Travels in the Martial Arts

My blogs

Industry	Science
Occupation	Ph. D Student
Location	Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States
Introduction	My name is Charles van Rees, and I'm an aspiring Conservation biologist by day and martial artist by night. The confluence of these two passions has made my life an interesting and dynamic one throughout the past six years, wherein I was tugged about the country by my profession, and continually seeking new opportunities to practice my art. As a result, I have had the chance to experience martial arts in a variety of styles and in a variety of places. My chief interests in the martial arts include self defense, mixed styles, martial philosophy and spirituality, and internal martial techniques. I have received formal training in Aikido, Tang Soo Do, Jeet Kune Do, and Shorinji-ryu Karate, and have practiced Brazilian Jiujutsu, Muay Thai, Chinese Boxing, and Chen style Tai Chi informally. I enjoy sharing techniques and training with artists of other disciplines, and am always interested in visiting schools and practicing new styles. Please contact me by e-mail if you have any questions or comments about my blog or would be interested in training or having me visit your school. Thanks for reading!
Interests	Martial Arts, Fighting Sports, Natural History, Eastern Spirituality, Watching wildlife, Hiking, Kayak, Archery, Conservation Biology