The Martial Arts Police
Who made certain of us the martial arts police is a mystery to me, but some of us seem to have assumed that position.
I...
Realistic and Practical Martial Art
If a system is a practical martial art, it must be lean, simple and incorporate natural movement. Complex techniques are nice for demonstration but...
To Whom It May Concern: The Black Dragon Fighting Society A Family
Or perhaps I should say to whom it doesn’t concern. As a minister and pastor as well as a martial artist I like to...
Western Bushido: A Christian Warrior
Some concepts don’t seem to go together. This phrase is an oxymoron at first glance. Bushido is a principle, a philosophy, peculiar to feudal...
Forging the Sword – Body Mind Spirit
We are triune in our being. We are body mind spirit. The wise martial artist will be holistic in his approach, considering his whole...
Martial Arts Mastery Resides in the Basics
It has been a lifelong endeavor for me to truly master the martial arts. I have dedicated nearly 55 years of my life to...
Do or Jitsu?
You are a martial artist, I understand. Tell me, what do you study; a "Do" or a "Jitsu"?
Everyone who studies a martial discipline isn't...
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...
Martial Arts Effectiveness
It is my belief that the martial art has to be tailored to reflect the need of the times we live in. The one...
You give your opponent an idea what to expect.
I tried some iron palm training back in the day with my praying mantis (kung fu) instructor at the time. He didn’t go in...
Promote Peace: Harmony and Unity in the Martial Arts Community
Anyone who knows me knows that I promote peace, harmony and unity in the martial arts community. Since the martial arts became popular in...
Centering
Physically centering can save our lives in a confrontation. It can help us diffuse, deescalate, walk away from, or if necessary, physically deal with...
The Warrior: I Am A Martial Artist
The Warrior
I am a martial artist
Dedicated to my cause
If confronted with aggression
I will answer without pause
Some people feel that I am dangerous
That I am...
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...
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.
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I am a minister first and a...