What about Chi & Ki (the force)? Chi (or ki) is the most esoteric areas of the Asian martial arts. For decades the Chinese have been spending mega bucks on “chi research” using everything from E.K.G.’s to M.R.I.’s. They haveRead more…
Christianity and the Martial Arts, pt7
But Didn’t Buddha, Confucius and Jesus teach the same things? Haven’t we all heard this before? It is an amazing fact that people who don’t know, pretend to be wise by saying things like “aren’t they the same!” “There’s reallyRead more…
Christianity and the Martial Arts, pt 6
What about bowing at my instructors alter? Or the Pictures at the front of our school? This issue has brought up the ire of more than one instructor. In an effort to create a traditional environment many schools have setRead more…
Christianity and the Martial Arts, pt 5
Aren’t Christians supposed to be pacifists? There are many misconceptions of Christians that abound in our day. • They are cowards (1) and wimps. • They are hypocrites. (2) • They are detached from the real world. (3) • TheyRead more…
Christianity and the Martial Arts, pt 4
Surely you won’t teach it? Over the years this has been THE one must discussed areas of my walk with Christ. How can I be a follower of Christ Jesus and teach people the martial arts? My response: “With greatRead more…
Christianity and the Martial Arts, pt 3
Aren’t learning how to kill? The martial arts whether Chinese, Okinawan, Japanese or any other, are the practice of combat. Martial = “military” or “warring“. “Basics” The usual reason people have for studying kung fu, karate and the like isRead more…
Christianity and the Martial Arts, pt2
Aren’t the martial arts an Eastern religion? Is the practice of Karate, Kung Fu, judo or the like a religion? This is a question that causes a lot of distress. For parents and children wanting to study the Martial Arts.Read more…
Christianity and the Martial Arts, pt1
Aren’t the martial arts in Eastern Religion? How can you practice something so violent and really be a Christian? Aren’t the teachings of the Jesus and Buddha the same? Have you heard these questions before? I have found thatRead more…
What are you seeking?
Put whats first, first and everything else will fall in place. The logic and simplicity behind that phrase is clear. Whatever is the most important, the thing without which nothing else matters and place it first. When you are designingRead more…
2012 Sunflower State Games
WOW! After 20+ years away from the tourney circuit I got wild hair and decided to signup for this years Traditional Empty Hands Forms & Traditional Weopan Forms at the Sunflower State Games in Topeka. I also got one ofRead more…