Those of you that know me, know that I like to read for fun and that my favorite Author is Malcom Gladwell. Most of Gladwell’s books deal in social sciences, and he does a great job in telling the story behind the point that he is trying to drive home. Continue Reading
Philosophy
Make The Horse Thirsty, Then it Will Drink
We all know this cliche, “You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink”. This implies that we can lead others down the right path, but at the end of the day, it is up to them to make the final leap of faith to take Continue Reading
Beware of The Bright and Shiny
In a consumerist world, we see people often buying the latest and greatest clothing, cars and electronics simply for the thrill of buying something new. These new things are no doubt exciting, but there is a problem though. New things come out every year. If we fall into the trap Continue Reading
The Question All Martial Artists Hate and the Best Answer
Most Martial Artists will agree with me that there is one question that we will inevitably be asked. We are always annoyed by this question, and there is seemingly no right answer to it. The question takes one of two forms. The first form of the question is, “So, do Continue Reading
Abdominal Breathing in Everyday Life – Not Just in Martial Arts
When was the last time you paid attention to how you breathed? It’s one of those autonomic body functions that we take for granted until we find ourselves in a situation where that very function is put at risk, such as during a taxing exercise, when we are under duress, Continue Reading
Shake up Your Schedule – You Might be Stuck in a Rut
So at the beginning of the year, my instructor decided to move our Hap Ki Do Classes to Thursday nights. Initially, I was hesitant about this change, as I had a very steady routine of going to work, assisting with class, then going home for dinner and chores. Admittedly, Thursdays Continue Reading
In Order to Go Fast, You Need to Go Slow
When I first started training, there was a single black belt in the class that my instructor referred to as “Steve the Marine”. I’m not sure if he actually was a marine, but he had crisp technique, a no-nonsense attitude, and very hard shin and forearm bones. He provided a Continue Reading
Our Friends and Who We Associate With
While reading through Malcom Gladwell’s Tipping Point, one point that he made really stuck with me. He points out that those with whom we spend the most amount of time and build connections are not necessarily those that share the same values with us, but rather those that partake in Continue Reading
The Meaning of Dojang
We discussed the Meaning of Do here, and if you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, I highly encourage you to do so before continuing on. This is because the “Do” in “Dojang” is the same character, and it is critical to understanding “Do” first to truly appreciate Continue Reading
Bruce Lee’s Take on Sparring
After enjoying the book Bruce Lee Artist of Life and using its takeaways towards my 4th Dan Thesis, I decided to purchase Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do by the same author, John Little. The former book dives into Lee’s personal philosophy for life, whereas the latter book dives into his Continue Reading