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...
A Step Toward Courage
Bobby played center on our High School football team and had a disease that affected his ability to run. I remember watching him as...
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...
Quick Rappel with a Bowline Knot
Rappelling is a ton of fun. But what if all you have is a rope and the knowledge of how to tie a bowline...
I Know Who You Are Little Boy
C’mon Man … I know who you are
I know who you are because I've been you.
I see the veins popping from your neck. I...
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...
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...
Running A Martial Arts School
I love the Martial Arts. I thoroughly enjoy teaching martial arts. I continue to be in awe of what martial arts do for people....
Sensei Ryan’s Father and Son Time Fun
Sensei Ryan's Father and Son Time Fun pivots around another Fun Challenge Video where I ask my son questions about my childhood and he...
Living Lessons: Choices
Every day we are faced with myriad of choices. Most of the time, they seem pretty insignificant.
I am hungry for a snack, should I...
Kung Fu Panda and the Brooklyn Monk
“Your training is a lonely war.”
When you train, you battle yourself. You wrestle your internal demons forcing your mind and body to bend. We...
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...
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...
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...
Defend Against an Attacker
How do you defend against an attacker, mugger, robber, or other bad guy? Here are 5 extremely important ways for you to defend yourself...
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,...
