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Author: Sensei Reisler
Can You Choose To Be a Pacifist?
About 20 years ago I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Bob Orlando (who passed in 2016). Mr. Orlando was a very inspirational person, a great martial artist, and a pacifist. While I have seen this quote attributed to others, and I recently saw somebody try to take credit for the expression themselves, I believe…
Happiness- It’s Not What You Think
Recently, I had a conversation with my instructor (Professor Austin), and we were discussing how the meaning of things can change over time. As a specific example, he brought up the Declaration of Independence (and then sent me documentation via e-mail to support what it was we were discussing).
The secret to getting really, really good…
I’ve been training in the martial arts for over 40 years. In that time, I’ve noticed that some people get really, really good at this. Others… not so much. I’ve had ample to time to watch literally thousands of people partake in the training journey, and there actually is a secret to getting good- not…
Today’s Eclipse… and the Martial Arts
I’ll bet you may be thinking, “What does an eclipse have to do with the martial arts?” When you think about it, there are many parallels. So, let’s define things. What is an eclipse? For purposes of this article, we’ll focus on an eclipse being the result of one object passing in front of another…
Bullies- A Problem for Adults and for Kids
I was really taken aback this week when I was driving home. I often pray when I drive, and I sometimes listen to the news. (In what would be a cyclical pattern, listening to the news often leads me to prayer.)
Train for Free until February!
What’s the catch? 1.) You have to be a new or returning student. 2.) You have to register for your first free session online at www.teamplusone.com this week. (The session can take place at any point prior to February, but you have to register for it before the end of January.)
In a World Where You Can Be Anything…
I was out in Colorado two weeks ago teaching and visiting with family. I haven’t seen my brother, or his kids, in a few years. (He has three children, ranging in age from 9 to 16.) We had a great visit, and he said something that stuck with me.
Do You Ever Feel Like The Hummingbird?
Marlene was outside on the deck last week, and she caught this amazing shot. After I saw the image, I couldn’t help but think about some of the different Kung-Fu scenes from the old movies that I grew up on. I remember quotes like, “My eagle style can defeat your snake!
Looking For a Back-to-School Karate Program?
We get a lot of calls during this time of year from parents who are looking for karate classes for their kids. Finding the right Karate school in the West Hartford area for your child can be a daunting task. There are several academies out there, and the back-to-school time is often filled with a…
Are You Gymtimidated?
Apparently, this is a thing. I checked, and Google says it’s a thing, so it must be true. (That’s a topic for another post.) Gymtimidation is the feeling of fear that one may have when working out in front of others, or when others are around.
