Papillion: A Caterpillar A Butterfly and the Fight To Be Free
Several years ago, I was hired to double Steve McQueen in the movie “Papillion”. It was about a man in France who was put...
Here Is Your Life
God is giving my unborn daughter instructions before handing her the life within which she is to be born.
Sweetheart, here is your life.
You will...
Get Up and Live
All I can remember wanting when I was a kid was to face the day ahead and see my way through it. Early one...
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...
Positive Comparisons Affect Your Martial Arts in Positive Ways
I’m not going to lie. There was a day when I made comparisons of myself with other martial artists. It was not so I...
Put Off Thy Shoes…
In the world of Martial Arts I've heard a lot of reasons why we remove our shoes before we go "on the mat". Now,...
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...
Spring Break Ideas for Working Adults
Spring Break is here! Are you going on vacation or do you have to stay home and work? If you are an adult who...
The Day I Was Saved by Grand Master Jhoon Rhee
When Grand Master Jhoon Rhee heard of my endeavor with the Sports Karate Museum almost 20 years ago, he sent me personal autograph pictures...
Understanding The Value of Positive Daily Rituals
There is an old saying that goes, “Take care of the days and the years take care of themselves”. This quote is as true...
Up to Bat: A Deliberate Purposeful Act
No sir, when I leave this game my participation will be seen has having been a deliberate, purposeful act, bringing to me the understanding...
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...
Love and Respect To Grand Master Parker Shelton
I was told by my friend, Sensei Rob Baker, that my hero and dear friend, Grand Master Parker Shelton has lung cancer and is...
A Glimpse of Manhood
For the first time in my life it occurred to me that a man was not just a taller, older boy. A man had...
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.
MMA in Malaysia, The Sport of a New Generation
The bell rings, and Malaysian national san da team member Raymond Tiew flies out of his corner, ready to do battle. His opponent, Kong...
