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The Four Principles of the Mazehual

6/2/2019

Developed by Temachtiani Akaxe after studying the Huehuetlahtolli & Chronicles & consejos from his Maestros & Elders in his Native Community, these are the foundational principles of our school, Mahtinauhkalli, of our larger organization, and the way we conduct ourselves in community.

Our hope is to teach this so that these principles infuse not only the interactions in our organized spaces, but our student’s lives outside of our walls as well. By embodying these principles, we hope they may positively impact the larger community.

Temachtiani Akaxe always reminds us that it is important to remember to strive to be honest while being respectful, and to be respectful while being honest.

It is also important to understand that it is through gratitude that we should serve and strive to be useful, not through sacrifice.

When leaders coincide...

6/1/2019

When leaders coincide on the path of knowledge...

Julio César, leader of Yohualli Ehekatl, brought his newest danzantes to join the Beginners Danza class Temachtiani Akaxe teaches at Mahtinauhkalli on Fridays.

They learned the first 4 flowers of Nextli. It was beautiful to share Danza with them all! Looking forward to having them back next week.

The True Malinche...

6/1/2019

La Malinche has gone down in history as the archetype of the traitor. But as you dig in to history & historical writings, you realize that our schools & history books haven’t taught the whole truth...⁣
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You don’t see this more clearly than in the impressive tome by Fernando de Alva Ixtlixochitl that we are studying in our Kalpulismo-Ancient Socio-Political Systems Course right now named “Horibles Crueldades de los Conquistadores de México y de los Indios que los Auxiliaron para subyugarlo a la corona de Castilla” ⁣
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It is a heavy, difficult read, both literarily & emotionally as it documents the memories & research of a grandchild of the infamous Ixtlixochitl of Texcoco. A man of

Toxkatl

5/31/2019

Today begins one of the most potent Veintenas of the year...

join us on June 9th at 130pm for a special platica to learn about its historical & bioenergetic significance... if you're not in the Chicagoland area let us know if you'd like to join via skype!

New Course: A Study of Nahuatl on June 9th

5/30/2019

A new course begins Sunday June 9th exploring not only the day to day use of Nahuatl but also its poetic, philosophical and ceremonial use.

It will also be available via SKYPE.
Go to the course page here for more info

Toltec Semiotics

5/28/2019

From our IG/ desde nuestro Instagram:
Amongst the other disciplines, arts & sciences that Temachtiani Akaxe has studied, he has 30 years polishing the craft of drawing & analyzing the semiotics & symbols of the ancestral Mesoamerican Meta-languages.

He has developed & taught a class at Mahtinauhkalli where he has been teaching how to interpret, understand and draw the potent symbols of the ancient metalanguages.

Because every line, color, placement and element of a symbol affects its meaning and symbolism, he stresses learning the specific process of drawing each symbol, understanding the semiotics behind colors, line-work & elements by studying the codexes, sculptures and the teachings of native elders from the communities in Mexico...

The Path of the Warrior

5/17/2019

The Path of the Warrior-⁣
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Often referred to as a Martial Art, Yaotilliztli is different in that it is a Warrior Discipline, focused more on defeating our inner battles rather than battles with those outside of us. ⁣
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Yaotilliztli contains two primary paths, the path of the Eagle Warrior and the path of the Ocelot Warrior. Within these two paths there are many other styles such as

Hueytozotli Begins

5/11/2019

From our IG/desde nuestro instagram:

Hoy durante el medio dia, aproximadamente a las 12:45 del dia empieza la cuarta veintena, Hueytozoztli, o la vigilia grande. También se conoce como Ueitozoztli, Uei Tozoztli o Uei Tozoztintli. ⁣
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Today at astronomical noon, approximately 12:45pm, begins thebfourth veintena ofnthebyear, Hueytozoztli or the great vigil. In some parts it may also be known as Ueitozoztli, Uei Tozoztli o Uei Tozoztintli.

A Brief History...

5/10/2019

Many have been asking us recently how long we've been doing this but the answer depends on the timeline & what entity you are talking about, so here's a quick look:
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Temachtiani Akaxe Yotzin has been teaching since 1999. In fact, this year will be the 20th year anniversary from when his Maestro, Maestro Arturo

Meza Gutierrez, gave him the responsibilty to begin sharing what he knew. ⁣
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He then began sharing all around the world, wherever the knowledge was needed & where different groups, organizations & universities would host lectures & workshops, helping with the development of many groups & kalpullis until he met his duality, Clarissa Gonzalez in Chicago 8 years ago. ⁣
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After they met, she helped him organize & structure all of the complex & diverse work he was doing, helped him utilize the internet both to offer classes to his international students as well as share on social media, the concept of Machtia Toltekatl was born (see inasca.org) and they began building up with the powerful & committed community in Chicago.⁣
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Then 4 1/2 years ago they took the first step towards their Institute and opened the doors of Mahtinauhkalli, which would become a hub for local community organizers, social workers, youth workers, educators, birthworkers, students & leaders to take classes, courses, attend ceremonies, ground themselves through ancestral knowledge, continue serving their communities & get to know the inner depths of their Tezkatlipokas. ⁣
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The 4 pillars of courses that Temachtiani Akaxe teaches that allow students to do this are Minnaliztli (archery), Yaotilliztli (ancestral warrior discipline), Tonalpohualli (study of the symbols, metalanguage & calendar system) & Mitotilliztli (danza Mazehual & huehuetl). There are also other courses that allow us to explore the different aspects of the ancestral knowledge that Akaxe was able to learn from his different teachers, elders & communities. (more on that in future posts)⁣
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We have a grand vision to continue building so that we can dignify our ancestors, the knowledge & our own communities. It won't be an easy path but with the principles of our ancestral knowledge si se puede & we would love for you to join us on this path.

One of our Keystones: Discipline

5/9/2019

From our IG / desde nuestro Instagram:

We take our responsibility of being stewards & guardians of the ancestral knowledge very seriously. And we know in order to do this, we must have higher expectations of ourselves so that we may honor the legacy of our ancestors & dignify the knowledge they spent generations polishing…⁣
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We are so aware of the potency of the ancient knowledge & practices that we feel strongly that we should engage with them the way our ancestors did: with gratitude, service, respect & discipline.⁣

This is why one of the keys to the work we do at Machtia Toltekatl & the classes that Temachtiani Akaxe teaches at Mahtinauhkalli is Self-Discipline. ⁣