Written by Sensei Mitch on March 17, 2023
Meditation Point #139
A Zen Thinga powerful reminder of the importance of being open to self-realization and the world around us.
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 2, 2023
Tai Chi Explored
Styles . TechniqueTai Chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan, is an internal Chinese martial art that is practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. Its history dates back to the 16th century, during the Ming Dynasty in China, and its origins are attributed to the Taoist monk Zhang Sanfeng. One myth surrounding Tai
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 26, 2022
Why We Fall Down
A Zen Thing . QuotesOne of my favorite quotes is from one of the many Batman Movies. “Why so we fall down, Master Wayne?” “So we can get back up”This simple exchange says it all. In life when we fall we don’t simply lie there and quit, we get up, we try again. If we let things keep us
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 6, 2022
Prayer, Faith and the Martial Arts
Quotes . Religion . State of MindPrayer is not something you hear much about in the Martial Arts, which I think if unfortunate. Many of the ideals taught in the Martial Arts are religious. Specifically I see a strong connection to the teachings of Christianity. Take for example the quote pictured to the Right: “The best reason for learning karate is
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 24, 2022
Meditation Point #138
A Zen Thing“A strong wind may destroy a sturdy tree; but the willow bends and the wind passes through.”– Gichin Funakoshi There are numerous quotes that focus on this idea: Rigidity will eventually break if enough force is applied. Whereas flexibility allowing movement with an applied force can typically withstand much more. While this is true it
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 16, 2022
Meditation Point #137
A Zen ThingWhy are we so easily offended? Where are all the Real Men? Those with thick skin and a sharp brain? Those who live by the motto “Sticks and Stones will break your bones but Names will Never hurt me”? Where are they? Alas, we have left the age of name calling and entered the age
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 9, 2022
Meditation Point #135
A Zen Thing . Quotes“The nature and purpose of the Martial Way is universal. All selfish desires should be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training.” Mas Oyama
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 7, 2021
Meditation Point #134
A Zen Thing . State of MindAll of us are watchers;of television,of time clocks,of traffic on the freeway;but few are observers.Everyone is looking,not many are seeing. — Peter M Leschak
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 16, 2014
The Way
A Zen Thing . Religion . State of Mind . VideoThe Way we should live but usually don’t. As Martial Artists we are supposed to be role models, we usually are not. Like so many we do things for selfish reasons. We miss the multitude of opportunities God sends our way to do those small (and big) things and improve the lives of our fellow
