Facing the Challenge of Self
In this journey there are many roads that we walk at different junctures of our lives. If nothing else, we learn that in this...
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...
Building on the Basics
The problem that I have with many of the martial arts that are being taught today, is that they are long on technique and...
Martial Arts Ethics
It comes as no surprise to anyone who knows me and who chances to read any of my essays or articles that I am...
Keyboard Kumite: The Act of Cyber Bullying
These days I am seeing a new type of bully. They're called cyber bullies. I consider them bullies of the first magnitude. Over the...
Building On a Preexisting Foundation
Archaeologists often find older cities beneath cities that rose up later. I’m not sure why that is but maybe it is because they use...
Disagreeing Is Only Human
My brothers and friends, please let this old man take a moment of your time and intrude into your day to day doings.
Any police...
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...
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...
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...
Fighting For You Life
Let’s talk about fighting. I’m not talking about kumite. I’m not talking about MMA. I’m not even talking about self defense. I’m talking about...
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...
Still a Mother . . .
Still a Mother . . . okay, martial artists, I got your attention. The clean cut folks out there are probably envisioning an article...
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...
Christian Martial Arts, Rank and Promotion
What I do want to discuss is the difference in rank and promotion between a Christian martial arts organization and a secular one. The...