Purpose or Direction
Your problem is that you simply have no purpose or direction”.
One day when I was living in California I realized I had piled way...
Running A Martial Arts School
A few things I have learned about running a martial arts school from my travels.
Over the past few years I have the privilege of...
Martial Arts Photography – The Early Days
It's hard to believe an article on martial arts photography would start out, "In the "old days" there was film... a piece of celluloid...
Understanding the Value of Empathy
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Living Lessons: To Be Honest in Little Things is no Little Thing
When I have time, I often tell a story to help my students understand the importance of honesty. This is my favorite one.
The Lesson of the Forty Brooms
The stories you are about to read are true and have been lived out by the Old Sensei. There are lessons to be learned...
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...
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...
Enjoy the Party
Sometimes life feels like a party, other times it feels like a battle. I think the key is to try to bring your "A"...
The Great Linda Denley
Margret Beasley earned seven Golden Greek Awards from Texas, the highest number ever awarded since the death of Demetrius "The Golden Greek" Havanas in...
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 Kids Self Reliance
Dr Robyn Silverman, Speaker, Author, child development specialist, body image expert and creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System answers a question in...
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.
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The Image Was Me
When I stepped up to the bar it all came clear, I really forgot. In the mirror behind the pretty little bartender I saw...
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...
The Benefits of Martial Arts Training
With Instructor Colleges and Business Boot Camps scheduled all over the country, I am doing a lot of traveling again this year. I love...