Many people think that nothing great can happen in one day. I like to think that many great things can happen in one single day. Nothing occurs, of course, without effort, positivity, and a plan. With these three things, you can create your new forward-thinking, thought-provoking, success-seeking life in only one day. Being Positive is… Read More Change Your Life in One Day
Many non-martial artists think that all martial artists infuse spirituality in to their martial art. Look at the very popular Kung Fu television series! There was more martial art spirituality in that show than you can measure with a mile-long measuring tape. The main character was a Shaolin monk who traveled through the American Old West armed… Read More 5 Ways to Infuse Spirituality into your Martial Art
I received a message not long ago from someone who was responding to a post I had written. He made the comment that “many people make life too difficult,” and that they are “not capable of personal or professional commitment.” He added, “they are always looking for problems and make them so large that they… Read More Break the Mold
Let’s break it down, friends. We have to remember one very important lesson about people and positivity. It took me a while to figure it out, but not everyone wants to be positive. Some are content with little desire to be happy. Some have no idea what positivity even is. Many have been raised to… Read More Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Positive
I was in class the other day and a young child said, “Sensei, are we going to play a game today?” Little did he realize that the games that we play are actually a very good way to practice martial art skills and techniques. These fun drills keep kids excited and engaged. The younger children… Read More Game Changers
There are many different styles and many different reasons why people practice martial arts. If we were all the same, it would be boring and monotonous. Having the opportunity to meet others who engage in different styles, and participate in seminars or… Read More 3 Simple Truths about Martial Arts
This weekend, I had the chance to attend the Suncscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida. I had an amazing time, but the interesting part about it is that it just fell into place. That’s how life works when you are open to opportunity and you engage positivity. Things happen that you least expect. It… Read More Why I Wanted to Meet Don “The Dragon” Wilson and James Wilson
Traditional martial arts are what I chose to start learning 28 years ago because there was a program in a recreation center close to home. At my first class, it seemed it taught everything I had ever learned NOT to do – yelling, kicking, and breaking. Somewhere along the way, I learned that martial arts… Read More Five Unique Ways to Practice Traditional Martial Arts
Do you want to make your life better? Most people have a dream, goal, or aspiration. They don’t always pursue it, for whatever reason, but it is always there waiting for the right moment. You can make your life better, and achieve some of those hopes and dreams, if that is what you really want.… Read More Five Insightful Tips to Make Your Life Even Better
How many times do you have to drag yourself to work or school or somewhere that you do not want to go because you do not enjoy it? Even though they serve essential functions in your life, such as paying the bills, or getting an education, they are not very enjoyable because they do not tap… Read More Bridging The Gap Between What You Do and What you Love to Do
