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Month: October 2025

When the Mats Are Empty. And No One’s Watching. Quiet Discipline.

(Approx 1 minute 40 second read) Every time I walk into the dojo I pause and respectfully bow my head. I remove my shoes before I step onto the mats and just soak in the atmosphere, even when I’m alone. I don’t have to. No one’s watching. . It would be easy to just walk…

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Honest Teachers Struggle While Frauds Thrive. The Problem Isn’t Business – It’s Bullshit.

(Approx 2 minute read) When I first moved to the US, I was invited to teach at a commercial dojo, not something I had back in the UK. My dojo back home was part-time in a church hall. I never thought of it as a “business” because I already had a day job. . It…

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