Reality Based: Is It A New Concept (2005)
For those of you who are traditionalist you may tend to discriminate against Reality Based martial arts, especially against the work of Jim Wagner...
Brother to Brother (or Sister)
Greetings to my fellow Dragons and my martial art brethren. This is a letter to our fraternity but also to any and all that...
Chris Thomas Martial Arts Enters the 21st Century
Me, blogging! I can't believe I'm entering the 21st century. People who know me, know that I am notoriously lax in using that 1980's...
INSTRUCTION in Judo and in Life
'Nothing under Heaven is more important than education. The teaching of one virtuous person can influence many. What has been well learned by one...
We Have Your Best Interest at Heart
We at USAdojo.com have only the best interest of martial artists and the martial arts community at heart.
I am a minister first and a...
The Sovereignty of God
I found this illustration from Dr. A. W. Tozer's The Knowledge of the Holy to be a very appropriate view of the sovereignty of God.
"An ocean...
Your Knowledge Is Your Legacy – Pass It On
Where ever you may be in your life you have your knowledge, wisdom and past experience.
The word of God says that, “It’s better to...
Understanding the Roots of a Martial Arts System
Everything has to start somewhere. Everything that is to stand must have a foundation. Nothing exists in a vacuum. I’m real big on finding...
The Black Dragon Fighting Society, Origin and Operations
The Black Dragon Fighting Society can be traced back through Chicago to Japan; From Japan to China; From China to Mongolia. The IFAA Black...
Don’t Overlook the Lowly Stick or Cane
Let me encourage you as you blaze your martial path to not overlook the lowly stick or cane. You’ll find that the stick or...
Zen And Makiwara Training
When I was training we spent a lot of time in conditioning the weapons. We worked on the makiwara training for hours, often until...
Are Christianity and the Martial Arts Compatible
During almost 30 years of martial arts ministry, I have had the honor to use the martial arts to share the Gospel of Jesus...
Stay Resolute, Calm and Confident Against Your Adversary
It has been my experience in life that, with a few notable exceptions, whenever a bully is confronted with a resolute calm, confident adversary,...
A Tribute To Dana Stamos
Dana Stamos exemplifies what being a woman used to mean. She’s kind and gentle. Loving and patient and she leans more toward redemption than reciprocity.
Spirit Boxing
The line between a journeyman or practitioner and a master practitioner is a fine one. As one advances into the dan ranks he'll begin...
Ushi Deshi: Students of the Heart
In my fifty five plus years of studying, researching and teaching the martial arts I have had only a few personal, closed door students....
