There Are Many Paths
Violence in Canada
“Violence is what people do when they run out of good ideas.” -James S.A. Corey, Leviathan Wakes There were…
The Lost Arts 1: Skipping Rope
Most of us were, probably, first exposed to skipping rope as a child. During Phys-ed classes, that mean old teacher…
Creativity, Comprehension & Interpretation in Martial Arts
Creativity, Comprehension & Interpretation in the Martial Arts One of the sticking points in martial arts culture seems to be…
Training, Discipline, Violence, Instinct
“I’ve always thought that because of all the Training & Discipline, they would be able to keep in check their…
Violent Perception: The Karate Problem
The Problem with Karate Part 1 Too violent. Not violent enough. Too flashy. Not flashy enough. Not a serious art.…
Winter is Coming. The Wellness Path: Part II
Winter is Coming Expanded From the Winter 2018 KIP newsletter, There will be a lot of snow out there this…
The Wellness Path: Part 1
I’ve been including small Mindfulness/Wellness tips in the occasional e-mail newsletters to people in the know about the Kid’s Initiative…
Kiai: Spirit, Mind, Body and Rock n' Roll
The Kiai made an impression on me about 30+ years ago. I was 12 and had only trained for one…
All Apologies... for The Slog
All Apologies for The Slog Hi, I want to extend my apologies to people who have been following the pages…
The Art of War Part II: The Russian Gambit
“Maskirovka” It is the Russian art of deception. It literally means masking, as in camouflage or disguise used throughout 600…
Classes For Martial Arts
The Kids Initiative Program is coming to your local schools by serving the local Tri-Board area (Limestone, Hastings-Prince Edward and Kawartha-Pine Ridge school boards), from Prince Edward County to Plevna and the Highway 401 corridor from Kingston to Cobourg.