Don’t Future Worry
We all do it, some of us more than others. We future worry. Some things we worry about are within our control, other things…..not...
Teaching Children Cooperation
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
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...
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...
Teaching Children Charity
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Create Positive Memories
As a martial arts teacher, I interact daily with lots of people. I’m acutely aware that as a teacher, I have a certain amount...
The Old Japanese Fisherman
I have many fond memories of martial arts events from my childhood in Hawaii. There are things I will never forget, like watching the...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Mind Control
In this webisode Sensei Ryan Speaks Out about mind control. We control our minds, not the other way around. Don't let your mind take...
The Principle of Flow and its Hidden Meaning
Baseball and The Principle of Flow
This week we celebrated a birthday of one of my favorite student’s, Justin Ray Harvey. It’s significant because Justin...
Bad Habits
A wealthy man requested an old scholar to wean his son away from his bad habits.
The scholar took the youth for a stroll through...
Sensei Ryan’s Father and Son Time Fun
Sensei Ryan's Father and Son Time Fun pivots around another Fun Challenge Video where I ask my son questions about my childhood and he...
Dave Kovar: My First Teaching Experience
In just a few short decades, Martial Arts has traveled from being an obscure, cult-like obsession of just a few to a mainstream, worldwide...
Don’t Settle Strive
At first glance, "don't settle strive" could be interpreted to mean ...Don't ever be happy with where you're at....always want more......get a bigger piece...
Living Lessons: Own Your Corner
Years ago, there was a grade school just up the street from our first house. It was located on a rather busy intersection, especially...
Kung Fu Panda and the Brooklyn Monk
“Your training is a lonely war.”
When you train, you battle yourself. You wrestle your internal demons forcing your mind and body to bend. We...
How to Get Kids to Martial Arts Class
Do you want to learn how to get your kids to go to martial arts class, dance or gymnastics without a fight? Do you need...
