Martial 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 I have chosen one of the greatest careers that I could possibly imagine, there have been ups and downs. Even through the low times, I was able to continue learning.

One of the great attributes about martial arts as a way of life is that we become immediate and lifelong friends with other martial artists that we come in contact with. This is true even if wepreviously  had nothing more in common. I am fortunate that I chose this path and that God allowed me to have physical and spiritual gifts needed to succeed as a martial artist. Some of the lessons learned along the path have been life-altering, to say the least.

I am still looking forward to continuing  my training with other members of the martial arts community for the experience that I could receive from them.  -Master John Dowdy 2010