Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

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

How to Remember Names

Do you forget the name of people you meet immediately after they say it to you? Do you want to learn how to remember...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons: A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

One Saturday just before Christmas, I learned another lesson about kindness. I found myself in Walgreen’s where I was a part of an extremely...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

My Martial Arts Journey

I love my martial arts journey, probably just like you. I love training. I love teaching. I love what martial arts does for people. Over...
Victoria's Story: A Tiny Jitsu-ka With A Huge Spirit

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...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Life

Today Sensei Ryan Speaks Out about Life and his message will help make our lives better and more fulfilling. Did you lose contact with someone...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

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...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

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.

Sport Karate Museum History Generals

Sport Karate History Generals are martial artists who have a "sport history" in the martial arts. History General's are men and women who are...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons: Martial Arts Has Answer to Many of Life’s Problems

Living Lessons Got an issue with your weight? Try martial arts. Concerned about your personal safety? Try martial arts. Would you like to surround yourself with a...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

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...
Kung Fu Panda

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...
Ask Dr. Robyn

The Value of Courtesy for Children

Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

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...
Ask Dr. Robyn

Helping Kids Understand the Value of Discipline

Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Don’t Be A One-Upper

Don't Be A One-upper (A re-post from my book "Brief Moments of Clarity") Several times in my life I've caught myself trying to outdo someone...