Humility

“There’s only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.”

There is an increasing amount of hateful messages online, particularly on social media. The people that post these messages, are they just ‘lonely souls’ who are feeling bad about themselves and crave attention? . Whereas social media started as a way for friends and family to connect, it has evolved into a platform where people […]

“There’s only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” Read More »

“Real Budo karate is about self-improvement, if you just want to win a fight, buy a gun.“

“Okinawans recognize two kind of karate. One is sport karate, and one is called Budo karate. I choose Budo karate. Budo karate is commitment and dedication. In this case, the teacher has to pick those who want to learn true karate. These individuals train hard and are mannerly in their ways. Real Budo karate is

“Real Budo karate is about self-improvement, if you just want to win a fight, buy a gun.“ Read More »

“Karate makes true friends.”

Making connections with students, through humor, kindness, likability, and more is important in any dojo. It can also be astonishingly rewarding. However, you should never be friends with students. Friendly, yes. Friends, no. There is a danger in building relationships with students and that line can never be crossed….. Be a teacher, mentor, and role

“Karate makes true friends.” Read More »

“Ataishi turu atairu”

  “Ataishi turu atairu” – is a Okinawan proverb meaning “We get along well with those we can get along with well.” . Theodore Roosevelt said that “the most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” Research shows how good relationships with people around us are

“Ataishi turu atairu” Read More »

Hey… lets be careful out there.

“There is one place that you have not looked, and it is there, only there that you shall find the master.” – Quote from the Last Dragon . It’s important to recognize when something doesn’t feel right, or is killing your motivation, or making you unhappy. When you know you have tried your best and

Hey… lets be careful out there. Read More »

I hate teaching!

“Teaching is far from perfect. It’s messy, and in that mess is where you’ll craft your teaching and truly enjoy the journey.” – Lisa Dabbs . I hate teaching! . Not everyone is well suited to a position as an instructor or teacher. As you climb higher in grade it is expected of you to

I hate teaching! Read More »

There is more than one way.

In the martial arts everyone has an opinion, whether that person is knowledgeable or not. The problem these days is that everyone believes what they read and watch on social media, instead of thinking for themselves. . But sometimes you read an article or watch a video that contains new, controversial, or subjective information, and

There is more than one way. Read More »

Always willing to learn.

Why are people so afraid of learning something new or different? Even if you have been doing something for years one particular way, there may be a different way, or a better way. Wouldn’t that be interesting and great to know and learn? Why are you so adamant that there is only the way you

Always willing to learn. Read More »