Can You Trust the News?
The wise pursue understanding; fools follow the reports of others. Tibetan Proverb It seems it is getting harder and harder today to find an unbiased [...]
Martial Artists Must Live by Honor and Courage
Shun any action that will diminish honor. Tiruvalluvar When you have a decision to make and you are back forth about what to do, the [...]
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Cattle die, kinsmen die, all me die at some point and time, but a noble name built on character and honor is eternal. The Havamal [...]
Serious Martial Arts
Treat every encounter as a fight to the finish. The Eight Essentials for Novice Swordsmen The human body is very fragile. Any physical encounter should [...]
Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Henry Ward Beecher
Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Henry Ward Beecher To the warrior, laws are pretty [...]
Anger at a petty offense is unworthy of a superior man. Mencius
Anger at a petty offense is unworthy of a superior man, but indignation for a great cause is righteous wrath. Mencius There is a time [...]
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Lao Tzu
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Lao Tzu Some journeys are harder than others. Putting off the inevitable only extends the [...]
To subdue an enemy without fighting is the greatest of skills. Sun Tzu
To subdue an enemy without fighting is the greatest of skills. Sun Tzu We all train to improve our martial arts skills as warriors. We [...]
Who Are Your True Friends?
Avoid friends who are detrimental to your peace of mind. (Gongs and Drums of Gampopa Precepts) Maintain your piece of mind, no matter what is [...]