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Planting a Seed and Kata in Karate
"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree." - Martin Luther

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Jun 16, 20242 min read


Never a Master
"We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master." --Ernest Hemingway #ErnestHemingway #Craftsmanship #LifelongLearn...

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Jun 14, 20241 min read


Three Bricklayers
Intention drives action and results. In order to get what you want out of training, pick your intention carefully.

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Jun 6, 20242 min read


What's Your Why?
If someone asked you, could you say with confidence why you train? Are you currently fulfilling that need?

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May 29, 20242 min read


Who Are We to Judge?
When most people wade into the debate about competition in martial arts, they are usually concerned with sparring. I'm going to pass that...

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Mar 31, 20242 min read


Whatever You Like Least
Students sometimes ask me what they need to work on the most, and I always give the same answer: “whatever you like least.” This is my...

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Mar 23, 20242 min read


Rules and Freedom in Traditional Martial Arts
When I first read Shunryu Suzuki's work 20+ years ago, it stuck with me. His book Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind felt important, even though...

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Mar 14, 20242 min read
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