Never Give Up!
State of Mind . VideoOne of my favorite Movie quotes is from Batman’s Alfred Pennyworth: We fall so we can learn to pick ourselves up! In other words we never quit. When I was a younger lad in High School I had one rule, and I would share it with my anyone looking for trouble. My rule was I Read More
Sun Tzu The Art of War
History . State of Mind . Training notesThere is much written about Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. You will find various interpretations some saying there are 5 main points, other there are 9 or 13, I am sure there are more interpretations. I personally like the 9 main points interpretation, but I will not pontificate on my personal interpretation of Sun Read More
Real American Shortages
Politics . QuotesThe say a picture is worth a thousand words. What are 20 words in a picture worth?! Read More
Everyone Thinks You Failed
Awareness . State of MindIn life there are many definitions of Success and Failure, though most of these align along the lines of fame and fortune. People like to judge their success against others that they meet or read about. Comparisons are not a bad thing however when used to define our worth they can have very negative effects. Read More
Control Yourself, Control Others
Law Enforcement . Self-Defense . State of Mind . Training notesControl is required to successfully handle most of life’s difficult tasks. In the Martial Arts we train to maintain control of ourselves in confrontations, especially physical ones. There are many careers that require the same level of control of self, Police Officer, Astronaut, Surgeon, Soldier, Fireman are among these careers. Control lets your brain stay Read More
Everything Is Possible
A Zen Thing . Competition . Quotes . State of MindRemember to Dream,As a child seeing the possibilities of the world.Dreams inspire us, they drive usTo achieve the impossible, the improbable,For nothing is impossibleWith hard work and understandingThere is no “can’t”There is no “don’t know”Dreams giving birth to realityWhere everything becomes possible — Sensei Mitch Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day
Events & Holidays . Fun Stuff . ReligionMost Martial Artists might say, “I Get a Kick out of you!”, but that really isn’t a very endearing Valentine sentiment. Others more serious might say something like, “When I met you you kicked me in the heart. I can’t believe I’m so lucky to have a badass love like you. Better but still probably Read More
The best thing you can do…
A Zen Thing . Awareness . Quotes“In any situation, the best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing“ — Theodore Roosevelt Truer words have not been spoken! Life is meant to be lived and doing nothing is not living. Life is Read More
Who are you?
A Zen Thing . QuotesCare and attention to the key relationships in your life will pay off. — Chinese Fortune Cookie Such a simple sentiment yet one so many seem to ignore. Imagine if we were as considerate of others as we are to our own needs! Read More
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 Read More
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