from the Satori Flow Course that took me from immobility to absolutely no pain whatsoever within about a week. Even the day after I began I noticed considerable improvement. I haven't had back pain since and I continue to train with Tristan doing Satori. I've never felt better. It's really a life changing experience to train with Tristan and helps keep me focused, relaxed and ultimately healthy both mentally and physically. These techniques are amazing and great for anyone regardless of whether or not you have specific pain or stress."
~ John Gibson, Film Maker (www.realnormal.com) |
"I would like to tell you how appreciative that I am for how much you have helped me not only with my weight loss issues, but also how much Satori Sport is helping with my health issues. When I started with Satori Sport I was on two blood pressure medications and my blood pressure was still running around 140/85. As of last week my doctor took me off of one of my blood pressure medications as my bp had dropped to 104/80 and he said if I continue to drop at this rate within the next 2 to 3 months he will be monitoring my bp and hopes to get me off my other drug.
Thank you so much for your dedication in continuing to help improve peoples lives and thank you for starting Satori Sport. I absolutely love it and only wish we could go 5 nights a week."
~ Dawn Krantz (www.dawnkrantz.com) |
"Dear Sensei Tristan, while it is still fresh in my mind, I wanted to drop you a note to let you know that the Satori Flow combination of Mushin meditation, followed by qigong was absolutely fantastic! I've done meditation, and I've done movement, but I've never combined them like that before. It hit exactly my mind-body-spirit connection, and at one point I had so surrendered to the flow of the qigong that it was as close as I've come to an out-of-body experience. I'm still buzzing from it. Thank you so much for guiding me through that this afternoon. It was an amazing experience."
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Lauren Shaw |
“I was doing my own weight and cardio program at the gym and getting good results but was curious how much more efficient a professionally managed program could be so I signed up for Satori Sport. What I have found is that this workout is probably twice as efficient as what I was doing on my own with much better coverage of the whole body. I’m the in the best physical condition of my life and enjoying the path to being healthy. Thanks!"
~ Greg North |
"I thank you deeply for the energy you dedicate to the physical and spiritual development of others. I thank you personally for the relief, release, and reconnection which you facilitated in me on Thursday night. Mushin is so powerful. I continue to benefit from and greatly enjoy your instruction. Thank You"
~ Doug Diamond, Montessori School Teacher
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I wanted to share with you what I perceive as the positive benefits from following the Satori Flow training. Usually, several hours after my work out routine at the gym, I experience a soreness and stiffness in different parts of my body. I had accepted these 'aches and pain' as a part of the process of the body getting older. Several hours after the Martial Yoga exercises, I was NOT experiencing my usual aches and pains and actually felt more relaxed and my whole nervous system felt much calmer. The following day, when I would really feel all my 'aches and pains', I felt very relaxed, calm, and energetic. I have noticed that since I have begun using Satori Flow on a regular basis, I do not experience the same stiffness, or soreness that I did before."
~ Martha Garrett, M.Ed., Clinical Psychologist |
"Since starting my Satori Flow training, I have noticed an obvious shift in how I feel physically, emotionally, and intellectually. I've done some work before, but have never felt this real of an experience with personal change and soulful connection. This is the real thing."
~ Jonthan F. Anderson, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor (www.gatehealing.com) |
The Mushin mindset is phenomenal! We recently had a situation in the hospital where a patient was reacting to the medicine our department gave them. This is a life threatening event and it is so important to be calm as the physician on the scene. Mushin kicked in because of the training and I was able to take in all of the options and treat the patient exactly how they needed, no more, no less. The nurses were amazed!"
~ Dr. Lori Barr, MD |
"I absolutely loved walking into the Zendo today. It looks so beautiful, feels so warm, is such a great representative of the work that we do and the growth that is happening with us individually and between us. I thank you for all you have put into this. It really shines through. Even though I wasn't able to physically put in the energy to the creation like you have, the love you put in has invited me to feel so part of the process. Thanks again, your friend."
~ Fabian Hewitt, Martial Arts & Life Skills Teacher (www.lifekido.com) |
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Hi Sensei, ... I’m grateful for the many hours you have donated to train myself and others through the dojo, I’m grateful for the many hours of counseling/wisdom you have graced me with, and I’m grateful for the wonderful example you are to me (I’ve had very few people in my life that have been good examples that I could follow and learn through), and I’m most grateful for the direction my life is headed because of you and AMAA and the love that you and the other Sensei’s pour through it. Thank you."
~ Cheryl Featherstone, Martial Arts Teacher |
"Satori Flow has been the perfect remedy for a whole life change when it comes to healing the body. There has been a lot of fear of not being taken care of and it is so beautiful to realize I'm not a victim to anything and I don't have to create illness to get love. I'm using the tapping on the meridians, sending the golden, healing light of love and then releasing black smoke. Being consistent is one of the most important things to remember for me and that the soul has such power of transforming everything into love. Thanks so much for helping me to see this."
~ April Downing, Hair Dresser |
"As a parent, I can attest to the value of the practice of mindfulness [Mushin] that we receive. It helps me to find calm in my own hectic life as a parent, and I can also carry these lessons to my children by example through what I do and how I react to stress. I think this is a great benefit of our class that is separate from punching or physical fitness."
~ Glenn Lightsey (Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin) |
"I just want to thank all of the instructors involved with the self-defense seminars. The program has helped me enormously in working through a lifetime of extremely negative experiences. I'm still working on some things but I am so much closer to where I want to be! It's amazing how much past experiences you think you have gotten over that still affect your everyday existence. I was living my life in the past without even knowing it, letting old fears and programming cloud my perceptions and dictate my actions. Now I feel more at peace with myself and the world and I can see everything (including myself) more clearly. To those who are afraid to take this class (I was terrified!), don't worry! You are in good hands and everyone is so supportive and nurturing. I was only nervous the first seminar but now I can't wait for class! Again, thank you to everyone for providing so much more than self-defense training!"
~ Amanda Jones |
"For quite some time now I've been going to the Austin Martial Arts Academy (AMAA) I've been training in their ground self defense classes and I really like it because they follow Aikido philosophy of peace & harmony, but I get to train in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu techniques with the concepts of realistic street safety from Tony Blauer.
The instructors have been really kind and down to earth and so have the students".
~ Kym Tachibana |
"I thought I had come to terms with death since I had faced a life threatening illness years ago. But the real threat of violence was different. The fear was all encompassing and overwhelming. The RAD seminars taught me to face my fear/s both mentally and physically and 'detect, defuse, and defend' when necessary. Rather than dispelling my fears or overcoming them, RAD has taught me to dance with them as part of life. This 'dance' has slowly translated into more physical stamina and mental/psychological courage. I highly recommend it."
~ From a "50-something" woman.
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"The RAD seminar on Saturday was wonderful. The staff was engaging, professional, and compassionate while still being intimidating when it was appropriate. The content was outstanding and the techniques , empowering. On Saturday, my confidence was renewed. Absolutely priceless.
Thanks".
~ Teresa Van Deusen |
"Thank you so much for working with me to put the R.A.D. promotion together. I think it went great and I have plenty of exciting things to talk about tomorrow morning, the next day, and for a while. I really want to make it back for more training and I will...just got to figure out my schedule. Please extend my thank your to your staff; they were wonderful. Let me know if you have an interest in putting another seminar together with the morning show, whether it be sooner or later, for women or kids or teens. I think that would be amazing too. Just something to think about. I can not say enough great things. Please keep in touch. Thank you".
~ Trina - DJ 101 X |
"I wanted to say hello and thank you for teaching me all the martial arts techniques I learned while I attended. …. I was sad when I had to leave (for research assignments) but I do feel that I could assuredly "get busy" and find position "A" quickly or restrain someone without being flipped. Also I feel that my weapons release techniques are good to go. …I hope to never have to use the stuff, but it's wonderful carrying the ability with me everywhere I go. I still feel connected to the Academy and will continue to recommend it to others. Best wishes!"
~ Leo Colegio, Educator |
"Dear Austin Martial Arts Academy Instructors, I would like to thank you for your time and commitment to helping people. You made a great impact on our residents who attended your workshop. You truly demonstrate an unselfish devotion to arming individuals with the tools necessary to prevent potentially dangerous situations. I hope to work with you again in the future. Keep up the amazing work".
~ Tiffany Dixon - The Village Apartments at Riverside |
