Was Bullying the Cause of the Columbine Massacre?
One of Eric Harris’ last journal entries read: “I hate you people for leaving me…
The Day of the Bee Sting
I was running for my life. I knew he was right behind me and would…
What Martial Arts Teaches About Letting Go and Finding Inner Peace
Giving Up – Getting All “Perform every act of your life as if it’s your…
The True Enemy Lies Within: What Martial Arts Teaches About Inner Peace
Who is the Enemy? As they walked silently in the forest, the students from the…
How Beginner’s Mind Helps You Break Free from the Past
Beginner’s Mind: The Test of Wisdom Three students were sitting cross-legged on a hillside overlooking…
The Beauty of the Form: A Martial Arts Lesson in Letting Go
It was a stormy winter day with snow drifting up to the windows. A young…
Empty the Mind, Find Peace: A Simple Lesson with Water
The Simple Lessons of Water The students were called together in the main hall. “Today…
Beyond Profit: The Zen of Running a Martial Arts School
Zen and the Business of the Martial Arts “Mastering others requires force; Mastering the self…
When It All Seems Like It’s Just Too Much!
A man was walking on the beach, occasionally stooping over, picking something up, and placing…
What Do You Think About Bullying?
Let’s get right to the point. Everyone has his or her own personal story of…
What Do We Really Value in the Martial Arts?
There are many things we value in life. It’s sometimes difficult to get people to…
Respect – Martial Arts Manners
Why say, “May I,” “Please,” “Thank you?” Are they just words we’ve been taught to…