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 Read More
Critical Thinking by John Wayne
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Politics . VideoDive into this intriguing 1975 interview with John Wayne as he shares insights that still resonate with today’s political landscape. Listen to the legendary actor’s thoughts on liberalism and socialism, reflecting on how definitions and perceptions have evolved. Please note, the audio contains strong language that may not be suitable for all audiences. Explore the Duke’s perspective and discover how his quotes continue to carry relevance in our current times. Read More
Fighting Rules
Karate . Training notesThey really are this simple… However, some times easier said than done! Read More
Great Perspective from the 1980’s
History . PoliticsSome quotes to give us all something to ponder… “Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don’t need it, and hell where they already have it.” -Ronald Reagan “Here’s my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose.” -Ronald Reagan “The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Read More
Why we practice
A Zen Thing . Karate . State of Mind . Training notesOften we forget why we practice so much. When that happens we become complacent and that is when bad things happen. To often we think we can put off our training until tomorrow. We practice today so we are prepared today, not tomorrow when it might be to late. I am reminded of this truth Read More
Consequences
Awareness . VideoOur actions have consequences and those consequences impact lives. I have seen families destroyed, friends dead, and crippled. Recently a friend was seriously injured as the result of someone else’s actions. Recovering from surgery his life may never be the way it was. Fortunately in this case no children were involved. Consequences impact lives, sometime Read More
All’s Fair…
Fun Stuff . Styles . TechniqueThere are no rules in a fight, we ask who won, not who fought the best…After all; all is fair in love and war. As most of my students know I rarely look at them when we are sparring. I look past them, to their sides, up or down, I have my reasons but initially Read More
Stand against Tyranny
Articles of Interest . News . Politics . Self-DefenseA study published in the latest issue of the academic journal Applied Economics Letters took on many of the claims made regularly by advocates of stricter gun laws.From the paper Abstract: “The purpose of the present study is to determine the effects of state-level assault weapons bans and concealed weapons laws on state-level murder rates. Read More
Sending the Right Message
Politics . Self-DefenseSelf-Defense demands a strong posture that sends a message that you are not an easy target and that if you mess with me you aren’t going to have an easy time of it. Perhaps the best example of this is the Texas Tan line… They say a picture is worth a thousand words… Read More
Unity, Truth, and Goodness
A Zen Thing . Quotes . State of MindWhat do Unity, Truth, and Goodness have to do with the Martial Arts? That is perhaps hard for many to see, especially those new to the Martial Arts. Here is a quote to start the conversation with: Franciscan John Duns Scotus says that when the one, and the true, and the good are operating in Read More
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