Tatsu Dojo Martial Arts And Fitness

I participated in my first Retreat ceremony on the third day of basic training. It was a crisp November evening in Texas and there was a...

I left basic training with two decorations; a Basic Training Completion ribbon and a Sharp Shooter medal. I was proud of that medal. ...

There is an old adage in traditional martial arts that states one must “empty their cup” when they go to a dojo. A lot of folks believe...

We all have regrets and one of mine was not being more involved in sports when I was a kid. I was on the wrestling team my first year in...

Unlike a lot of kids my age who seemingly had it all together in high school, I had no real plan other than just getting through it. And...

Last week I had a phone call with yet another marketing agency promising to help me gain more students and grow our school. I had hoped...

Do you remember the first time you were punished as a kid? Most of us got a wack on the bottom for going too close to the road or having...

Martial arts and fitness have been my passion now for 40 years. And when I say, “passion,” I don’t mean the same kind of feeling someone...

Looking back to the late 70s and early 80s when I started training in martial arts, I tend to cringe at some of the depictions karate...

One of the first people to take a real interest in helping me develop as a martial artist and human being is Chris Pedrick Sensei. I met...

One of the best life lessons the military gave me was the ability to deal with bad situations. My wife and kids had to learn this as...

You may be familiar with the phrase, "You don't want to be a gardener in a war, but a warrior in a garden." I think you can understand...

Like a lot of other kids growing up, I got picked on a lot. You know, like when your peers call you names, pull pranks on you…stuff like...

One of the most difficult concepts for westerns to grasp in terms of traditional martial arts training is the importance of relationships...

I have to admit, I joined the military for the same reason a lot of other young men and women did back in the 80s. I wasn’t ready for...

Over the years I have shared my first martial arts experience with family and close friends. It happened in a little Kung Fu school here...

One of the most influential figures in traditional martial arts is Masutatsu “Mas” Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin Karate. In his search...

The fear of pain and the possibility of getting hurt are two of the main reasons why many people avoid martial arts training. Everyone...

There’s a part in the movie, The Last Samurai, where Tom Cruise’s character is being schooled by his rival in the art of the Japanese...

Despite the ever-present shouting, finger-pointing and general lack of decorum in politics and social media today, I believe that most...