Virtues Must Be Practiced
“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” – Marcus Aurelius Some may question the value of my quotes…
Articles by Alain
Focus – A Lesson from The Karate Kid 2
When Daniel asked Mr. Miyagi what he was supposed to do in Karate Kid 2, when faced with breaking six blocks of ice, Mr. Miyagi…
The Black and White Pebbles
This is an old story, and I’m not sure where it originated. I found an old e-mail where a friend, now no longer with us,…
Physical Bearing in Martial Arts
“Generally speaking, it is essential to make your ordinary bearing the bearing you use in martial arts, and make the bearing you use in martial…
When Force Has No Place
“Force has no place where there is need of skill” – Herodotus Think about this quote from Herodotus of Halicarnassus (c. 484 BC – c….
Complete One’s Duties Within The Day
“Complete One’s Duties Within The Day: One Second Ahead Is Uncertain.” – Daidoji Yuzan This comes from Budoshoshinshu: The Warrior’s Primer of Daidoji Yuzan. The…
The Pain-Free Back by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
The Pain-Free Back is an excelling book for those dealing with back pain. Qigong has been practiced in Asia for centuries for healing and prevention…
Life Is Really Simple
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. – Confucius Sometimes it is important to take a step back and simplify. As…
KMAF 2018 Preview
Here is a video I did live on FaceBook talking about the Korean Martial Art Festival held in Crestview, Florida. This year the event will…
Forge Yourself In The Way
Forge yourself in the Way. – Miyamoto Musashi How do we forge ourselves in the Way as Miyamoto Musashi directed in the classic text The…