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 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…