To Battle or Not
Go to battle for...
...the dignity of a friend
... your health
... a worthy cause
Don't go to battle...
...over meaningless disagreements
...for the benefit of your ego
...to make...
Victoria’s Story: A Tiny Jitsu-ka With A Huge Spirit
By Sensei Trevor Steward ~ I would like to take this opportunity to share with you all a story about Victoria Watson, a student of mine that...
My Last Arena
What time in life should you consider yourself a man?
Is 'becoming a man' something that just happens to you? Maybe it's after an accomplishment...
Casper Always Has To Be Right
I have an acquaintance of mine that is incredibly bright, very fit, extremely witty. I will refer to him as Casper. He has everything...
Choose Your Battles Wisely
Are you someone that always has to be right? If so, the people in your life might start developing a certain amount of defensiveness...
The Magical Power of Work Around It
One time I was having a discussion with a good friend of mine, Brian Higgins, about training. We were discussing strategies we both have...
Sincere Public Praise
Sensei Bruce Juchnik was my first karate teacher. He is a good guy and I'm happy to say that, more than forty years later,...
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
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...
Having the Right Attitude
Last summer, my son and I went on a two week seminar tour in the UK. During our trip we planned for a few...
Eating Mindfully
Eating Mindfully refers to eating in a calm, slow, deliberate way. What exactly is eating mindfully? Believe it or not, you have practiced eating mindfully plenty...
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...
Are You Easily Offended
Offended???
of·fend·ed: resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult.
Have you ever known someone that is easily offended...Someone that practically looks for reasons...
Right From Wrong
When Bankei held his seclusion-weeks of meditation, pupils from many parts of Japan came to attend. During one of these gatherings a pupil was...
What You Can Do if Your Child is Being Bullied
When your child is being bullied, you can help your child find a trusted advocate within the school, says KnowMoreTV child and teen development...
Nine Healthy Eating Guidelines
I will be the first to admit that the whole subject of what and how to eat can be extremely confusing. There is much...
