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
What is a Sensei?
A Zen Thing . StylesSen means “before”, Sei means “life, birth, living or lived”. Thus a Sensei is someone who has experienced something before you. He has walked the path you are planning to follow before you, he can tell you what to do. In more general terms, it’s a teacher, normally the head instructor of the Dojo you Read More
Depend Upon It…
A Zen ThingMeditation Point #124 Spring has come. A thousand flowers are in bloom? for what? for whom? – – A ZEN Saying What a great question upon which to reflect. Many would say for nothing. Would a Zen Master? More importantly, would you? Spring is a glorious time of year, I always wondered why we don’t Read More
The Most Powerful Martial Arts Attack
Competition . Styles . Training notes . VideoThis is an awesome video presentation of various styles and Martial Arts strikes and kicks. While they attribute power to specific styles the important thing to note is the power of the specific attacks used since most styles include all of the attacks demonstrated (at least mine does!) Read More
Surprise Attacks
Entertainment . For Kids . Fun Stuff . Training notesIf you can think of a better subtitle, post it to the comments! π Read More
To Our Readers, Especially Those Who Disagree
Announcements & Press Releases . Site_NewsIt was mentioned recently that moderating blog comments is seen as censorship. It seems some readers wonder if we will accept their comment, or if I will “Censor” them and therefore choose not to comment! To be Clear, CENSORSHIP IS BAD! If you could see the amount of SPAM/Junk/Trash that attempts to make it into 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
A Quick Reaction
Training notesThis is a great move that is easy to learn. Just secure the opponents arms to your chest and twist to one side while bending slightly forward. π 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
Fear, the Great Demotivator
A Zen Thing . Training notesMeditation Point #123 Everyone always asks about your goals and motivations. What do you want? Where do you want to be? Very few people will ask what are you afraid of… Mostly because this is an intimate and person question that requires us to expose our weaknesses. But I am asking it now, what are Read More
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