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Walking the Path of Budo a Warriors Way of Life

* Walking the Path of Budo a Warriors Way of Life

Path of Budo: What is Budo? Budo is a philosophy and a way of life that utilizes the Martial Arts as a means of self-improvement.

And in our "modern" world it is a path followed by very few.  While there are many who disagree with me, and there is none so blind as those who "will" to not see. And there are also many who agree 100 percent with me. And this is why today the World Budo Alliance is so very important. 

A while back on wrote an article on my Kyusho Jitsu World Alliance Blog called New Martial Art Paradigm. The reaction to this article was interesting. And while most people who read it agreed, one former student of mine did not. And I want to add that is fine! This gentlemen has about 18 years in the arts, and was once an excellent student. But I am curious if his views will be the same in another 10 years?

Path of Budo - Fix Yourself First

Today there are so many people in the world with strong opinions on how the world should be run. An example is from when I was hosting my own YouTube like video platform, and there was a young woman there, who was posting her content on the fediverse weekly. 

She talked about the challenges of her life, and in many ways she was a mess. And yet, she had very strong communist opinions on how to fix things. Most of all I have zero tolerance for communism! However I was curious to listen to her. 

This lady was the consummate victim. Yet, she knew her ideology, which has always ended in genocide, would fix the world. Very intelligent lady, yet very, very foolish. Perhaps if she took charge of her life, learned to walk the path of Budo by getting involved in a real values based martial art her view would be different. 

If every person were to fix the mess that is their own life, the world would be a exponentially better place.

The Path of Budo

* Path of Budo

What is the path of Budo? It is about creating and maintaining a life based on values, ethics and a moral code. And the mother of these ethic is integrity.

To always tell the truth, or at very least to STOP LYING.  Today in the failed western culture lying is considered to be virtue. Politicians, and countless others build careers on lying. 

So who am I to even write this article?

I am just a simple man, living a simple life. Walking the path of Budo,  working to make myself a better man each and every day. 

What is my path? Each day I have a routine I follow without exception. I am early to bed and early to rise.

Most days I am up to work within my business at 4:00. It has been this way all my life, but I refocused this in 2016 when I moved to Romania.


Path of Budo - My Personal Code
  • Learn through humility, by example
  • Only speak if I have something of value to say
  • Tell the Truth or at least never lie
  • Look inside for answers

I realize and know that my body is a gift, and I take care of it. I eat good food, and only to the point of satisfaction not being FULL. Excess is UGLY. And I do NOT ingest chemicals, ever, under any circumstances. Meditation is used daily to keep my mind calm, and focuses. Most of all I try to learn something new each and every day.

And that is easy to do, as on a grand scale I am wise enough to know I know nothing.

Plus I do life as a recluse. In my opinion, and it is only my opinion, a vast majority of society today lack morals, ethics and values. Therefore I keep to myself. Other peoples opinions of me are none of my business. Nor am I interested. I know the "bullshido" guys have attacked me many times. But reading that is like sitting in a washroom stall reading the writing on the walls. Worthless.  This type of conduct lacks all ethics and moral values. But it is their right to do so! 

Path of Budo - Martial Art Training

The training found in the martial art is not about winning a competition. It is not about beating someone up who attacks you.  And it is certainly not a bragging point, showing off to people about how great you are. Actually that is pathetic.

Martial Art training is a vehicle by which the mind is used to control the body. This then makes both the body and mind stronger. Most all this leads the mind to connect deeply with spirit. The essence of who we really are. Not the lie of the culture as to whom they wish us to be.

You develop clear vision, seeing the world for what it really is. 

Budo is a journey

I have been in the martial arts world going on 40 years now. And I must say I do not know where the time has gone. Hence I have learned something very important. The benefits of martial art training come with time. And the more time the greater the benefits too. 

People do fall from the path. Perhaps the path is not for everyone. I really do not know. But after decades of teaching I have noticed something very interesting and important. When someone falls from the path, more times then not, their values vanish as they are wooed by a culture of zero values, where greed is a virtue.

Path of Budo

Many former students have gotten in trouble with the law, ended up with addiction issues also. Budo is a life path, not a quick fix.

Part of that journey is teaching. Most of all I believe teaching is a responsibility. I began teaching as a green belt in my instructors school. That led to me opening my own Dojo called Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts 15 years later. While I am no longer involved in the school I do still teach Kyusho Jitsu. 

However I am planning to build a Dojo on my property. With any luck construction will begin in 2022. 

Path of Budo in Conclusion

Path of Budo in Conclusion

The values found walking the path of Budo are very important to the world and society in general, It is not too late to change the direction people follow today.

I hope you enjoyed this article on the Path of Budo.

Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day! Keep Learning!

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Al vostru în arte,
Mare Maestru Art Mason

* Grand Master Art Mason

Tenets of Martial Art Training – Returning to Values of Old

* Tenets of Martial Art Training

Tenets of Martial Art Training: Back in 2003 in Orlando Florida I was very honoured and privileged to have a coffee with Grand Master Joon Rhee.

We spoke at this time about the direction the martial art world was headed in.

I will never forget him asking me if I had Tenets at my school, Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts. When I told him I did he smiled and asked me what they were.

These Tenets of Martial Art Training are:
  1. Integrity
  2. Courtesy
  3. Self Control
  4. Commitment
  5. Perseverance
  6. Indomitable Spirit

When I told him these he smiled and said GOOD. A martial art without tenets, without a code of ethics is simply only barbarianism

And I agree 100 percent

Tenets of Martial Art Training - Lost values

The DEAD but not yet buried Western Culture has NO VALUES left. Values have been replaced by WOKE ideologies and lies of a world obsessed with politics. Believe the BS of the men and women who have always lied to them. Unable to think critically. Blindly following the words of those who rule them. That is very sad.

Today we have ring fighting that has no worth at all. It is only violence for glory. Glory is a function of the EGO and not just worthless but in my view EVIL. People worship other people who prove they are worthless by their lack of values, and even honestly.

I could name tens of thousands of these phony people, sport "stars" and celebrities. And I have no issue passing judgement on this. 

This is NOT martial arts. Nor should it be the behavior of a martial artists. The World Budo Alliance is about promoting the values of martial art training, not promoting an agenda of destroying path of Budo with the LIE of "social justice." 

Today much of the martial art taught is for the young. That makes it an activity, not a lifelong path. I want to see the Tenets of Martial Art Training, the values of the old masters return. 

Tenets of Martial Art Training in Conclusion

Tenets of Martial Art Training conclusion

I am hoping that those of you reading this are men and women who want to bring values back to the martial arts, and to the world.

Change happens one person at a time and becomes exponential after. That is why I have brought the World Budo Alliance back to life.

To bring like minded people together, and get back to real martial art training and study. Getting back to martial arts begin a way of life, not a weekend activity to stroke the ego of the student and instructor.

I hope you enjoyed this article called Tenets of Martial Art Training.


The lost art of learning is one of the major reasons why the world is in the shape it is in. People want to know, be advises by liars calling themselves experts because they got a degree from an indoctrination camp. What is called college in the west.

life is a path of learning, not knowing. I am wise because I know that I know nothing. Therefore I continue the journey.

Back in 1938 Napoleon Hill stated that only 2% of the world' population are capable of critical thinking. From what I see today this is very accurate. 

However the 98% are sure they are right because they saw it "online." This must change and change soon if we are ever going to move forward, 

Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day! Keep Learning!

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Al vostru în arte,
Mare Maestru Art Mason

Grand Master Art Mason

All Knowledge is Self Knowledge – Truth of Learning

* All Knowledge is Self Knowledge

All Knowledge is Self Knowledge - Truth of Learning. Today we are living in an extraordinary time. And if you base it on the theory of Yin Yang we are living in a predominate YIN state.

A time of great chaos. It is a time were wrong is right and lying is virtuous.

 People are beginning to wake up and realize something is wrong. Very wrong. However, for those of us who are awake we are now seeing the tide turning.

 As we begin to go from yin back to yang. Chaos to order.

All Knowledge is Self Knowledge - Chaos and Order

The educational system we have had for the last 100 years is a joke. Sorry to you "teachers" but you "had" a mission and sold out for a paycheck. All Knowledge is Self Knowledge, that is a truth of learning.

And since All Knowledge is Self Knowledge if you teach lies and falsehoods to people, this will cause conflict in the brain and lead to cognitive dissonance. And you will soon find out everything you think you know or believe about the world is a lie. 

Martial Art training, real martial art training is a road to real learning. And what do I mean by "REAL" martial arts? A martial art that teaches VALUES, not politically correct bullshit, or that SPORT and winning is what matters. The values of OLD must be taught because they work! The experiment of the western culture has failed! And it fail a long time ago! 

All Knowledge is Self Knowledge - Teaching Real Martial Arts

In martial arts, real martial arts the teacher uses movement of the body to link into the mind. The student learns thought movement to use the mind to make the body do amazing things.

However with everything in  balance. Kata is a way to do this. But not rushing from one simple kata to another to get a new belt. That does nothing! You need a deep understand of the movement. To feel everything that happens within the body. How the hips rotate, what moves first.

Back when I was in Canada I made a few appearances at my former Dojo. I figured I would teach some classes. And the students are good people. But with the exception of one or two are not truly students of the martial arts

Why do I say this? Because they were excited about seeing me, like I was a celebrity, not about learning what I know. I do not matter. The almost of 40 years of full time learning I have done is what matters. 

As the saying goes, "seek not to be like the master, instead seek what the master sought." 

All Knowledge is Self Knowledge

This is a famous quote from Bruce Lee. And it is my favorite of all his quotes.  But I do not idolize Bruce Lee. Today people worship other people and honestly it makes me sick. People are only people. And 99% of the people who get worshiped are evil, horrible people! Because they begin to think they are god like.

However perhaps they have knowledge that may help you? That knowledge is what matters. Not what song they sung, or what movie why starred in. Honestly who cares! I want to learn what James Mitose knew, the history of the art. That is my focus.

Better to be a good person, than a great person. The martial arts needs good people. We don't need loud mouth stars. 

And the martial arts needs a new paradigm. One of learning, training, and without ego. Today the martial arts world is FULL of EGO.  Most of all where ego thrives, values die. The ego that speaks the loudest knows the least. 

I have been very blesses to have met some very good people. Men who put their ego aside to TEACH me what they knew so I could REMEMBER what I already did know. Learning about myself.  Learning is really only remembering.

And when you walk this path you connect to your true self. Body to Mind to Spirit. That is the path, that is the goal. Not fame and fortune of a championship.

All Knowledge is Self Knowledge in Conclusion

All Knowledge is Self Knowledge in Conclusion

A complete martial art system includes much more than just punching and kicking. It is a study of the natural laws. This includes healing, writing, even growing herbs. All things. Kosho is a complete martial art

I have not taught in a Dojo as an operator for about  5 years or more. 

And my days of running a Dojo, a commercial Dojo are finished. I have no plans any longer to travel and teach Kyusho either.  However I am going to build a Dojo on my compound at home where I will teach some selected students.

Thank you for reading All Knowledge is Self Knowledge

If you also believe we need to get back to the teachings of old, have a new paradigm of martial arts consider joining us here at the World Budo Alliance


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I hope you enjoyed reading All Knowledge is Self Knowledge.

Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day! Keep Learning!

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Mare Maestru Art Mason

* Grand Master Art Mason

The White Belt Mindset – Knowing You Know Nothing

* White Belt Mindset

The White Belt Mindset - Knowing You Know Nothing: Life is a journey, not a destination.

Today you will hear a lot of very politically motivated people saying "trust the experts." Well in my 6 decades on this earth I have not yet met someone I would consider to be an expert. I am have known some smart people, experts, not really.

I am not an expert, and I have been in the arts almost 40 years.

The White Belt Mindset

In fact I wrote an article a few years back called "a martial artist is NOT a self defense expert." and this is 100 percent truth.

Yet many, especially the "combat system" people act like they have all the answers. If they were honest they would admit they have a few answers, but not all the answers. And it they have integrity they would also be searching to learn more. But the Western Culture does not work that way. Today everyone is an "expert" in something. Especially if they read it on Facebook.

The White Belt Mindset is about the art of learning. And no matter how long you have been in the martial arts world you should be still seeking knowledge. The martial arts is not supposed to be about fighting or winning tournaments. It should be about self disciple, self improvement and self protection last.  Self Defense is a byproduct

Martial art training should be about developing the Body, the Mind and Spirit. With a dramatic increase in FOCUS. And the byproducts of a calm mind, one without extremes of uncontrolled emotional outbursts, is self defense. Self Defense is very difficult without a calm mind. 

I am the wisest man in the world

The White Belt Mindset, yes, I am a wise man! That is because I know I know nothing. And I am excited, I have the White Belt Mindset, this is because I know there is so much to learn. And this is so very exciting. 

When you think you have arrived, you are missing everything! Currently after beginning one journey 20 years ago, I am reviewing and learning more about the Natural Laws of the Octagon. The very complete martial art of Kosho Ryu. And I am loving it! 

Now Kosho Ryu may not be for you. But something will be! Expand you knowledge. The more you learn the more you gain. You can tell those in the ruts of believing they have all the answer by how they attack others. Take a look at how the martial arts world has attacked George Dillman. And by people who have never met him, but they still know. What pathetic crap,

The White Belt Mindset

If you do not like him, fine that is your choice. But what he is doing is NOT anyone's business, unless he or she is committing a crime. I speak out very strongly about a majority of high profile people who are committing crimes against humanity. 

When you rage on another martial artists most of the time it is because of jealousy. That is pathetic. 

Learning and Health

Learning is brain health. Aside from the major corruption issues in western medicine it has been shown by some real scientists that learning can prevent the onset of many diseases and conditions of the brain. 

Everyday I work to keep the White Belt Mindset by learning something. Aside from different aspects of martial art training I am also learning Romanian, and I love this. Plus each day because I host my own web server the operating system of Linux.

I do not allow a single day to go by without learning something. Even when it comes to pressure points, after 2 decades I still have those "ah ha" moments. 

The White Belt Mindset in Conclusion

The White Belt Mindset -  Conclusion

Today I am in great favor of people getting back to the basics in the martial arts world and teaching the real thing.

 Traditional Martial Arts with the focus on tenets, and ethics. We have had enough sport in all fields to last a century. 

When something becomes an obsession is becomes a mental health illness. I hope you enjoyed reading The White Belt Mindset.


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I resurrected the World Budo Alliance for the purpose of bringing the like minded martial artist and teachers together. To further the values we learned in the arts to a society devoid of values. Please consider joining us!

Thank you for taking the time to read this article The White Belt Mindset! I hope you will consider joining us.

Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day! Keep Learning!

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Al vostru în arte,
Mare Maestru Art Mason

Grand Master Art Mason

Code of Budo: Patience is a Path to Understanding Life

* Code of Budo: Patience

Code of Budo: Patience: Martial Arts training, the path of Budo is NOT what the masses and a majority of martial artist believe. Some of the modern masters have a deep understanding of this.

However they are a minority. This needs to be, and must be changed.

 Today what is called "martial arts" is just another example of instant gratification and glory. 

And that is a superficial as a Facebook "like." It is meaningless. Martial Arts is a way of life, not a hobby.

Yet many build their self esteem based on this ideal. 

Code of Budo

Budo is NOT about sport, or proving ones self to others. That is a falsehood. This article is part one of a series I am going to do on the path known as Budo. This is the Code of Budo: Patience. And patience is a DEAD virtue in the Western Culture.

Recently I wrote an article called Gratitude for Martial Art Training which in a way is also part of this series. 

Budo is a path, it is a path of self disciple. Without self disciple people become self righteous, egotistical, lazy and corrupt. We see this in the world each and every day. However we as martial artist must learn to lead by example. If we are discipled, we show the world what disciple means.

Code of Budo: Patience

We are living in very difficult times. Mental illness, fear and anger are the state in which a large percent of people are living. And this is the result of apathy. Decades of apathy have allowed the corrupt to usurp the world.  

Apathy, another "sin" of thinking. 

* My Home Romania

However the tide is turning slowly. While it appears the world is going to hell in a hand cart, there is actually much improvement. However if you are still following the liars of the world you will not see this. And we have been lied to our entire lives. 

But we, as a society devoid of patience, believe the great lie of instant everything, and therefore people suffer. This is the 1st Nobel Truth of Buddhism, "Life is suffering," However while pain is a fact of life, suffering is a optional. Personally I OPT OUT.

Code of Budo

But those who have spent a lifetime walking the path of Budo understand the Code of Budo: Patience.

As a child I was taught by my mother that "anything worth having is worth waiting for." And the wonderful things coming down the road as the evil we are seeing today is burning itself out, is very worth waiting for. But like everyone, I would still love to have it now.

However the law of patience tells me I have to wait. 

Code of Budo - Training is the Path

* My Home Romania

Training is the vehicle down the path of Budo.  We training our bodies physically by controlling our minds. Making our minds stronger. As the mind develops it connects to our source, God, the higher self, whatever you wish to call it. But mindless training does not contain this benefit.

There are other vehicles, meditation as an example.

These benefits comes from training in a complete system. Otherwise Body - Mind -Spirit does not happen. My root art is Hapkido, and that is FAR from complete. This is why i branched out my training after 16 years in my root art to include Kosho Ryu, because it is a close to complete as you will find in modern times. 

Learning is a lifetime journey. Find things to expand your mind and thinking. 

Code of Budo - Patience teaches all

The Code of Budo: Patience is a true virtue. And when you begin to become patient you see the world differently. Right now, I am waiting on a life changing event personally. While I will not discuss the event I am not alone in this.

And even though I really want and need this to happen, I am learning something very important. I am grateful down to my soul for having the opportunity to be part of it. Having developed the clear vision to see what is happening. And the great health to enjoy what will happen. I am patient like never before. 

And my entire life has brought me to this point. This is is also for me a 40 year path of martial art training. This is what I have done all my adult life.

Now every person can do this. It is possible what you do for a living, or what you hobbies are can take you down a similar path. I can only speak from my point of view. But my dear mother walked the path of Budo, but did so via a different vehicle. 

Put yourself into a patient place.

Code of Budo

* My Home Romania

Code of Budo: My mother was truly my mentor in life. I unlike many people had a great childhood. My father pasted when I was 19. But my mother lived a very long life by today's standard to 96 years. 

At the time of her passing on August 11th 2016 I was in need of change. 

Years before I had decided to close my Dojo, Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts and move to Romania. I chose Romania for many reasons.

Mom and I talked about this at length. She was not afraid of death and in truth welcomed it.

I took care of her at home right up to her last breath. Unlike the western culture, a failed culture believes, the elderly are the responsibility of their children. Not something to be discarded to "homes" to die alone because "you" need a better car. And mom and dad are now inconvenient to your "wants" in life. 

Code of Budo

And because of my upbringing, and with my plans in life I learned what was most important. With my son Scott at my side we put her last years as the most important thing for us and our lives. We could not, and would not move on until she left this life.

And I am grateful beyond words for the change to do this.

After she pasted Scott and I moved to Romania, which is where we call home today. We live a very simple life, without ANY unnecessary possessions. Most people would not like this life. We love it!

But it is the path of Budo that allows us to live out of the "status quo" and a life of consumption for consumption sake. The lie that the more you :own: the happier you will be. 

"The less I have the more I gain."

Code of Budo in Conclusion

Code of Budo: Patience in Conclusion

I can only talk from my life perspective. That may or may not resonate with you, But if it makes you think then I have done what I wanted.

Your experiences are you own and only you know if you are on a path of development or decline. 

And those people who were once in my life, many have mocked me for my choices. I find this humorous. Now my entire world has been martial arts all my adult life, so these "mockers" are former students.

But, if I was to address the things said I would ask them if they are happy. Mocking is a sign of the many different low thinking aspects of life. Those who live a life in envy.

While life is always a challenge, the path of Budo has brought me much joy and contentment. Patience is a key aspect of this path. But patience must be learned and practiced. And when you fall, you stand up and begin to walk once again. 

Patience is a virtue beyond measure in a world devoid of virtue. 

I hope you enjoyed the Code of Budo.


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Thank you for the time to read this article the Code of Budo. The images scene here are from the mountains of Romania with the exception of the first image. 

Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day! Keep Learning!

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Al vostru în arte,
Mare Maestru Art Mason

* Grand Master Art Mason

Gratitude for Martial Arts Training provides great wisdom

* Gratitude for Martial Arts Training

Gratitude for Martial Arts Training: We are living in a very special time in history. The world is at war. An information war. Governments are out of control, the education, medical, and big tech are corrupt, proudly, and mockingly show this. And the failing Western Culture shows is now for all to see.  Lies, deceit, cowardice, and backstabbing are now considered to be virtuous. 

And the martial arts world is a mess too. Dojo's, especially traditional ones closing their doors because of dystopian restrictions. Yet "sport" because it is big money survives. There is not science in anything they claim science in. It is lying for the sake of profit. 

People are proudly "self entitled." So very PATHETIC! 

Strength is now considered weakness and weakness strength.

Gratitude for Martial Arts Training

Gratitude for Martial Arts Training: Gratitude is and always has been the way forward. And Gratitude for Martial Arts Training has always been a big part of my adult life. And this gratitude has led me down of path of great opportunity and learning. 

An example of what I am talking about is pressure points. Over 20 years ago I started learning Kyusho Jitsu from Grand Master Steve Stewart. And Kyusho is a controversial subject.

Why is that?

It takes time, training and dedication. But so many martial art masters are so egotistical, so self righteous, that not knowing it means they must attack those who do. They rarely attack me anymore because I take no prisoners. Their "opinions" are worthless to me. So they do not bother to try to bully me. 

Gratitude for Martial Arts Training

Bullying, egotism, jealousy and greed are a very low vibrations of thinking, and are so very pathetic. If they had open minds and were grateful, then doors would open for them. And they would not need to lie to make themselves feel better about their training and their life. 

I am the wisest man because I know I know nothing! Life is about learning. And successful learning, not indoctrination, thus creating a vast knowledge, and strong mind and a connection to spirit. 

Gratitude, like love is a HIGH vibration thought process. And it is the way of the warrior. True warriors, not those pretending.  This is one reason for me resurrecting the WBA. To unite martial artist of a like mind. 

Gratitude for Martial Arts Training in Conclusion

Gratitude for Martial Arts Training Article Conclusion

I am hoping to expand the World Budo Alliance to something bigger than it once was. And as time goes by I will be looking for directors and contributor. But right now I am building. You can list your Dojo FREE, become a member FREE and I even send out free membership certificates. 

I am doing all the work, and covering all the costs. I am not looking for money for this project from anyone! But the funny thing, and it is a reflection of society, only a small percent to apply say "thank you" for the certificates. 

This speaks VOLUMES about the martial art industry today. That Gratitude for Martial Arts Training or anything in life in general is DEAD. But I have an Eidetic memory. They will not do well with us here at the WBA.

I hope you enjoyed Gratitude for Martial Arts Training. Life is a path and that path is about learning. Martial Art training is the perfect vehicle to do so!


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Grand Master Art Mason

Traditional Martial Arts Training. Learning the Wisdom of Old

* Traditional Martial Arts Training

Traditional Martial Arts Training: It is almost 40 years since I wrapped a white belt around my crisp new Gi and began a journey that still continues today. And I came from a traditional martial art system of Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do with a perhaps 5 percent sport aspect.  Now Hapkido has no Kata, which was the Tae Kwon Do aspect of the art. 

I spent 16 years to 4th Dan Black Belt with this teacher. A great man.

But as the years past by I watched as sport began to take over the arts, and my teacher who was a national level competitor told me this was was NOT good thing.

And I must agree with him 10,000 percent.

Traditional Martial Arts Training

The training of the old masters was in my view today the very best way. But it includes something that society does not want today, something called HARD WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY. And people do not want this, but rather seeking instant gratification. This does not hurt the martial arts, it hurts the people who are simply too lazy and self righteous to do the work.

And those who want hard work have been sold a pack of lies that MMA and being a champion is the way go, and this is what "martial arts" really means.

Sorry I disagree. 

Traditional Martial Arts Training

Ring fighting today is pure barbarianism with the crowd and fighters screaming for blood.  There is a MMA school back in my city of birth, who was when I was running my Dojo Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts , advertising an image of a fighter being punched in the face and blood spraying from his mouth along side of a cute child and the caption "we teach kids too."

And IDIOT parents actually enrolled with this clown. He has no morals or values and betrayed his teacher, a great man of tradition to open his fight club. I cannot respect this or him. Sadly this is becoming the norm, not the exception to the norm. Today lying is considered virtue.

Traditional Martial Arts Training

His goal was to put me out of business and he said this publicly. However he failed. I got out of the business for a different reason.

Traditional Martial Arts Training is what I believe in, and with the VALUES lacking in society today, this training as the cornerstone of teaching and practice. And this is why I brought the World Budo Alliance back to life. It is to find like minded martial artists and teachers to come together to form a strong union. 

One of respect, values and continuing the teaching. From there promoting these benefits to the world. 

Traditional Martial Arts Training - Tenets of my Dojo

Back in 2003 I had the great honour and privilege of having a coffee with Grand Master Joon Rhee. He asked me about of my school had Tenets and a Student Creed. I told him yes, and I also had a Black Belt Creed.

His words were "a martial art without tenets and values is barbarianism,"

I could not agree more. 

My Tenets are: 
  • Integrity
  • Courtesy
  • Self Control
  • Commitment
  • Perseverance 
  • Indomitable Spirit

Is this what the martial arts world is teaching today? Or is it just a love of money?

My Student Creed

"I develop myself physically and mentally based on the martial art spirit."

"And I will ONLY fight to protect my life and the lives or others."

" I achieve my fullest potential in developing knowledge, honesty and strength"

These are the values of Traditional Martial Arts Training! Not the blood and guts garbage out there today! And these are the values we need are society to be built on. Not lies, deceit, propaganda and tyranny. That is barbarianism at its full maturity.

Traditional Martial Arts Training in Conclusion

Traditional Martial Arts Training Conclusion

I hope you will join me on this journey to being back the values of the old ways.

Age brings wisdom. The masters of old were very wise.

The benefits of martial art training come with TIME. 

And the benefits of training is what develops GOOD, strong and righteous people. Not politically correct liars and self serving manipulators.

Thank you for your time in reading this article called Traditional Martial Arts Training.


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I hope you enjoyed Traditional Martial Arts Training.

Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day! Keep Learning!

Vă mulțumesc pentru timpul acordat și o zi minunată! Continua sa inveti!

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Mare Maestru Art Mason

Grand Master Art Mason
World Budo Alliance