True Humility
Interesting talk on the phone today with my old-time Judo Sensei, Don Schneider. Due to the vagaries of an article which appeared about him...
Street Experience
As a martial arts and self defense teacher, I've joked about my lack of real world self defense experience, but I've had street experience.
First Empty Your Cup
Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen.
Nan-in served tea. He poured his...
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...
Should Parents Lie To Children
I’m currently getting ready to travel down to the Fox News studios in NYC to do a segment asking should parents lie to children....
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...
Turn Your Life Around
Don’t underestimate what it took to get you to where you are now so if you want to turn your life around you will...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Habits
In this video Sensei Ryan speaks out about habits and asks, do you have a friend or loved one that is difficult to be around...
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 Hidden Meaning of 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 is a true champion. He...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Inspiration
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out about Inspiration and how it is much more powerful than motivation. Motivation comes from the mere fact that you want...
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...
Hurt’s My Thing
But hurt's my thing … it's my home, it's the only thing I know. I'm safe and sound and sure of myself when pain's...
Living Lessons: Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true
Living Lessons
Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true
Early in my career as a Martial Arts Instructor, I found it necessary to...
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,...
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...