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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....

Repetition, Individuality, and the Formation of InFi Repetition is a fundamental part of the learning process. Every martial art and combat sport system uses it as a core teaching method — and for good reason. This principle is widely accepted and understood. But it raises an important question: To what extent can repetition shape our individual style? The answer: Only partially . Because repetition — no matter how intense or prolonged — can’t completely override our natural endowments. Your InFi (Individual Finesse) is deeply rooted in who you are. Training can shape and refine it, but it can’t erase it. The Illusion of Uniformity Imagine a group of people practicing the same movements repeatedly — a karate team performing synchronized katas or Shaolin monks drilling the same techniques thousands of times. Now picture yourself as their assistant or instructor. You know each person well. One day, they all wear identical uniforms and masks. Suppose their height and body type are also s...

(karate) InFi by Tanaka Have you ever noticed that many karate practitioners' styles look completely different in a real fight compared to traditional karate? Have you ever observed that during spontaneous free fighting, it's nearly impossible to guess a competitor's traditional style—unless it's already known? Isn't it interesting how the structured, classical styles often seem to evaporate in real combat? The reason is simple: unpredictable situations are the domain of InFi . No external system has dominance over the power of InFi in that space. My friend John once said that the body reacts naturally using movements and techniques that have been instilled over time. That’s true. It’s the result of learning—repetition creates automatic reactions. But does that directly connect with the personal style I’m talking about? Yes, but only partially. Part of an individual's style is learned—copied or invented—and the other part is inborn. I would say the base of a...

non-traditional kick Creating our individual style is a natural process. Everyone develops their style automatically. This statement is general but can be applied to any specific field—martial arts, combat sports, and self-defence are no exceptions. People who practice fighting are constantly creating their own fighting styles. They are, consciously or unconsciously, the creators of their unique approach to combat. Whatever one is learning, only a part of it will truly be absorbed. Another part will be automatically rejected by the self. Moreover, every absorbed element is filtered through a person’s individuality. The evolving individual fighting style becomes distinct from the traditionally practiced style. In other words, by practicing conventional techniques, one is also developing an invisible, personal fighting style—what we can call the InFi style. For example, someone studying Wing Chun kung fu or Kyokushinkai karate is guided by teachers and improved within the framework of tr...

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, focusing on how people think, feel, and act. It explores mental processes, emotions, and interactions, aiming to understand both individual and group behaviour. Psychologists use observation, experiments, and research to study areas like mental health, learning, development, personality, and social influence. In the context of Percomboo , psychology explains individual behaviours and decision-making in various situations. It relates to the  subjective, individual component of the InFi equation . Psychology can help clarify why someone chooses one thing over another, or why a certain option is better suited to a particular person. It offers insight into why people are so different, even though we all belong to the same species. Percomboo includes an applied psychology aspect, as it approaches individuals differently based on their unique psychological makeup. Philosophy, on the other hand, is the study of fundamental...

DO YOU HAVE A FIGHTING STYLE? WHERE IS IT FROM? What would your style be if you grew up in a forest, constantly under attack, forced to defend yourself without anyone to follow or learn from? Your style would be your own—an invented, individual fighting style.