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Scope Creep in the Martial Arts and the Workplace

Posted on June 30, 2022June 20, 2022 by David Paprocki
Scope Creep in the Martial Arts and the Workplace

In Korean martial arts there is a philosophy known as Ryu Pa. Ryu Pa, the theory of streams diverging from the main branch of the river that eventually become their own waterway. This can be seen in adding different variations to a specific form or technique, and it can even Continue Reading

Posted In Philosophy, Technique

The Best Kind of Student: The Eager and Honest Orange Belt

Posted on June 23, 2022September 28, 2022 by David Paprocki
The Best Kind of Student: The Eager and Honest Orange Belt

Many times when we are looking to gain insight or at the very least get the ball rolling in our own train of thought, we think revelations or thought provoking questions will come from the masters. While, yes, we would hope that we would gain insight from the masters of Continue Reading

Posted In Collaboration, Philosophy

Your Potential is Limitless

Posted on June 20, 2022September 28, 2022 by Ana Juvan
Your Potential is Limitless

I was at a goal setting seminar recently, and they had us do a lot of self-reflective exercises to identify and combat limits we put on ourselves. I’d like all the readers to try this one right now with me.  Close your eyes and think about a person in their Continue Reading

Posted In Inspiration

Evolution in Thinking Toward Self-Mastery

Posted on June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 by David Paprocki
Evolution in Thinking Toward Self-Mastery

About a year ago, Anthony wrote a three part series of articles called “The Martial Artist Mentality” explaining how different lessons we learn in the martial arts can positively affect other realms of our life. You can see all three of those articles below. Today I am writing to explain Continue Reading

Posted In Inspiration, Philosophy

Start From the Ground Up

Posted on June 13, 2022June 12, 2022 by Ana Juvan
Start From the Ground Up

In previous articles I’ve talked about my self-confidence journey, and how it is still far from over. Don’t get me wrong, I have come a long way from the depths of low self-esteem I used to live in, however there are still some times where I feel nervous or not Continue Reading

Posted In Inspiration, Philosophy

Why You Should Start a Blog Too

Posted on June 9, 2022June 8, 2022 by David Paprocki
Why You Should Start a Blog Too

When it comes to being a martial artist, an instructor or a working professional, one thing is certain. We must be comfortable with sharing ideas.  One thing that can prevent us at times when we are sharing our ideas, is the big question of doubt that we ask ourselves, “What Continue Reading

Posted In Inspiration, Philosophy

Be Honest With Yourself

Posted on June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 by Ana Juvan
Be Honest With Yourself

One thing we may do every once in a while, hopefully not always, is quickly glaze over an article and immediately think we know all about that subject. We see this problem, especially in the media, where someone will form an opinion on something based only on one viewpoint or Continue Reading

Posted In Philosophy, Technique

“Be Like Water”

Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by David Paprocki
“Be Like Water”

When Bruce Lee spoke about being like water and wu sien, we as martial artists immediately think of the physical application of flowing around your opponent, and being in a state of no thought.  This principle goes much deeper though. Our brains are like embedded control systems. Mathematically and systematically Continue Reading

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