The American Martial Artist…Personal History:Part 1
When I joined the Air Force, my first tour of duty was in Korea. My first day in Korea, I traveled downtown to look around. I came upon a Martial Arts demonstration at the market. I didn’t know what style it was then since I didn’t know the difference in styles. I later learned that it was Tae Kwon Do. My friend, Jerry, and I watched these guys in white uniforms do all kinds of...
Read MoreMartial Arts As A Way of Life
Over the past four decades I have had the honor to have worked with some exceptional students as well as instructors. Through my work with them, I have been able to share what I have and gain additional valuable knowledge. Instructing students has always been a rewarding experience which has given me the strength to continue to teach and move forward when circumstances have gotten tough. Although...
Read MoreA Resolution Is A Promise To Yourself
Most of us have made new year’s resolutions before in the past. Some we kept and others were swept aside. As a lifelong martial artist I feel integrity should always be an annual standing goal. Integrity, to me, is simply doing what one says that they will.We have all made promises , yet failed to keep them, even with the best of intentions. This year, like every year, I have reassessed my...
Read MoreBelt Promotion – The Journey
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 – 1884) said “To travel hopefully is better then to arrive. The success is the labor.” Bruce Lee (1940 – 1973) said: “The success is the Journey, not the destination.” Regardless of the journey, each individual’s path is uniquely his own. The achievement of belt promotion will have different meanings and time schedules for each martial...
Read More13 Ways To Avoid Conflict With A Bully
Make friends Use humor Walk away Use cleverness Agree with the bully Refuse to fight Stand up to the bully Yell Ignore the threat Use authority such as teachers, parents, police, ect. Use an authoritative voice Reason with the bully Take a martial arts stance -Master John...
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