Meditation Point #109
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . QuotesAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. – – Edmund Burke (Jan 12, 1729 – Jul 9, 1797) This phrase seems increasingly relevant for me personally. For a number of years I have been silent mostly due to personal and medical problems but also because I had Read More
What do you want?
Announcements & Press Releases . Articles of InterestI enjoy reading the comments and private email from people who read this blog. The number of people who post or send email is relative small, however, compared to the number of people who visit the site daily or subscribe my RSS feed. Many of us have stayed in touch and I’ve made a few Read More
An Appropriate Reaction
Articles of Interest . Entertainment . Self-Defense . VideoThis is old news but a great talking point so I am drawing some attention to it. In the video Burt Reynolds slaps a reporter…GASP, the horror! So why would Burt Reynolds do such a thing? Well, Burt Reynolds slapped the CBS reporter at premier of film “The Longest Yard” when the reporter admits he Read More
Equality in Domestic Violence
Articles of Interest . News . Self-DefenseThis article was reprinted here with permission from the Author. Domestic Violence: A Danger To Men And Women Alike By: Anna Blaise Originally Posted: 10/31/07 The term “domestic violence” is generally linked with violence against women in today’s society. But what isn’t usually thought of is the fact that men are victims of violence in Read More
Why We Fight
Articles of InterestI always have understood the need to fight. But this message is increasingly driven home given the current situations around the globe. There are good fights and bad fights the difference is justice. What I do not understand is the mindset of those who feel you should never fight. What I understand even less is Read More
Red Flags Remind
Articles of Interest . Self-DefenseThis article was reprinted here with permission from the Author. Women’s Center Raises Awarness of Domestic Violence. By: Vanessa Joy Originally Posted: 10/9/07 It may surprise many to realize that verbal and physical acts including breaking furniture, punching walls, swearing, name calling, mocking, shouting, interrupting and ridiculing are all warning signs of violence. More specifically, Read More
Your pain and mine…
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Training notesI had an interesting conversation with a very nice woman today about Yoga and the Martial Arts. Her name was Tammy and she teaches Yoga. As we spoke it seems we have a lot in common. We spoke about different training techniques and our experiences. We also got to talking about pain and Tammy said, Read More
It’$ all about the MONEY…
Articles of Interest . Training notes…but it shouldn’t be. I am increasingly annoyed by people “with” picking on and judging people “with less” or “without”. The most amusing or perhaps sad was how Chuck Norris threatened a small business for trying to sell T-Shirts with his likeness on them. Chuck actually paid an attorney to send them a letter. (If Read More
Inner Peace, Martial Arts, and Others
Articles of InterestIt seems increasingly difficult to find a kind word or gesture when dealing with others these days. What many of us forget is that a kind word or a gesture usually starts with us. We tend to forget that everyone has a busy and stressful life, not just us. Everyone ( almost;) ) is looking Read More
The Fountain of Youth is in the Gym
Articles of InterestIt turns out that an increasing amount of evidence is showing that the Fountain of Youth is actually at the Gym or Dojo! New research shows that strength training helps to keep muscle tissue younger. A study published in the online journal PLoS One (full report here) examined the affects of strength training on gene Read More
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