How do you "play" your martial arts training?  More importantly, how do you "play" your every day life?  If you read my blog post on "being transformed," I'm going to pull this particular  consideration into that lesson by the end.

Throughout life, we all seek a variety of different tangible and intangible things. Two unseen, but critically important qualities we seek, are the feeling of being secure – or safe, and also significant – that you matter- your feelings, emotions, etc., and are important in this world.

What’s the REAL Secret to Life?

Not too long ago, I received an issue of “Black Belt Magazine.” I don’t normally read any of the advertisements, but in this months issue I couldn’t help but be astonished by a two-page advertisement highlighting, “Creotology” – the study of creation.

During this morning's sermon, the pastor talked about a tree which actually flourishes in the harshest, hottest environment on planet Earth, called the (you guessed it - Boscia Albitrunca)

Contrary to popular belief and our socially acceptable "consume at all costs" mentality, I feel decreasing is critically important. Not only in martial arts, but in life, and most importantly, in how you define “who you are!”

If you are familiar with martial arts teaching styles from the past, you know  three words that come to mind include benevolence, chivalry, and selflessness.

Who do you put your trust in?  In the book of Proverbs (Chapter 3 verse 5): "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lead not on your own understanding."