Being the Boss of Me
Chances are that sometime in your life you have heard a child say, "You're not the boss of me! I am!” I'm not debating...
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...
Spirit Boxing
The line between a journeyman or practitioner and a master practitioner is a fine one. As one advances into the dan ranks he'll begin...
Jerry E Fisher No Regrets, The Life of an American Martial Artist
Whether you are a martial artist, a historian, an avid reader of biographies or just looking for a humorous, interesting read, Jerry E Fisher's...
Get Enough Rest
A health tip that is often overlooked ....Try to get enough rest.
It is amazing to me how so many of us (myself included) take...
The Art and the Way Book Reviews
The Art and the Way book reviews and correspondence from readers of Robert Hunts' incredible book.
“The first great novel of karate” – Dan Ivan
I...
Building On a Preexisting Foundation
Archaeologists often find older cities beneath cities that rose up later. I’m not sure why that is but maybe it is because they use...
Benefits of Martial Arts For The Head Injured
Martial arts are very beneficial for the head injured, both young and old. Martial arts helps head injured individuals (of which I am one)...
The Declaration of Independence
When in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another,...
Appreciating Our Children
When my son, Alex, was little, I came home from work in a big hurry because I wanted to go for a run before...
Conceptual Modern Arnis By Bram Frank
Bram Frank's book, Conceptual Modern Arnis, is a seldom seen view of Arnis or Modern Arnis, the Filipino fighting art of Professor Remy Pesas, as...
Going Through the Motions
I am sometimes guilty of going through the motions and I'm probably not the only one that is been guilty of physically being in...
Disagreeing Is Only Human
My brothers and friends, please let this old man take a moment of your time and intrude into your day to day doings.
Any police...
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...
To Battle or Not
Go to battle for...
...the dignity of a friend
... your health
... a worthy cause
Don't go to battle...
...over meaningless disagreements
...for the benefit of your ego
...to make...
Choose Your Battles Wisely
Are you someone that always has to be right? If so, the people in your life might start developing a certain amount of defensiveness...
