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...
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...
Transitions, From Student to Teacher
In this way Sensei Schneider seeks to assist me in making the transition from student to teacher of the martial arts.
I suspect that like...
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...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Valentines
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Valentines and says "Someone Loves You! Share this Top Secret Valentine’s Day message with all of your friends and...
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...
Teaching Martial Arts
This is one of my favorite memories about teaching martial arts.
Even though it happened over twenty years ago, I remember him like it was...
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...
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...
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...
Tie A Bowline Knot in Under 2 Seconds
The Bowline knot is the best knot ever! Do you want to learn how to tie this climbing knot in UNDER 2 seconds? Learning...
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...
Remembering Beginnings: My Blue Belt Test and Sport Karate
My Blue Belt Test
At today's test for my Blue Belt, we were introduced to Sport Karate point fighting and let me tell you it...
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...
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...
A Band of Brothers and a Hall of Fame
In order to confirm how I felt about what I saw, I took a closer look at the purpose of the Hall of Fame...
