ETIQUETTE in Judo and in Life
‘Civility costs nothing, and buys everything.’ Mary Wortley Montagu (1689－1762)
In boyhood my grandfather once asked me what I wished to be when I grew...
Spirit Boxing
The line between a journeyman or practitioner and a master practitioner is a fine one. As one advances into the dan ranks he'll begin...
Ushi Deshi: Students of the Heart
In my fifty five plus years of studying, researching and teaching the martial arts I have had only a few personal, closed door students....
The Deadliest Man Alive (Getting Over Ourselves)
Personally I think I’m on the deadliest man alive list. My natural ability, my conditioning, my physical prowess and my superior training puts me...
Martial Thought
Thought is not uniquely human, but it is unique in the level of thinking power that mankind possesses. Man is a reflective and thinking...
Key mind sets and attitudes in advanced martial artists
What are some of the key mind sets and attitudes to be found in advanced martial artists?
"What you do speaks so loudly that I...
A Practical Definition Of Chi
As a viable part of the martial artist's arsenal, chi, and specifically noncontact chi, is dubious, at best--at least as long as its proponents...
Dishonor in the Martial Arts
Most of you who read this know who I am and you know my reputation. You may not all like me or agree with...
The Tao in Jujitsu
What is the Tao?
Master Okazaki wrote in his Esoteric Principles "...To perfect one's character one must be grateful for the abundant blessings of Heaven,...
The Heretic of Kenpo: Ed Parker Jr. and Paxtial Arts
There is a solid reason that the public school system in several states is scheduled to incorporate the Paxtial Arts Formula by Ed Parker...
Martial Arts Myths
The martial arts myths that really irritate me the most revolve around fighting and self-defense, and students regularly ask me about these. I've listed...
Being a Grandmaster isn’t so Grand
Those of us that are still somewhat active at this age know that being a Grandmaster isn’t so grand. A lot of age and...
The Difference Between a ‘Do’ and a ‘Jitsu’
Not very original and bordering on plagiarism but that’s me in spades. I’m a bad mutha (shut your mouth!) but I’m talking about Donn...
The Martial Arts Police
Who made certain of us the martial arts police is a mystery to me, but some of us seem to have assumed that position.
I...
Knowledge and Judgement in the Martial Arts
Knowledge and judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from good or bad judgment regarding life situations, which leads to evolution over time. That’s how...
Black Belt Realities
It is a common misconception that having a black belt is paramount to being a self-defense expert. Unfortunately some Black Belts also believe this....
