Byron Mantack

Renshindo – Proficiency in a Contest

In this segment, I would like to speak some more on the principle of proficiency in a contest, (Renshindo). The primary goals of the...

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,...
An Obscene Bid to Smear our Veterans

An Obscene Bid to Smear our Returning Veterans

The Myth of our Returning Veterans and Violent Crime: “A long-standing goal of the left, recently invigorated, has been to drive a wedge between our...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Don’t Future Worry

We all do it, some of us more than others. We future worry. Some things we worry about are within our control, other things…..not...
Martial Arts Definitions

Martial Arts Definitions T

Tachi: A Japanese long sword worn slung from a sword belt. Like the katana, the tachi had a single-edged curved blade. Tachi rei: “Standing bow.” A salutation...
Donald Miskel

Your Knowledge Is Your Legacy – Pass It On

Where ever you may be in your life you have your knowledge, wisdom and past experience. The word of God says that, “It’s better to...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Motivation Follows Action

I am always amazed at how hard it is to get back into a routine after taking some time off. I used to hope...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

The Benefits of Martial Arts Training

With Instructor Colleges and Business Boot Camps scheduled all over the country, I am doing a lot of traveling again this year. I love...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

What Martial Arts Training Does For People

I am currently on my way home from a four day, back-to-back seminar tour. On Thursday, I did a Business Boot Camp in Denver....
Tao of Jeet Kune Do

Tao of Jeet Kune Do

The Tao of Jeet Kune Do compiled from Bruce Lee’s notes and essays and originally published in 1975, is an iconic volume, one of...
Fighting Strategies Of Muay Thai: Secrets of Thailand's Boxing Camps

Fighting Strategies Of Muay Thai: Secrets Of Thailand’s Boxing Camps

There are three elements of Muay Thai boxing: techniques, tactics and strategy. Most Muay Thai books deal only with techniques. Fighting Strategies of Muay...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

What is your desired outcome?

I recently received an email from a business associate of mine regarding an issue we are trying to work through. The two of us...

Silat Beksi Fighting To Stay Relevant

In an article in TheJakartaPost, we read an article about Silat Beksi that we found interesting. Jakarta's society is consistently modernizing and Silat Beksit, a...
Bruce Lee's Fighting Method

Bruce Lee’s Fighting Method: The Complete Edition

Vividly illustrating the techniques of a legendary innovator, Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition is a defining examination explaining how to survive attacks...
Donald Miskel

Without Integrity We Have Nothing

As a pastor and martial artist I value integrity above most of other traits that are included in the lives of honorable men. Without integrity we have nothing.
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

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...