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Gichin Funakoshi Quotes

Okinawan karate master Gichin Funakoshi is the founder of Shotokan Karate-Do and is known as  the "father of modern karate". He, along with other Okinawan karate masters, introduced...
Ask Dr. Robyn

The Value of Courtesy for Children

Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Teaching Martial Arts

This is one of my favorite memories about teaching martial arts. Even though it happened over twenty years ago, I remember him like it was...
Gary Lee Sport Karate Museum

The Day I Was Saved by Grand Master Jhoon Rhee

When Grand Master Jhoon Rhee heard of my endeavor with the Sports Karate Museum almost 20 years ago, he sent me personal autograph pictures...
Positive Comparisons

Positive Comparisons Affect Your Martial Arts in Positive Ways

I’m not going to lie. There was a day when I made comparisons of myself with other martial artists. It was not so I...
Ask Dr. Robyn

How to Talk to Kids about Conflict, Dignity and Bullying

Dr. Robyn Silverman talks with Rosalind Wiseman on how to talk to kids about conflict, dignity and bullying and treating others with respect.
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

A Step Toward Courage

Bobby played center on our High School football team and had a disease that affected his ability to run. I remember watching him as...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Spring Break Ideas for Working Adults

Spring Break is here! Are you going on vacation or do you have to stay home and work? If you are an adult who...
The Leo Fong Martial Arts Connection

The Leo Fong Martial Arts Connection

The stories you are about to read are true and are as accurate as the old sensei remembers. There are many lessons learned at...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Homework

Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Homework in this EPIC Father/Son Battle! 5 Year Old Ninja vs. Black Belt Daddy. If you love action movies,...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Sensei Ryan Speaks Out Saying YOSHI or Let’s Go!

Sensei Ryan Speaks Out Saying about Yoshi which in Japanese means "Let's go" or "I'm going to do this now." It's a way to get...
3 Generations of Marx Family

It’s Courage That Counts

The late John Wooden said, "Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts." Today I saw courage in a way that...
MMA in Malaysia

MMA in Malaysia, The Sport of a New Generation

The bell rings, and Malaysian national san da team member Raymond Tiew flies out of his corner, ready to do battle. His opponent, Kong...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Be Grateful and Express Your Gratitude

http://youtu.be/cVua9fZQHME grate·ful adjective feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful. "I'm very grateful to you for all your help" If you are grateful and you express your...
Ask Dr. Robyn

How Can My Children Learn Empathy?

Teach your children empathy — the ability to walk in someone else’s shoes — with these fun age-appropriate games from Dr. Robyn Silverman. For more...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

How to Remember Names

Do you forget the name of people you meet immediately after they say it to you? Do you want to learn how to remember...