Blog 11: Martial Arts, Toothpaste, the Scientist and the Caveman, Part 1
Toothpaste Breathing I basically live at the dojo, so I have a toothbrush and toothpaste here. Otherwise my teeth would fall out. Also, I have great breath because I’m a great partner. The tube of toothpaste that I’m using right now is
Blog: Legends of Kung Fu, Part 2
Kung Fu and the Shaolin Monks Before Da Mo arrived, the monks at Shaolin Temple spent their days hunched over desks, translating texts and sutras. As a result, they were in dismal physical shape. Da Mo found the monks falling asleep
Blog: Legends of Kung Fu, Part 1
Legends of Kung Fu According to legend, Kung Fu was invented at Shaolin temple in China by an Indian monk named Bodhidharma (Da Mo), who also is the founder of Zen. This is his story: Bodhidharma was born the son of the
Blog: New Year’s Resolutions, Part 2
Break it down Rather than focusing on the end result (which can be overwhelming, especially if your goal is substantial), focus on the first step. If your goal is to write a book, begin with the outline, or the first chapter,
Blog: New Year’s Resolutions, Part 1
New Year’s Resolutions This is my favorite time of year. This is the time of year that lives can change. When I started practicing martial arts with Sifu Brown I was 17 years old. I had never tried meditating before, nor had
