And ...it was awesome! I felt the presence of my master instructor across the dojo, as I practiced kicks on the heavy bag. I knew he was watching and so, I did a bit of showing off. A Retired South Korean military (ROK Armed Forces) and a sixth degree black belt, his experiential wisdom was … Continue reading The Day My Ego Got a Smack-Down
Somewhere, back in the early 1800’s, Thomas Palmer, in an effort to encourage American schoolchildren to do their homework, he wrote in his teacher’s manual, “’Tis a lesson you should heed, try, try again. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Shortly after that, Edward Hickson put the phrase in his ‘Moral Song’ … Continue reading If at First You Do Succeed, Try, Try Again
“I know Kung Fu”, said Neo (The Matrix). Wouldn’t it be great if we could just “jack-in” and upload knowledge directly into our brains? Is it upload or download? I don’t know. But, a four-year degree is completed in an hour with no effort. Martial Artist, Yogi, or pianist. Just sit back and relax. Hmm. … Continue reading Kung Fu in 5 Easy Steps
I Am No Yogi 