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Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Martial Arts Photography – The Early Days

It's hard to believe an article on martial arts photography would start out, "In the "old days" there was film... a piece of celluloid...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Who are the most unhappy people? asks Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi

Another gem of wisdom from Shihan Nishiuchi I have had the privilege of being a Kobudo and Iaido student of Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi for nearly...
Bullying

Bullying

Each day, 10-year-old Seth asked his mom for more and more lunch money. Yet he seemed skinnier than ever and came home from school...
Shihan Dana Abbott

Secrets of the Japanese Sword

Over the last 30 years there has been a lot of hoopla about all the different styles and facets of martial arts and the...
Dane Harden's Living Lessons

What is a Knight in Shining Armor

I wasn't feeling like anyone's knight in shining armor "I was whining about the various ailments and injuries that have accrued over a lifetime spent...
Ask Dr. Robyn

The Value of Courtesy for Children

Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Ask Dr. Robyn

The Value of Good Citizenship For Children

Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Ask Dr. Robyn

What You Can Do if Your Child is Being Bullied

When your child is being bullied, you can help your child find a trusted advocate within the school, says KnowMoreTV child and teen development...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Sincerely Accept a Compliment

It is Important to Sincerely Accept a Compliment As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege of working with a lot of students...
Martial Arts Definitions

Martial Arts Definitions F

Fari Gatka: An Indian form of fencing centered around shields (fari) and swords (gatka). The gatka is a three foot, leather-covered stick. The fari, nine...
Donald Miskel

Pit Bull Kung Fu

Many systems of kung fu were developed by mimicking various animals. maybe I should create a style of American kung fu. Maybe I’ll call...
The Arts of Peace

The Art of Peace

The inspirational teachings in Morihei Ueshiba’s The Art of Peace show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness,...
Sumo

Sumo

What is Sumo? Sumo is the traditional national sport of Japan. Just as baseball and soccer have become popular within Japan, the ancient traditions of...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

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.
The Ultimate Destination for Martial Arts

Positive Psychology in Martial Arts

I have had several jobs and careers as a physician, researcher, scientist, psychology professor, life coach, hypnotherapist, artist, and personal trainer. But first and foremost, I am a...
Donald Miskel

Twenty-First Century Martial Arts

I’m a firm believer of growth and evolution. I’m not talking about the Darwinian concept of evolution but the evolution of growth and change...