Martial Arts Enthusiasts in the Oval Office: Presidents Day Celebrates Our Nation’s Leaders
IntroductionPresidents Day, originally dedicated to honoring the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, has evolved over the years to become a day of reflection on the contributions of all American Presidents. While we commemorate these historic leaders, it’s fascinating to note that some of our nation’s commanders-in-chief were not only adept at policy-making but […]
The Truth About Self-Defense and the Martial Arts (Part 2)
I am sometimes asked “Can you beat up Bruce Lee?” or “Could you take on Johnny Lawrence from Cobra Kai?”. Or, when someone finds out that I’m a 6th Degree Black Belt, they say, “Man, I bet you could really beat someone up.” The truth is…I’m not interested in that. I’m going to share with […]
The Truth About Self-Defense and the Martial Arts (Part 1)
You may be surprised to hear what I’m about to tell you. Even if you disagree, at first, I want you to keep reading. I’ll explain what I mean by what I’m about to say.As a martial arts instructor, I want my students to use what they learn in class every day. I can imagine […]