Living Lessons: Sincerely Accept a Compliment
As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege to work with a lot of students over the years. One of the byproducts...
Gichin Funakoshi’s Guidelines For Life
During O’Sensei Gichin Funakoshi’s life and karate training, he developed a philosophy he believed every Karateka (Karate student) should follow in order to develop...
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....
How to Get Kids to Martial Arts Class
Do you want to learn how to get your kids to go to martial arts class, dance or gymnastics without a fight? Do you need...
Strength and Power in The Martial Arts
Before I get into this discussion, let me define several words (and principles) that I will be trying to expound on.
Strength: Physical power. (Muscle...
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...
The Swordmaster’s Apprentice
How a broken nose, a shaman’s brew, and a little light dusting may point the way to enlightenment…
About the Book:
The Swordmaster’s Apprentice is the...
Living Life to the Fullest Means Living Well
So many of us want to hit that home run rather than be the runner on first base, even if we're the run needed to...
What “Fighting!” Means to Koreans
Korean winters are incredibly cold. The summers are hot and wet, and walking outside can feel like walking into a warm bath. That's not...
Understanding Martial Arts
There are many ways in which martial arts styles can be divided. Here are a few "defining" terms used when discussing martial arts. Most...
Gracie Magazine
The Original Jiu-Jitsu Magazine
GRACIEMAG is the original Jiu-Jitsu magazine. The magazine teaches Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals and techniques. They spread the Jiu-Jitsu philosophy, diet and lifestyle.
Gracie Magazine...
What is a Knight in Shining Armor
I wasn't feeling like anyone's knight in shining armor
"I was whining about the various ailments and injuries that have accrued over a lifetime spent...
Forging the Sword – Body Mind Spirit
We are triune in our being. We are body mind spirit. The wise martial artist will be holistic in his approach, considering his whole...
Wing Tsun: The Tao of the Action
Wing Tsun: The Tao of the Action addresses the basic section of the Wing Tsun system. Although this basic level roughly represents 5% of...
Success is Waiting
Success is Waiting is your guide to running a thriving martial arts school by developing long-lasting relationships with your students and your community. Buzz...
Aikido Philosophy
Introduction
In their encounters with life, thinking people of all times and places have asked the same big questions, offering different answers in keeping with...
