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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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