Perhaps this isn’t the best title given the perception most will have when they begin to read this article. What gives us the element of surprise? Since we are Martial Artists we should not be in the shadows lying in wait for our adversaries. We are men and women of honor. However …
Christianity and Humanism are two distinct worldviews that offer different perspectives on life and the world.
Christianity is a monotheistic religion that is based on the belief in the existence of one God, who created the world and everything in it. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and t…
“Courtesy should be apparent in all our actions and words and in all aspects of daily life. But be courtesy, I do not mean rigid, cold formality. Courtesy in the truest sense is selfless concern for the welfare and physical and mental comfort of the other person.” ~ Mas Oyama
Prayer 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:
Today we gather, we eat, we celebrate, we relax, we eat some more, but many of us miss the Thankful part of the day. We miss what we should be thankful for; and we miss what others are thankful for. Today try to see what you have to be thankful for. Try to see what others are thankful for; like the companionship and warmt…
The 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 man. Selfish. An…
This day is not all about leprechauns, shamrocks and green beer. This is a day to honor and pray to St. Patrick. He was an influential saint who, 1,500 years ago, brought Christianity to the little country of Ireland. He was born about 385 in the British Isles, was carried off while still very young during a raid …
Perhaps this isn’t the best title given the perception most will have when they begin to read this article. What gives us the element of surprise? Since we are Martial Artists we should not be in the shadows lying in wait for our adversaries. We are men and women of honor. However …
This day is not all about leprechauns, shamrocks and green beer. This is a day to honor and pray to St. Patrick. He was an influential saint who, 1,500 years ago, brought Christianity to the little country of Ireland. He was born about 385 in the British Isles, was carried off while still very young during a raid …
