Hurt’s My Thing
But hurt's my thing … it's my home, it's the only thing I know. I'm safe and sound and sure of myself when pain's...
The Old Japanese Fisherman
I have many fond memories of martial arts events from my childhood in Hawaii. There are things I will never forget, like watching the...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Mind Control
In this webisode Sensei Ryan Speaks Out about mind control. We control our minds, not the other way around. Don't let your mind take...
Enjoy the Party
Sometimes life feels like a party, other times it feels like a battle. I think the key is to try to bring your "A"...
The Principle of Flow and its Hidden Meaning
Baseball and The Principle of Flow
This week we celebrated a birthday of one of my favorite student’s, Justin Ray Harvey. It’s significant because Justin...
Fear Scares Me
I don’t like bugs or cockroaches and I don’t know why.
I don’t think they’re going to bite me or hurt me but I’m afraid...
Living Lessons: Sincerely Accept a Compliment
As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege to work with a lot of students over the years. One of the byproducts...
Living Lessons: A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way
One Saturday just before Christmas, I learned another lesson about kindness. I found myself in Walgreen’s where I was a part of an extremely...
I Got No Problems – Nurturing Gratitude
I got no problems and nurturing gratitude is what its about, as well as living with a sense of empathy and compassion. ~ Dave Kovar
Having the Right Attitude
Last summer, my son and I went on a two week seminar tour in the UK. During our trip we planned for a few...
A Band of Brothers and a Hall of Fame
In order to confirm how I felt about what I saw, I took a closer look at the purpose of the Hall of Fame...
A Glimpse of Manhood
For the first time in my life it occurred to me that a man was not just a taller, older boy. A man had...
Carrying A Burden
Two monks were returning to the monastery in the evening. In that time when monks traveled they did so in pairs and were forbidden...
Living Lessons: Own Your Corner
Years ago, there was a grade school just up the street from our first house. It was located on a rather busy intersection, especially...
The Tale of Two Innkeepers: Having The Right Attitude
Last summer, my son and I went on a two week seminar tour in the UK. We planned for a few days off in...
Visit Your Vision and Keep Your Dream Alive
Every chance you get, visit your vision and visit it on a regular, consistent basis. Enjoy the process and keep your dream alive.
