Our word this week is Application. We’ve already talked about Function and the two go hand in hand, but in this case I want to talk about the application of

Last week we talked about form when it comes to mastery. This week we will cover function. To a martial artist, or any practical person really, a technique or method

The word Form has many definitions, especially because of martial arts. Here we will not necessarily be talking about mastery of the various forms, katas, kuens or poomsae that permeate

I will start this week’s word, Aptitude, with a quote: “Your friends will believe in your potential, your enemies will make you live up to it.” This statement exemplifies what

Not so much a word of the week, but on Halloween and Samhain for some of us, a culmination of our word of the month, Fear, is called for. I

Fear and Self-Discovery are usually not terms you hear together, but I’ve found a lot of times they actually go hand in hand. When something causes you to be afraid,

Our word this week is self-discipline. Self-discipline is a staple of martial arts and many activities that require you to work hard and train hard and practice hard. The question

This week’s word is Fearless, a direct opposite of fear. Or is it? Many people who do things that are considered above the norm, like firefighters, military and police, daredevils,