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What Martial Arts Can Teach You About Everyday Movement | Ben Couch
Sometimes the solutions we need aren’t new — they’ve just been overlooked.
In this episode of Thought Atlas, we sit down with Ben Couch, martial artist and creator of Eastern Ergonomics, to explore how ancient movement principles can solve very modern problems — especially in caregiving, health, and daily life.
We talk about:
The connection between martial arts and healthcare
Why most caregivers are trained incorrectly when it comes to movement
How body mechanics can reduce injury and improve care
The role of awareness in how we move and interact
Why efficiency matters more than force — in…
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