Category: aikido

Dona Nobis Pacem

I was tagged by Shinade for Mimi’s Blog Blast For Peace. I am happy to participate because I believe in peace. Thanks to Shinade for designing my peace globe!
I rarely ever suffer from a lack of blogging inspiration and it screams out of my soul like erupting lava; endlessly, constantly, incessantly and cannot be stopped. [...]

November 6, 2008 · Filed Under philosophy, world peace

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A Martial Arts Lesson in Compassion

A brilliant martial arts instructor, Dr. Donald Green (a PhD in both psychology and sociology and master of Moo Duk Kwan or “school of martial virtue” - a hardcore Korean kicking art) told me once while referring to another student who was full of his own egotism, “Listen closely to what he says - and [...]

October 5, 2008 · Filed Under critical thinking, philosophy

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Dim Mak: Are One Touch Knockouts Real?

If you’re at all familiar with martial arts (karate, kung-fu, etc.) you’ve probably heard of Dim Mak (which translates to ‘press artery’), aka the poison touch or poison hand among many slang terms. This is where a highly skilled martial arts expert touches you and you are knocked out or killed without any apparent force. [...]

August 12, 2008 · Filed Under critical thinking, life personal

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Self Hypnosis: How To Hypnotize Yourself

I explain step by step exactly how to hypnotize yourself. Self hypnosis is easy to do and is a great way to learn how to relax and stay focused. I was taught self hypnosis as a child, and it has served me well in many areas of my life.
First, let’s dispel the common myths about [...]

July 2, 2008 · Filed Under Nutrition - Health, thought

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Aikido: The Peaceful Resolution of Conflict

Whenever I’ve written a “deep” article in the past, I’ve noticed that few people are interested. I hope you read this one. I’ve been a little burned out on blogging and have been taking a little break. I feel better now:)
When it comes to the subjects of religion and philosophy, I rarely share my views [...]

April 25, 2008 · Filed Under philosophy, politics, thought, world peace

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Seeing Through Illusion In Blogging

THANKS TO ALL
First, I want to say thank you to all the people who have come to this humble site this week and left some awesome comments. I have made several new friends and I say to you all, welcome to my blog! As my good friends here already know, this blog is my [...]

September 27, 2007 · Filed Under Haiku, blogging, poetry, thought

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