Here I am, an American college student, taking a study break during my internship in Mongolia, watching a Scottish Highlander tell me how to become a ninja. I'd like to thank the 21st century for being so weird, and I'd like to thank you, Tom, for helping it be that way.

@leezap

6 ай бұрын

lol. Great description.

"Forest warrior monk" is now my new favorite D&D subclass.

Hello! My name is Rudar, I live in Curitiba, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. I had the pleasure of visiting Edinburgh in 2019 and I simply "came home". Since then, I've been looking for all the information I can about Scotland, as if I needed to relearn the country my soul belongs to. I don't know what your beliefs are, but I personally feel that I've lived in this place, I've been Scottish in another life. It's a feeling that goes beyond a simple liking. My soul cries out to come home. I found your channel thanks to my research on kilts and since then, I watch them one by one, sometimes repeatedly. Its content is excellent precisely because of the simplicity and frankness it conveys. Apart from that I learn a lot about "my soul country". I thank you and send my hugs and best energies from Brazil.

Seen a lot of videos sponsored by AG1 but you make it seem like us forrest monks could actually use it too 👍 As always, great video!

@AMAli-ct5df

10 ай бұрын

Yupp especially in Biographer😂

I call what you describe as forrest warrior monk by a different name, Wilderness Martial Arts. I describe it thusly: Wilderness martial arts is a call back to the original way in which great warriors of old would train... I want to grow this niche more and I think you are well on the way to helping people out that want to train in a martial art while enjoying a more natural environment. Cheers!

Not a weirdo... for sure, what most of us really want to do.

@maxhunter8101

8 ай бұрын

What’s so wrong about being a weirdo

Every time I watch one of your videos I get filled with the overwhelming sensation to snap the handle off my broom, throw on my kilt and sprint into the woods. Seriously though you are a massive inspiration to me, love your videos man. Edit: btw, where do you get your staves/staffs from?

@FandabiDozi

11 ай бұрын

haha! Glad to hear it man! My main walking staff I made from a Rowan sapling. Another is a Japanes, oak Jo staff, another a rattan and oak bo staff I bought online

@padd6007

11 ай бұрын

@@FandabiDoziI would buy staffs from your website if you sold them.

@vandamnn3564

11 ай бұрын

​@FandabiDozi if you like flow, May I suggest studying baguazhang

@stefans.8850

9 ай бұрын

@@padd6007it’s very easy to make them yourself. And it’s way more fulfiling :))

@neon9152

9 ай бұрын

@@stefans.8850 As someone that has made very many staves ever since I was little kid running through the woods behind my house, this. Finding the right wood, the correct grain, practicing and learning to carve your own designs and make it truly yours, is not only a journey in itself but much more personal than clicking add to cart.

When I was 20 in 1982 I had a fascination with sticks, bows,camping, survival, I made my own sticks out of Ash, Hazel and others I also made my own arrows,awhile later this developed into armoured combat with swords, spears, I made my own shields too, and joined a Viking/Saxon group. Stick fighting is great fun, I still have many staffs, sticks and walking sticks. Keep the videos coming 👍

I'm an Instructor of 4 different martial arts, and this video filled me with joy man xD

You saying finding flow is like learning a new instrument is perfectly accurate! As a drummer, my job is to translate flow into something that gets bodies moving. It requires a calm, zen-like state of mind, coordination of all 4 limbs, and maintaining precise timing. Flow comes naturally when those things are combined properly and turbulence results when it's lost.

Aaahhhh, another awesome video Tom!!! Thanks so much for sharing your content with us and giving us a chance to become a bad ass Forest Warrior Monk!!!🏹🗡

Huge fan of your work man. It’s amazing just the way you “flow” with everything and every movement you make 😮. Big new inspiration on me brother👏.

I love your channel. I live with slow chronic heart failure. Staff exercises have kept me fit and balanced. I have like, 6 or 7? 3 oak staffs (1 jo) some fire hardened, beaver eaten driftwood....Can't remember. I live in a forest in northern Québec and find solace in nature. You inspire me every time, watched your vids many times and passed them on to friends.

I’m so inspired to try this!! Love your videos as a reflection of your attitude about life Tom. You are such a badass.

This was a great video, Fandabi. Entertaining, informative, and light-hearted! Well done, Sir!

I started following you when you first started discussing Highlanders. I got fascinated by the clans 4-5 years ago. Been awhile and I’ve just come back to your channel. Everything your talking about in this video is everything I’m looking for. Love your content brother. Same concept across the pond, in the Allegheny National Forest.

Another fantastic video! Thank you!!

Never stop doing what you do, my friend. Your earlier videos changed me and moved me to better my life, and I've been getting loads of inspiration from you since I first started watching. You're a real treasure!

Forest Warrior Monk is a vibe I can get behind

This is definitely one guy who could probably use what he has learned effectively in any situation ❤

thanks for posting more often

subscribed immediatley as i read the title, can't wait to try this out

I love this video so much. Very inspirational

LOVE your videos. Thank you for being thoughtful, playful, goofy, obvious, and profound. It's a joy to watch everything you do and remember my very brief time in the beautiful highlands of Scotland.

love all your videos !

Fantastic ,thanks keeping the spirit of our ancestors alive ! 💜🔥

Thank You. Excellent and creative adaptation of various warrior techniques and exercises. I wish I had access to such grand and varied scenery to practice. Wonderful !!

Love your focus on foundations. I always try to skip those and am working hard to embrace the journey.

Blessings and gratitude.

I love your channel, Tom. That's a beautiful area you have for your outdoor activities. I was born in Aberdeen, but have lived in Australia since I was 4, am 48 now. I certainly have highlander blood in my veins and hope to see Scotland someday. Cheers 🍻

i appreciate your videos and the overall focus of your channel, your videos are a huge inspiration to a young outdoorswoman!

Truly a big fan...I really appreciate all your work you put in for our entertainment..I watch a video every morning before work.and have been learning alot... I definitely look forward to new videos for my morning routine

So, you are training like a ninja. Not just martisl arts, but also forest or wilderness survival. Keep up the great work. 🫡🫡

This is in my opinion one of the best channels fandabi dozi is such a a big inspiration

Great video, Tom! In your studies of Warrior Monk Traditions, you've probably learned about the Yamabushi of Japan. I have studied Japanese martial arts for years that have strong ties with the Yamabushi. I enjoyed your video very much because of the similarity with what I've studied in the past!

I loved everything about this one. Hats off to you!

Love this channel king 👑

Missed out going to Archery today because I have no strength this morning. Wish I had now, even if it was for the social aspect. Fitness, Focus, Social. Great video as always. What a legend.

Wow Bless You Cherished Friend and Role Model! Just what I need to remember, absorb and implement. Thank you for sharing your Forest Warrior Monk Training.

I enjoyed this 😊 Thanks Nick

Thanks a lot for this video man big love

As an iai/kenjutsu practitioner in scotland... I appreciated this🙏🏻

Great video, thank you. 😁👍

Fandabit Dozi, love your channel, thank you so very much.

Very excellent sir. Bravo! You have very much inspired me!

Awesome information Tom. Your content just gets better. The rings are a very under appreciated piece of strength equipment. Nate

I enjoyed this vid - thanks

I just thought about you, and boom there is the new vide. Thank you so much❤

All usefull and interesting, thank you for your time and good will to share it with us.

Simple. Super. I like it. Thank you !

Lovely athleticism! Amazing what the human body is capable of if we give it a chance.

I’m so glad to watch your channel grow over the years, been watching for some time now and it just keeps getting better - and the subs are climbing too! I like the AG1 except the sweetener, wish they had an unsweetened as I don’t like Stevia/find it unnecessary in there

Excelente vídeo, continue firme em suas rotinas de treino.

Thank you

Brilliant!

Honestly my favorite YT Channel

Great video as always, i loved the Forest Warrior Monk label, works for me!

Thanks.

Excellent!

Looks like a great path to walk!

Another great video, very inspiring. Thanks for posting.

What a great video. Your content is very useful and inspiring. I'm nearing my sixties and soon i'll be doing this. I already do it indoors, the the big wide outdoors beckons.

This life style is gorgeous.

Keep fighting the good fight brother

Good video, thanks.

bo staff and han bo were always my faves when i used to do nin jitsu....many years ago, stick at the training mate, you will regret stopping if you do...i promise you will.

LOVED ! !! Im importing your !DEAS to my training !!! MUCH LOVE from Brazil GOD Bless ALL

Just great!

Quite inspiring aye. I noticed gyms never done it for me. Always felt too boxed in and such. But getting out into nature really does change that. I used to cycle a lot and it kept me fit, cycling down canals and such. Perhaps I should invest in a bike again and get out there. And maybe even pick up a stick or two… good thing sticks are everywhere

Outstanding!!!!

I was thinking about to put together a training routine which is effective, scaleable, also gives agility, and fun. The best part, i can do this outdoors. Thanks for this awsome vid and channel, you saved me a lot of hassle. Keep up the good work, and all the best for you.

Beautiful stick routines, like a ballet.

@leezap

6 ай бұрын

Indeed.

There's also a lot to be said about the meditative aspects and flow involved with music. Either playing an instrument or singing, it's a very zen feeling. Plus singing is very good for breathing and lung/core strength while using instruments can help with different aspects of more fine motor functions. You could even classify that part of the exercise routine as Making Noise

I love the name and love this video!

Absolutely love the video. Watching you with the staff and bow made me think of you as the Scottish or Highland Robin Hood. Love to see more staff work and definitely more of your Highlander content.

forest warrior monk is perfect! how else do you describe being a weirdo in the woods! 🤷🏻 really love the point about how learning the foundations unlocks play! i feel like that's a key part of indigenous and ancestral wisdom found in mythology and initiation rituals!

So fun to watch! You're awesome! I completely agree about rings. If I could make a suggestion on your workout: adding a vertical pushing movement would round out your training. So pike or handstand push ups. Dips may seem like a vertical push, but they're more like a horizontal push with the muscles used (a push up).

This man is very impressive

great and impressive !

I'm making a D&D character based off of this concept of the forest warrior monk. Love the channell!

These videos are great

These work outs remind me a lot of some of my work outs, especially the bodyweight ones and the ones that involve swinging sticks around.

Oh this is great stuff...and great staff! 😃

Great fun!

gentle, funny and wise guy

Thank you for these videos. I practice with my staff when I am watching over my chickens while they free range because of you. I'll have to get or make some gymnastics rings now. =)

What can one say.....? Other than.... TERRIFIC video! Thanks for SHARING! You are the spark that has set this old boy alight to have a last fling at living! Cheers! 👍✌️🇬🇧

You Never Disappoint Fandabidozi!

nice. i like the archery part. i do speed shooting. no handed rolls with the bow and with m4 rifles. or any other weapon. archery in samurai armor. in full ninja gear in the mt hood forest. this popped up in my recommended videos. but ya you could like my combat archery - archery of the ninja 2018 video. but some i am in samurai armor in the forest on mt hood by the river doing speed shooting and so on. i make videos to. we are both warriors at heart. i did bujinkan budo taijutsu and ninjutsu and samurai bujutsu formally etc. for many years and solo training in the mountains for over a decade. keep up the good work bro. always good to meet another fellow warrior.

It's fascinating to see how every culture in humanity has found a way to work with sticks. It's like there's a universal connection we all share with the simplicity and versatility of a stick.

Respect respect respect for your Askese and training discipline !!!

Great video

Great video. I enjoyed it, and look forward to the benefits it will encourage. Been watching for years, thanks. I will be checking out AG1 and probably purchase, thanks. Best wishes.

Good to see you back Tom Love your videos

Just bumped into your channel Wow, what a man! I have been waiting for you my whole life 1. Irish accent & humor 100% 2. Manliness 100% 3. Nature loving human 100% ❤

@leezap

6 ай бұрын

lol

Super cool 😊

That was very interesting. And as French stick-swingers we are very impressed with your bâton Français techniques, you even do something very akin to a (or "the") Rose Couverte in the Flow part, that's very enjoyable to watch and must be even more to practice. I wonder if I'm not going to buy a pair of gym rings.

Epic video.

Beautiful

Just spent two weeks in Kenya. The Maasai 'staff culture' is so cool. It's nothing fancy, it is just such a big part of their life/culture