Living Lessons: A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way
One Saturday just before Christmas, I learned another lesson about kindness. I found myself in Walgreen’s where I was a part of an extremely...
My Martial Arts Journey
I love my martial arts journey, probably just like you. I love training. I love teaching. I love what martial arts does for people. Over...
Don’t Be A One-Upper
Don't Be A One-upper (A re-post from my book "Brief Moments of Clarity")
Several times in my life I've caught myself trying to outdo someone...
Living Lessons: Sincerely Accept a Compliment
As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege to work with a lot of students over the years. One of the byproducts...
Living Lessons: To Be Offended Or Not To Be Offended
I was recently in Australia with my daughter. We had great time doing a series of seminars. In the middle of the trip, we...
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...
Living Lessons: Brief Moments of Clarity
Brief Moments of Clarity was born of author Dave Kovar's ongoing quest to learn how he could be at his best - emotionally, spiritually,...
Living Lessons: Martial Arts Has Answer to Many of Life’s Problems
Living Lessons
Got an issue with your weight? Try martial arts.
Concerned about your personal safety? Try martial arts.
Would you like to surround yourself with a...
Motivation Follows Action
I am always amazed at how hard it is to get back into a routine after taking some time off. I used to hope...
Running A Martial Arts School
I love the Martial Arts. I thoroughly enjoy teaching martial arts. I continue to be in awe of what martial arts do for people....
10 Universal Laws of Warrior Code
The Ten Universal Laws of the Warrior Code:
1. Pay Attention. Stay in the present. It’s the only place anything real is happening.
2. Take Responsibility....
Dave Kovar: I Bring Value to All My Relationships
At Kovars Satori Academy, we practice what is referred to as the Mastery Mindsets. These are nine “power affirmations” designed to keep you in...
What Modern Children Need
What Modern Children Need (in my opinion),
In my 35 years of teaching martial arts I've had the privilege of working with literally thousands of...
Don’t Speak Badly of Someone . . .
"If you must speak badly of someone, don't speak it, but write it... in the sand, at the water's edge, near the waves." ~ Anonymous
Who are the most unhappy people? asks Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi
Another gem of wisdom from Shihan Nishiuchi
I have had the privilege of being a Kobudo and Iaido student of Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi for nearly...
Sincerely Accept a Compliment
It is Important to Sincerely Accept a Compliment
As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege of working with a lot of students...
