Author: Sensei Mitch

Written by on September 10, 2009

The Meaning of the Brown Belt – 2nd Kyu

Articles of Interest . Styles . Training notes

Here the student has advanced their skills and their self, having removed much of the parasites, stones and weeds.  Finally the soil is ready for the seeds the student has held until ready.  This begins the first planting of the seeds of their skills and understanding.  This is a critical step in the development of Read More

Written by on September 9, 2009

The Meaning of the Brown Belt – 3rd Kyu

Articles of Interest . Styles . Training notes

At this point the student has mastered the basics and developed deep roots in Kokushin-Kai.  Brown is known as an earthy color, such as dirt or soil.  The brown belt signifies the soil in which the roots of mastery begin to take hold.  This brown signifies virgin soil never worked or perfected, never enriched or Read More

Written by on September 2, 2009

Nervous yet?

Articles of Interest . Awareness . Training notes

Why is it that during an ice-breaker, when the whole room has to go around and say their name and where they are from, I get so incredibly nervous? Like I know my name, I know where I’m from, this shouldn’t be a problem…. This really caught my eye because it is so true!  Unless Read More

Written by on September 1, 2009

Hungry?

Diet . Recipes and Health Facts . Training notes

I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger. I am a pretty fit guy but I love to eat, don’t we all?  Like most people I have a couple pounds I could stand to loose, five to be exact.  As a guy who loves to eat I can eat large Read More

Written by on August 12, 2009

Was Shakespeare Real?

Articles of Interest . OffTopic . Religion

Keep reading and the title will make sense… As most of you know I usually attempt to avoid religious topics since my intent is to present information to facilitate your growth as a Martial Artist. As such, you can incorporate your religious beliefs with my thoughts, reflects and training techniques as you see fit. Today Read More

Written by on July 28, 2009

Useful Training

Fun Stuff . Training notes

It’s funny how some people perceive the Martial Arts.  But how do you perceive your Martial Arts training?  Is it only useful in your mind?  Or is your training a real value to you? I am not a big fan of breaking boards since I have never met a board I didn’t like.  That doesn’t Read More

Written by on July 27, 2009

The Crotch Crunch Chip…!

Fun Stuff . Self-Defense

Doritos really supports self-defense and personal protection and seen here on their Asian packaging which demonstrates useful Self-defense techniques! Nothing stops an attack like a good crotch stomping!  Why can’t we buy these in America?? Read More

Written by on July 25, 2009

Happy Birthday!!

Events & Holidays

To a certain special someone in my life… On your Birthday, I celebrate the gift you give me, yourself. Because without you, I know I wouldn’t be as good a person. Read More

Written by on July 24, 2009

You Need to Show Up…

A Zen Thing . For Kids . Training notes

It is pretty easy to become complacent during the course of your life and this comic reminded me of just that fact! Here is the question: Are you giving Life your all? When you are training, how do you feel when you are done? Did you show up or just sign up? Read More

Written by on July 23, 2009

Why can we never be wrong?

Law Enforcement . News . Politics

As most of you know I am huge critic of law enforcement because of my behind the scenes knowledge.  While there are ample cases of abuse of power or lack of training on the part of the Police.  The following story on CNN has none of these attributes: The ‘unfathomable’ arrest of a black scholar. Read More

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