Martial Thoughts

Thoughts on the Wall Street Occupation

Published on 2012-02-02 16:15:01

This post is a little late and I almost deleted it but the movement looks like it coming back with the warmer weather.  While I doubt the OWS movement ever take serious hold, I will post this… Let me say I am encouraged to see people finally getting involved in the process of government.  Unfortunately [...]

Hard Work ≠ Exercise

Published on 2012-01-24 04:41:59

Don’t take the title wrong, I am not making light of hard work.  I have engaged in hard work most of my life, real hard work.  I’ve work construction pouring concrete for 10+ hours a day, raising houses, roofing in the middle of summer and digging ditches.  Real hard work not the kind you hear [...]

Hot Lead Self Defense

Published on 2012-01-23 20:37:10

Before sharing the following perhaps I should make a few things clear… I am a Martial Artist and as such I believe in defending yourself, regardless of the means.  I am a firm believer in the Right to Bear Arms as a protection from evil and government alike.  I believe in exhausting ALL reasonable avenues [...]

Does Age Matter?

Published on 2012-01-17 20:40:46

I’ve been asked this question many times. Invariably I respond with, No. But does it? On some level, of course it does, but what does that mean? Interestingly I started to write this post back in November of 2007, a little over 4 years ago!  Guess I needed some time (and age) to gain the [...]

Merry Christmas!

Published on 2011-12-24 23:00:54

Merry Christmas…Eve…

Published on 2011-12-23 23:00:05

    My favorite holiday is almost here!  Christmas was, is and always will be my favorite holiday.  No not because of the present (though that is a nice touch) it is because of the spirit of Christmas.  If that doesn’t make sense then I am sorry to say you don’t have it…the Spirit that [...]

High-Tech Security

Published on 2011-12-13 20:56:27

I practice High-Tech Security: I have six locks on my door all in a row.  When I go out, I lock every other one.  I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three! While this is meant as a joke, there is a lot of common sense [...]

Can You Say Merry Christmas?

Published on 2011-12-10 12:37:54

This post is a bit stream of consciousness and a bit reflection.  I was out Christmas shopping today, people were pleasant enough but not once did anyone say Merry Christmas, not once did anyone say Happy Holiday’s, it was kind of sad.  It didn’t make me sad, it just seemed sad.  Have we become so [...]

Pearl Harbor Day

Published on 2011-12-07 12:46:50

This is a day should be remembered by everyone but especially Martial Artists as a reminder to always be vigilant.  

Meditation Point #132 – Crisis

Published on 2011-12-05 22:20:44

A friend of mine is going through a very difficult time.  It is hard watching someone deal with a crisis in their life when there isn’t a lot you can do for them but be there for them as a friend.  I’ve been thinking about this fact for the past week and wondering if there [...]