Was Shakespeare Real?
Articles of Interest . OffTopic . ReligionKeep 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
Respect Your Gi
Articles of Interest . Training notesClass is done and you are heading home. Perhaps you went straight to class from school or work or perhaps you are heading out on the town with family or friends. Regardless you want to get showered and get out of there. You are dedicated but you put your time in, worked hard and now Read More
Faith
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Quotes . ReviewsI am reading Give Us This Day – The Classic Memoir of the Bataan Death March for many reasons but mostly because I grew up knowing one of these men and what little he told me had a great impact on my life. In reading this book I am discovering something about myself as well, Read More
Where are all the children?
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . OffTopicToday I had to visit the DMV. For those of you not in America, that stands for Department of Motor Vehicles, or as I like to call it Department of the Mentally Vacant. But I digress, while I was standing in line I spent about 20 minutes next to the free brochure rack. This rack Read More
Always Remember
Articles of Interest . NewsSorry This is late, but we must never forget. Read More
The Three Rs
Articles of Interest . Training notesResponse, Reaction and Reflex In any hostile situation it is important to maintain control. Often people think of control as a well thought out process where you act like a Chess Master to subdue your opponent into submission. In reality thought has little to do with it. I continually drill my students to stop thinking, Read More
The Importance of Technique
Articles of Interest . Training notesThe definition of technique is a “method of accomplishing a desired aim”. In the Martial Arts our aim is mastery of our bodies, minds and self. Like everything in life the road to mastery begins with the basics. The basics of the martial arts lie in technique. The techniques we learn are precise having been Read More
Village Idiots
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . OffTopicThe other day I went to the local video store and rented Pride. I will write another post about that because it is an awesome movie. But as I checked out the clerk began to engage me in a conversation about the economy, the bad times ahead and the evils of the American empire and Read More
An Incredible Interpretation
Articles of Interest . For Kids . OffTopic . VideoThis is an incredible interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance by comedian Red Skelton. Not what you thought was it? I want to memorize this speech… Read More
Political Personal Responsibility
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . News . OffTopicFor the first time in my adult life I publicly endorsed a candidate, Fred Thompson. Well it is now old news that he withdrew his bid for President. From my perspective this was a sad day for Conservative, Federalists who want to preserve our country and stop the march to Socialism and Communism. That one Read More
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