Alright, husbands and partners, this is for you. Let me tell you something: being a husband is not easy. And guess what? You’re not perfect. None of us are. But what if I told you that martial arts—the very thing we do to build strength, confidence, and discipline- can teach [Read More]| Martial Journal
The Accountant is a 2016 film starring Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick. This sentence alone may cause some readers looking for a martial arts film to lose interest – but that reaction is premature. Bill Dubuque, who also wrote the popular TV series Ozark and the sequel to this film, The Accountant 2, writes this film. Gavin O’Connor who has experience directing sports and martial arts films such as Miracle (2004), Warrior (2011), and The Way Back (2020) directs it. The Accountant (2...| Martial Journal
These techniques also help us handle our internal battles. As we age, our harshest critic is often ourselves. Doubt, fear, and self-sabotage creep in. But the same skills apply: shift your perspective, preserve your energy, and respond with clarity. Trusted people around us can also help anchor us when we falter.| Martial Journal
It is minimal because simplicity brings focus. You can easily test an idea for simplicity by expressing it in a few words.| Martial Journal
Musashi speaks to the necessity of observation. He addresses the surroundings and the opponent. In this section of the Book of The Ground| Martial Journal
The Ground Book - interconnection, it builds a mosaic of ideas. Sometimes the lines blur, pay attentin to the redundancy.| Martial Journal
The point of this little article is that there may be no real point in writing it… but I did anyway. That is to say, there will always be Dojos with inexperienced or unqualified instructors, as well as those that promise high standards but deliver low. There will always be [Read More]| Martial Journal
Spring is the time of year for renewal and recommitment. We see this in nature as the trees awaken and flowers bloom. We can follow the lessons from nature and use this season to renew good habits and recommit to our training. Shaolin, a 2011 Hong Kong-Chinese film, echoes these teachings and demonstrates the importance of new beginnings and committing to the teachings of martial morality. I like this movie for many reasons. As someone who practices Chinese martial arts, I love to s...| Martial Journal
Global Warrior Spirit Meditation – Traditions for Tournament Success from Anxiety to Action: Meditation for Martial Arts Competitors| Martial Journal
The Book of Five Rings. Delve into the philosophy, strategy, and wisdom of Japan's legendary samurai,opening - The Book of The Ground.| Martial Journal
The class really didn’t end in the dojo, as the conversation around the table was all about the training. While the food was amazing, the dojo conversation continued until we were kicked out of the restaurant, where everyone squeezed every last second from Shihan, before we all headed home. I was treated no differently than if I had actually trained in class.| Martial Journal
The ultimate promise of guided meditation lies not in our enjoying isolated moments of relaxation, but in its potential to fundamentally transform how we approach stress, challenges, & personal growth. By training our minds to be more present, resilient, & compassionate, we open ourselves to a more balanced and fulfilling existence. And as our existence goes, so goes the existence of our species.| Martial Journal
The stories of perseverance and growth are the ones that offer hope.They are filled with life.| Martial Journal
