Comments on: Kosta Danaos on Combat Sports and Martial Arts

By: John H.

John H. — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:02:18 +0000

It seems that combat sports can have the unintended effect of training away natural self-defense responses by making certain targets off-limits, considering certain evasions un-stylistic and also reinforcing the desire to maintain a conflict for ego rewards.

Also, most fighting stances have the effect of escalating conflict in the minds and bodies of the individuals in conflict. Getting ready to “fight” can limit ones options in the present. An upright relaxed and natural posture should be maintained not only for physical mobility, but for mental, energetic and spiritual mobility as well.

By: Anthony M. Clark

Anthony M. Clark — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:30:49 +0000

Perhaps I mis-read the initial post regarding the last paragraph. What is the expectation being contrasted? And why is the stance in kick-boxing ill-advised? A stance should allow free movement, to include attack, defense and when required, the execution a well-timed retreat from a weak tactical position.

Perhaps 10,000 years have insisted upon an upright fighting position because it is practical and quite effective, when performed properly.

v/r
Anthony

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:20:03 +0000

I am looking to contact John Chang and I am not sure how to go about it. I am looking to be healed…I am 15 and have had severe chronic pain though out my body since I was a baby. I have tried all of the traditional medicine as well as any antibiotic you can think of. I’m really at a stand still, I have worked with doctors across the nation and no one has Amy answers. I have recently stumbled upon John Chang. If he is as skilled as he looks I’m hoping he can help. Please if anyone has trains under him or knows were to contact him I will be forever grateful.

Thank you,
Benjamin

By: Sebastian Bernadino Da Rosa

Sebastian Bernadino Da Rosa — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:05:58 +0000

I am looking to travel to Greece, Brasil, and Indonesia looking for people who are involved in the internal arts. Any advice on how to get in touch with Kostas Dervenis? What Should I expect to encounter if I get into contact with Kostas Dervenis and ask him for instruction?? Thank you for any response and good luck to everyone seeking to better this life through the practice of internal arts.

By: Magdalena

Magdalena — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:54:03 +0000

Hi,
I am surching for a clue to get to Mr Chang, but first I need a contact of Mr Kostas:) maybe a good greek person or anybody can help me? I also have an ideea, if grace will be with us, to make a small group of spiritual people from everywhere(I m from Romania),to go in Java, make a trip to Master Chang.
If we will be there, something good will happen, for sure:)
Thanks

By: rutland hotel

rutland hotel — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:23:40 +0000

Yes, true that.. in practice and under real combat circumstances, such a stance is ill-advised.

By: pr agency

pr agency — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:34:40 +0000

Hey Stefan, I am a student of Kostas Dervenis too and haven’t heard that Mr Chang stopped healing and teaching, are you sure about that?
Would be good to clarify it, thanks mate.

By: Stefan

Stefan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:26:36 +0000

I am a student of Kostas Dervenis and well as far as I know Mr Chang stopped healing and teaching….

By: Surya

Surya — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:29:55 +0000

I want to visit the medical practice of John Chang – the Mogus of Java, can anybody help? is it in Surabaya or Madura?

Thanks.

By: Roel

Roel — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:33:26 +0000

Ah… delete that remark, I see that ‘Kosta Danaos’ is a pseudonym he writes under. Sorry.