Derek Notman
Derek Notman is a somatic educator and founder of Island Physical Culture (Martha's Vineyard), teaching Xin Yi Liu He Quan, Yang-style Taiji, and internal martial arts.
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Sep 25, 2026
Randel DavisHOST
So, so, Where does the mind – what does the mind do in this process? Does it quiet? Does it deepen? Does it go into the body? How does that process work, do you think, Derek?
Derek NotmanGUEST
I think it's the following, and that is – and this is my little three-word statement that I like – release the body.
Derek NotmanGUEST
When the body is relaxed, the mind tends to quiet down too, right? It's like a pond.
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Randel DavisHOST
How's teaching going? What's on the future for you? What's the next – what's the next steps for Derek Dottman and teaching and training?
Randel DavisHOST
Could you describe what Jiu Shun Jitsu is and how it informs maybe your Shini Lioha and your Indian clubs?
Derek NotmanGUEST
Um, So it's a traditional Japanese art called Jin, like the drink, but spelled with a J, like Jin in Chinese martial arts.
Derek NotmanGUEST
And it means sort of the way of the creator through the compassionate individual.
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