As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Let us consider the concept of “First Circle”…some of you may be asking yourselves what all this means and others may be thinking that you just don’t get it. That is alright, remember we approach life’s problems with the patience karate has given us (to be covered in a later post). In the first circle […]
Honor implies a vivid consciousness of personal dignity and worth. The Code of Bushido says that honor is conveyed by one’s name and character and striving to uphold the moral code of behavior. Samurai never compromised their character and honor because “…dishonor is like a scar on a tree, which time, instead of effacing, only […]