I was out to dinner with my mother the other day when a man and his wife and daughter walked by. The man said “hello!” I looked around. Is he talking to me? There was no one else there, so I realized he was looking at me and I responded with a sprite “hello!” right… Read More Hello World.
There are many reasons to take a martial art. Here are three of my favorites: Self Protection- Women, we’re physically smaller and less strong than men, overall. That puts us at an immediate disadvantage if we want to protect ourselves. Is it likely some thug is going to jump out from a dark street corner… Read More 3 Great Reasons to Try a Martial Art
On exam night, two different students walked up to me and said, “Am I going to pass this test? How do you know I’m ready?” One was older than me and one was a child, and yet they both had the very same question. Something inside made them wonder if they really knew everything and if they could… Read More Passing the Martial Art Life Test
THE RULE In 1999, a top business executive in corporate America made a decision. It was not a decision that he needed for the advancement of his professional career, or one that promoted, demoted, hired, or fired someone. It didn’t have to do with the paperwork nestled on his desk or his staff who walked the hallways. I’m not exactly… Read More The 75 Item Rule
Like you, I’ve had tons of struggles with time issues, staying positive through challenges, raising a family, working and multi-tasking just to keep up. I don’t have a lot of “me” time and I sometimes compromise sleep or eating well. If this is also you, don’t worry! If you can carve a few moments out of… Read More Mastering a Powerful Life
Ego. The bad kind still exists but really should be snuffed out. You may have millions of dollars and wear the nicest clothes; or, you may be very smart and create new and incredible things. You may own a mega corporation or have fifteen children and a nanny. All that is great, but you are no… Read More Snuffing Out Bad Ego In Life and Martial Arts
I’m not sure how to tell you this. There is nothing in this entire world that can make you happy. There is no person who can make you happy, either, not a spouse, lover, friend, father, mother, child, co-worker, minister, or acquaintance. Happiness doesn’t just happen. That is like a martial art student believing that… Read More 4 Ways to Practice Happiness
The Skyway Bridge is a majestic connection between two counties near where I live. It is constructed of steel and concrete and spans 4.1 miles over the Gulf of Mexico. It is a popular spot for automobile commercials and even movies because of its location and design. This beautiful structure is rated by the… Read More A Majestic Bridge Taught Me Life and Martial Art Appreciation
Some say there are no modern day warriors They say that no one believes in truth or compassion or cares about the other person Some say we are all in it for ourselves We want what we want without any consideration for anyone else I know differently because I know you A warrior through and through I… Read More The Modern Day Warrior
