Dave Kovar’s Daily Five Points of Focus
Dave Kovar's Daily Five Points of Focus
Keep my center.
Value my relationships.
Know where I am going.
Have a plan to get there.
If I fall, get right...
Are You Easily Offended
Offended???
of·fend·ed: resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult.
Have you ever known someone that is easily offended...Someone that practically looks for reasons...
You give your opponent an idea what to expect.
I tried some iron palm training back in the day with my praying mantis (kung fu) instructor at the time. He didn’t go in...
Nine Healthy Eating Guidelines
I will be the first to admit that the whole subject of what and how to eat can be extremely confusing. There is much...
Martial Arts Definitions H
Hachimaki:
“Head wrapping.” A light cotton towel, also known as a tengui, wrapped around the forehead to restrict perspiration from running into the eyes and...
Martial Arts Definitions Q
Quando:
A spear-like weapon with a blade resembling a scimitar affixed to its end. This weapon is extremely heavy, and was used to cut through...
Dana White on Apolitical UFC: If you want politics, turn on any other channel
Watch as Dana White, UFC President, discusses how he keeps politics out of sports and how he kept going during the pandemic.
Home Safe
People who've played baseball, and who now walk up to the plate in life, know how hard it is to hit the ball and...
Create Positive Memories
As a martial arts teacher, I interact daily with lots of people. I’m acutely aware that as a teacher, I have a certain amount...
I’m A Better Person After You Leave The Room
I am fortunate to have a great relationship with my two children. Although they are well behaved and respectful when they should be, there...
Taking Care of Yourself
I am sure that you know this, but....
It never ceases to amaze me how many really smart people fail to see the connection between...
Scott Grove Shares About His DragonForce Ninjas Martial Arts Video Game
Scott Grove shared with USAdojo.com about creating his DragonForce Ninjas martial arts video game and the Sensei App that goes along with the game....
Good Habits
It never ceases to amaze me at how easy it is to see my good habits slip away from me if I don’t guard...
Martial Arts Definitions N
Nagare:
Flow.
Nage:
Throw.
Nage Waza:
Throwing techniques.
Naginata:
“Reaping sword.” A curved-blade spear, once used by Japanese monks and samurai. It is approximately seven feet in length including the blade....
Building on the Basics
The problem that I have with many of the martial arts that are being taught today, is that they are long on technique and...
Bram Frank Knives Book
Bram Frank Knives is a 30+ year look at the knives of Bram Frank discussing why he designs knives, the progression from idea to drawing to Cad and finally to steel.
