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 [...]
How we train is how we shall respond.
How we train is how we shall respond. Kelly S. Worden Warriors of the past took their training much more seriously than people seem to [...]
Native American Wisdom for the Warrior
The hunter can make many mistakes, the hunted, only one. Native American Maxim Predators are the hunters. They can makes many mistakes and still live [...]
Who is Your True Enemy?
.......................................... My enemy is not the man who wrongs me, but the man who means to wrong me. Democritus Every enemy has the capability to [...]