Don’t be talked out of what you want… even by Your-self!
Here is a video of me in the 2006 Colorado State Championship purple belt finals. (Sorry the audio is messed up) My opponent, Jason [...]
Don’t jump out of the boat! – Taking time off and Injuries
Like any endeavor that requires a lengthy commitment, there will always be times where the pressures of life start to grind against your training time. [...]
People tell you to kill your ego… well, that may not be a good idea!
Bruce Lee wrote that: “Punches and kicks are tools to kill the ego.” It’s become a training cliche. Whether you are training with weapons or [...]
On Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs
Honor never grows old, and honor rejoices the heart of age. It does so because honor is, finally, about defending those noble and worthy things [...]
Why I needed emergency Open Heart Surgery!
Thank you to all my family, friends and students who have been worried about me over the last 2 weeks, it was a scary time, [...]