Power-n-Justice
Karate . Quotes“Power without justice is violence, and justice without power is incompetence.” – Mas Oyama The quote by Mas Oyama emphasizes the importance of balancing power and justice in order to create a fair and just society. Without power, justice cannot be enforced, and without justice, power can easily become abusive and violent. This quote reflects
Spring Forward Maggots!
Announcements & Press Releases . Events & HolidaysAlright, you lazy good-for-nothings! Listen up! It’s that time of year again when we gotta move those clocks forward! That’s right, we’re losing an hour of precious sleep, but don’t you dare use that as an excuse to slack off! So here’s the deal, you need to set those clocks forward one hour before hitting
Creating Accountability
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series Creating Accountability to hold yourself accountable: Creating accountability is an important aspect of staying motivated and achieving your goals. It involves setting up mechanisms that will help you stay on track and hold yourself responsible for your actions. Creating accountability in your martial arts
Practice Mindfulness
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of Mind . TechniqueDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series Practicing mindfulness is an effective technique for developing focus, discipline, and productivity, particularly for those who tend to focus more on rewards than the actual work that needs to be done. Mindfulness is a mental state characterized by awareness and attention to the present
Developing a Routine
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Fitness . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series Developing a routine is crucial for long-term success because it helps to establish consistent habits that make it easier to follow through on tasks and achieve goals. Here are some suggestions for developing a routine that can lead to long-term success: By following these
Breaking Tasks into Manageable Chunks
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Fitness . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series Breaking tasks into manageable chunks means breaking down larger tasks into smaller, more achievable parts. This approach helps individuals to build momentum and motivation towards completing the larger task. For example, let’s say you have to clean your entire house, but the thought of
Set Realistic Goals
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series Setting realistic goals is crucial for people who struggle with expecting a reward before the work. When individuals set unrealistic goals, they are more likely to become overwhelmed and frustrated when they do not see immediate progress or results. This can lead to feelings
Reward Before Work Kinda Makes You a Jerk
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of MindOvercoming the Entitlement Mindset: How to Become a Hard-Working and Responsible Individual This article is being written after years of observation of myself, my children, students, friends, co-workers & neighbors. Hopefully this article will shed some light for all of us (myself included) and lead to us being more responsible and productive people, dedicated to
Make Your Life Spectacular
A Zen Thing . Profiles . Quotes . State of MindRobin Williams – Make Your Life Spectacular Hollywood legend Robin Williams tells you how to make your life spectacular and why it’s all worth it in the end. Transcript: You know, as we come to the end of this phase of our life,we find ourselves trying to remember the good timesand trying to forget the
One Thumb Fist
Technique . Training notesWatch in awe as Mas Oyama demonstrates the devastating one thumb fist technique. This move is particularly effective when aimed at pressure points such as the temple, medulla oblongata or spinal cord, by striking from the opponent’s blind spot at a close distance. The perfect target areas are the temporal region and occipital region at
