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  Plato, Necessity, and the World of Percomboo I recently visited the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition in London. In the accompanying images, the figure of Plato approaches—bringing  with him those fundamental questions that were already relevant more than two thousand years ago, and perhaps are even more so today. Two quotations from Plato’s Republic : “Our need will be the real creator.” (Book I) “The object of education is not to put knowledge into the soul that was not there before, but to turn the soul toward the light.” (Book VII) Along these two ideas, I would like to illuminate the perspective of Percomboo. 1. The Path of Percomboo – When Form Is Born from Necessity Form is not born from imitation, but from necessity. Necessity is the true creator. Every human life is different. From this it follows that needs are also different. Individuality is not a mystical concept; it is simply the sum of individual needs and capacities. No matter how much...

We often imagine that action is the true beginning. The strike, the step, the decision, the movement. But action is only the surface. The real beginning happens earlier—quietly, invisibly—when we finally see what is in front of us without distortion. Observation is recognition. Not guessing, not interpreting, not hoping. Just letting reality stand as it is. When we observe clearly, the situation reveals its patterns, its direction, its weight. Nothing needs to be forced. Nothing needs to be invented. We simply meet what is already there. Most people look, but they do not see. They stare through a wall of emotions, memories, fears, and expectations. So their reactions are never truly about the moment—they are about their own inner noise. But when the noise falls to the background, even for a second, the world becomes sharp. Precise. Unfiltered. This is the first movement of Percomboo: the silent shift where perception becomes clean. Once this happens, action becomes eff...

The Porb is more than a shape. It is a quiet proof that form can exist without edges, without hierarchy, without direction. It does not begin; it does not end. What the Porb is A form: perfectly round — the least surface area for a given volume. It looks the same from every angle. An instrument: when touched, moved, or simply observed, it vibrates to attention and asks the hand and the mind to come back to completeness. A symbol: unity in motion. Every point on it is an equal distance from a hidden heart — felt, never seen. A tool: it teaches balance. It rolls, turning effort into flow. Whoever works with a Porb enters a quiet dialogue with a universe that prefers circles. Every motion is circular. Every change returns — nothing repeats exactly the same. Core Principles All sides equal. The Porb has no front, no back, no superior point. Flow over force. Movement with the Porb is surrender, not struggle. The invisible core. Its true power is felt, not shown....

    In the desert, where silence was heavier than sand and the stars had not yet opened their eyes, a lone traveller stumbled across the endless dunes.    The sun, now a bruised ember on the horizon, had spent the day dragging fire across his skin. His lips were cracked silence. His legs, memory alone. Each step had become a negotiation between breath and collapse. Finally, as twilight dissolved the edge of the world, he fell beside a solitary palm tree — the only whisper of life in an ocean of stillness.    There, beneath the fronds that shivered against the cooling sky, he lay down. His bones felt hollow. His past, distant. His future, unimaginable. All that remained was the weight of exhaustion, like stone tied to spirit.    Night descended slowly, painting everything in a hush of blue and ash.    Then came light.    It wasn't the moon. It wasn’t the stars. It was movement — flame carving through the sky like a br...

A Personal Decision-Making Framework in Percomboo IF Tactics are a fundamental component of the Percomboo  world. They function as personal decision-making frameworks, enabling individuals to respond effectively to internal or external conditions through structured, conditional logic. At their core, IF Tactics follow a simple structure: If [Condition], then choose from [Primary Options] → followed by [Secondary Options or Recommendations]. These tactics serve as the moment where an individual transitions from merely understanding Universal Principles to actively shaping or performing their InFi . IF Tactics are how the Percomboo world presents dynamic choices to individuals, empowering them to make conscious, situational decisions. Key Elements of IF Tactics Condition: The triggering factor or circumstance (internal or external). Primary Options (formerly “primary demo”): The broad, high-level responses available to the individual. Secondary Op...

   As in life, in the Percomboo world we present possible options, opinions, and universal principles—or the truth. For this reason, we highlight the teachings of two well-known ancient philosophers: Plato and Lao Tzu. Their wisdom both overlaps and diverges. They show us objective realities and subjective viewpoints. That is how the Percomboo world works. As usual, knowing what is opinion and what is truth is not always easy. Percomboo helps us, through the Ancients, to find clarity. PLATO    Plato and Lao Tzu are exemplary Ancients who have had an enormous impact on people across time and cultures. In Percomboo, they are not viewed as gurus to be blindly followed, but rather as representatives of two significant worldviews. They reflect two distinct philosophical traditions—Eastern and Western. Though both lived hundreds of years before Christ, they had different focuses, perspectives, and cultural contexts. Yet, they also have much in common.    Plato ...

Universal Principles (including “Universal Laws”) are natural laws that govern our world. They are not human-made inventions. They exist independently of styles, trends, or cultural influences—they are the foundation of all things. Universal : existing everywhere or involving everyone.  (Cambridge Dictionary) Principle : a basic or fundamental truth that explains or governs how something happens or works.  (Cambridge Dictionary) These are not opinions. They are not beliefs. They cannot be disagreed with. They simply  are —and it is useful to understand them. Universal Principles (UP) apply across all dimensions: physical, mental, and emotional. They are timeless and can be used anywhere, at any time. For example, you can be in any country, belong to any religion or culture, and be of any race, age, gender, health status, or social class— Universal Principles remain valid and applicable . Some may be self-evident, while others require deeper explanation. Even if we do not ...

   In Percomboo, there are three primary instruments: the Stick , the Board , and the Porb . Each represents a dimension—one, two, and three—and serves as a medium for learning universal principles, refining personal movement, enhancing coordination, and providing physical exercise for muscles and joints. As you progress, these instruments can also become tools for artistic expression or simply a source of personal enjoyment. Stick    The stick is the simplest of the three instruments and is artistically closest to traditional practices such as eskrima or baton arts. It is typically a bit shorter than a standard staff. Symbolically, it represents one dimension —a straight line—and serves as a bridge between two points . It is also the most practical for self-defence, as it is easy to use, intuitive, and highly effective. In essence, it’s one of the most basic tools or machines ever created, yet incredibly versatile. Board    The board i...

Welcome to the Percomboo World The Percomboo World is a unique educational system focused on developing individual competencies and personal styles. At its core, Percomboo is built on three foundational pillars: Philosophy - Mental Psychology - Emotional Drills, Martial Art - Physical While technical  M artial Art  appear on the symbolic surface of our world, they serve more as a lens through which we explore deeper ideas. A Modern, Global Approach In recent decades, the internet has radically transformed the way we access information, build knowledge, and share ideas. As a result, personal development has become increasingly individualized—and naturally so. Percomboo embraces this shift by supporting individual differences . We don't promote a single "right" way to learn or grow. Instead, we believe your way is the best way—for you . Our role is to help you discover, develop, and refine that way. How We Teach Our method follows a simple yet powerful framework...