The Trap of Pure Exercise and the Method of Mindfulness
One of the immutable truths of martial arts training is that it requires hard work. Time, sweat, and pain are the primary currencies for...
Ryoko’s Reassurance – A Matter of Mindset
Throughout our day we stream commentary on everything we see and do, telling ourselves stories. These stories can range from conscious...
Capturing a Moment of Simplicity
Monday was suspiciously nice outside. For those of us in the Northeastern U.S., warm weather has only visited once or twice in the last...
Martial Artist: Work in Progress
During some random internet task I stumbled onto a fairly common image. It's certainly nothing unique or even interesting, and yet I feel...
2010 – Lived Once, Ichi-Go
As New Years hits we are presented with a bittersweet moment where we reflect on things past and look forward to the future. What was in...
Thinking By Year, Training By Day
Perspective is important. If you think about it one way, I've been involved in the martial arts for a long time (14 years). I've been...
Okinawa, Ikigai, and the Secrets to Longevity
National Geographic began a study in the early 1970's wherein they identified global "blue zones". Blue zones are specific locations that...
Ikigai Mug Schwag
I hope everyone had a great holiday and is prepping up for The New Year. I wanted to share with you one Christmas present I received that...
In Memoriam: Kiyoko (Miko) Teller, A Treasure of Okinawan Culture and Spirit
Bugeisha Article – How to Evolve with Your Kata
I Just Started Watching Sumo and Here’s What I’ve Learned
A Deep Dive into the StoryTelling and Karate of Cobra Kai
Interview: Pat McGale, Okinawa Kenpo and Kishaba Juku Karatedo