My Perspective

My Perspective shares the personal perspective of different martial  artists and others on martial thought, philosophy and more on USAdojo.com.

Jesus and Buddah

Eastern Martial Arts Study vs Western Religion

As a Christian and a martial artist, I am intimately familiar with the tension that exists between Eastern martial arts study and Western religion....
Real Warrior Wisdom

Real Warrior Wisdom

In the Real Warrior Wisdom section of USAdojo.com you will find fantastic articles by men and women who continually make a difference in the...
The Sensei - Tahoe Mountain Fitness

The Sensei

The relationship of a Sensei to the dojo is very difficult to define, as it encompasses many varying aspects of life. The Sensei must...
Severity

Knowledge, Faith, Benevolence, Courage and Severity

In Tae Kwon Do, there are five tenets. These are guiding principles. They are Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. In my school...
Dana Stamos

Thoughts From A Martial Arts Journalist

I consider myself a martial arts journalist and I take my job very seriously. For me, the job of a journalist in the martial...
Balance

Martial Arts Training is a Practice in Balance

Training became a practice in balance, as I learned not just the techniques of martial arts but also how to live. Martial arts training tests...
Stephen Kaufman Enlightenment

Enlightenment – A Most Profound Universal Experience

We have all been taught by well-meaning and not so well-meaning people throughout the ages that enlightenment is the true answer for coming to...
Loyalty

LOYALTY in Judo and in Life

Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable, than loyalty. Cicero (106 BC – 43 BC) After having lived in Japan for some time, one comes to...
Donald Miskel

The Difference Between a ‘Do’ and a ‘Jitsu’

Not very original and bordering on plagiarism but that’s me in spades. I’m a bad mutha (shut your mouth!) but I’m talking about Donn...
Cane Master Canes

Don’t Overlook the Lowly Stick or Cane

Let me encourage you as you blaze your martial path to not overlook the lowly stick or cane. You’ll find that the stick or...
Jigoro Kano, Noriko Yasuda, Ayako Akutagawa

Women’s Judo

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu When compared to the men’s events, the...
Alfred Sims Jr

A Tribute to My Brother – Alfred Sims Jr.

I, Alan Sims, am writing this as a tribute to my late brother Alfred Sims Jr., known affectionately as "Toby" to friends and acquaintances. Our...
Key mind sets and attitudes found in advanced martial artists

Key mind sets and attitudes in advanced martial artists

What are some of the key mind sets and attitudes to be found in advanced martial artists? "What you do speaks so loudly that I...
Pekiti Tirsia Group Photo Camp 2006

Us vs Them Mentality in Martial Arts

When I started training in the Pekiti-Tirsia system in 1975, I was 14 years old. It very quickly became a major part of my...
Donald Miskel

Teaching Beginners . . .

A wonderful time in class this afternoon. Taught a beginner's class. I had almost forgotten the joy of taking the uninitiated and educating them in...
Mind Body and Spirit

Mind, Body, and Spirit in the Martial Arts

It's impossible to completely separate the elements of mind, body, and spirit because we as human beings need the mix of the three to...