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…
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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…
Hapkido: The Korean Martial Art of Self-Defense
Hapkido, the Korean martial art of self-defense is a video I recorded live on Facebook discussing different things about the art of Hapkido and my…
Being A Martial Artist
Being a martial artist is much more than just learning how to fight. While defending oneself is a reason people study martial arts, they often…
True Mastery Always Involves the Mind
Physical skills only go so far, and true mastery always involves the mind. Many years ago, a young samurai trained hard and felt very…
The Way To Black Belt by Lawrence Kane and Kris Wilder
The Way To Black Belt is a great book for all martial artists! I was fortunate to receive a draft manuscript of The Way to…
The Push-Pull Principle
The push-pull principle is a basic concept of physical mechanics, and is very important in some wrestling and grappling techniques. In a nutshell, it is…
Integrity and Character Development in the Martial Arts
Martial art virtues include such things as courage, discipline, and character development. Part of living with what I call the Warrior’s Edge is based on…
The Secret Science of Modern Martial Arts by Kevin Mills
The Secret Science of Modern Martial Arts by Kevin Mills is described as essential study material for any person seeking to expand their knowledge and…
IHA How To Hapkido Series with Grandmaster Geoff J. Booth DVD Review
The International Hapkido Alliance How To Hapkido Series with Grandmaster Geoff J. Booth is an excellent resource for anyone studying Hapkido or wanting to learn…