The Spiritual Aspects of the Martial Arts
Spiritual Aspects of Martial Arts Are Coming Out of the Closet
The martial arts are often misunderstood by John Q. Public. Terms like karate, jujutsu,...
Japanese Samurai Swords – A Brief History Part 2
Muromachi Japanese Samurai swords were called odachi or nodachi, and they were longer than 1 meter (they sometimes measured 120-150cm). These long katana swords,...
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 Stone Carver
There was once a great "Stone Carver" who longed to be even greater...
One day - he wished he could be all powerful...the next morning...
Hiro Hattori Novels by Susan Spann
Susan Spann is the award-winning author of the Hiro Hattori mystery novels, featuring ninja detective Hiro Hattori and Portuguese Jesuit Father Mateo.
Susan began reading...
How Can My Children Learn Empathy?
Teach your children empathy — the ability to walk in someone else’s shoes — with these fun age-appropriate games from Dr. Robyn Silverman.
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The Value of Manners 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...
Sincerely Accept a Compliment
It is Important to Sincerely Accept a Compliment
As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege of working with a lot of students...
The Warrior: I Am A Martial Artist
The Warrior
I am a martial artist
Dedicated to my cause
If confronted with aggression
I will answer without pause
Some people feel that I am dangerous
That I am...
Being a Grandmaster isn’t so Grand
Those of us that are still somewhat active at this age know that being a Grandmaster isn’t so grand. A lot of age and...
The Value of Good Citizenship 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...
Here Is Your Life
God is giving my unborn daughter instructions before handing her the life within which she is to be born.
Sweetheart, here is your life.
You will...
Combat UK Magazine
Combat UK Magazine was a UK martial arts magazine that included technical tips, expert tuition, DVD clips, exclusive interviews with the biggest names in...
The Courage of Self: Be Who You Are and Strive To Become Your Best
Be who you are and strive to become your best with that as a foundation. With a good foundation there’s no limit to what you...
The Elephant and the Blind Students
Once upon a time there were three blind students, who were martial artists. Each of them diligently studied their styles of fighting and each...
The Sovereignty of God
I found this illustration from Dr. A. W. Tozer's The Knowledge of the Holy to be a very appropriate view of the sovereignty of God.
"An ocean...
