Written by Sensei Mitch on November 26, 2007
Meditation Point #103
A Zen Thing . QuotesThe past is not dead. In fact, it’s not even past. – William Faulkner Many people say there is no past or future only the present. I have said this myself. In some respects this is partially true, we only have the now in which to live. Then what can Faulkner possibly mean? There is
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 25, 2007
Teenage Karate Girl Saves Mother
NewsThirteen year old Brown belt Rebecca Kelly saved her 53 year old mother, Diane two nights ago. Diane was picking Rebecca up from her martial arts class when they were viciously armed attacked by 29 year old James Cordingley. Cordingley was high on heroin, crack cocaine and had drunk eight cans of strong lager at
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 24, 2007
Meditation Point #102
A Zen Thing . QuotesIf one could understand a flower as it has its being in God, this would be a higher thing then the whole world! -– Meister Eckhart (1260 – 1328 ) Born some 700 plus years before me… Why does it seem that most of wisdom today comes from so many in the distant past. Is
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 23, 2007
Kyokushin Speed Kick Tutorial
Training notesSorry it is in Japanese In the video my students will recognize some of the techniques and principles of executing a good kick. While I do not understand the words that are coming out of his mouth! There is a lot to be gained from watching this video since in the slow motion sequences you
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!
Events & HolidaysThe First Thanksgiving The earliest Thanksgiving events were actually harvest festivals held in the British Colonies, at present day Berkeley Plantation in Virginia in 1619 and at Plymouth in present day Massachusetts in 1621. While they had limited success with wheat and barley, their corn crop proved very successful, thanks to Squanto who taught them
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 21, 2007
Training Through the Holiday’s
Training notesWell here we are again the most challenging time of the year to stay on track with your training. In the next month will you throw it all away or will you continue to make progress. With all the distractions and delicious foods that come with the season temptation is all around us. It tends
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 20, 2007
Meditation Point #101
A Zen ThingAt the instant a warrior confronts a foe, All things come into focus. Life doesn’t give us many moments of clarity but moments of high stress seem to be filled with them. It is funny how most people who experiences a sudden accident or event like an accident or a fall recall how everything seemed
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 19, 2007
The Confidence Attack
Identity Theft . NewsConfidence men know that a good Con will work over and over. So repeatedly we see old cons being applied in new ways using technology. So why is this important? Because it is one more threat to our safety and our identity. The problem is most people don’t think it can happen to them which
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 11, 2007
Open Your Heart
QuotesTo often we keep our feeling to ourselves. To often we don’t share the gifts in our heart. I have always been fairly open with my feeling but recent events in my life have reminded me of how short life can be and how quickly we can loose those we cherish but don’t always have
Written by Sensei Mitch on August 9, 2007
Bourne Ultimatum – Review
ReviewsJason Bourne is back! I mean Matt Damon as Jason Bourne is back!! This evening I went to see the Bourne Ultimatum. Being a huge fan of the Bourne series to date I walked in with High expectations. Before I go into detail (no spoilers) let me say that I liked the movie very much.
