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What you Focus on EXPANDS, EVERY TIME!

* What you Focus on EXPANDS

What you Focus on EXPANDS: If you change your focus you change your life. This is NOT a fuzzy saying BUT FACT. And not "their" facts either. What you Focus on EXPANDS! 

One of the greatest benefits of martial art training is the ability to see life clearly. But that is also a choice. In truth what you focus on expands. This is how the brain works. Here is an article I wrote for the WBA blog a while back explains the REAL science of this. Not to be confused with the pay for play lie-ence of the mainstream. 

What you Focus on EXPANDS

But, you can choose to focus poorly and undo all the good of training. Because it is more then just street defense. Rather it is a journey of the self, a deep look inside to see who you are, and just how powerful you are. This has nothing, and I mean nothing to do with physical training. Your power is NOT linked to how big your muscles are, or how far and fast you can run. That is the vehicle used to look inside. But that vehicle can you your Kata also. Actually that is best. 

When you reach this state you become "hungry" for more. You may have a title like master, but it hold no real meaning to you. It is about what you are still learning, what you still have to learn. How to challenge yourself, and win every time. 

What you Focus on EXPANDS

If you are caught in the FAKE world going on today. This very BAD movie, with endless contradictions, then you feel powerless and believe that their is a political solution to problems caused by the same people you think can resolve them. The masses believe otherwise because they are fools. But, that is also changing very fast now. ALL of this is by design. And if you pay attention to REAL history, what they do not want you to see then you find out that an obsession, addiction to politics is always followed by the failure of the culture.

Then a rebuilding process with those who survive. I know of one man who totally disagrees with me, that is fine. But he SUFFERS and I do not. And I deal in the same world. The dots I see show a big change coming. He sees only darkness. Life has a cycle, and nothing can stop the cycle. But "men" believe they can. Again, FOOLS. 

What you Focus on EXPANDS in Conclusion

What you Focus on EXPANDS in Conclusion

How do I KNOWBecause I can see clearly and connect the dots. That comes from decades of martial art training. And thus far the things I have said would happen, have happened. 

I offer many courses to help you keep learning. 

And the investment is SMALL compared to what I had to invest, But whether you learn from me or someone else please keep moving forward. The world is changing and we MUST have excellent focused and strong people to lead, to rebuild and move on. And that is NOT the cowards you see in reality today. 

My suggestion is Kosho Ryu, because it is a study of natural laws and motion. The Introduction to Kosho is the best way to begin. Here, below are some of the newer content.

1) Kosho Ryu Revisited Series
2) Pressure Points of Kosho Ryu
3) Hapkido Black Belt Certification Course (So cheap right now I am embarrassed, plus it includes grading!)

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Self Control – What makes Idle hands the devils playground?

* Self Control

Self Control - What makes Idle hands the devils playground? An interesting statistic, on average only 2% of the population lives a life of self disciple and self control.

That is a staggeringly low figure. But it explains a lot of what is seen in the world today. When I visited Canada in 2020 I was shocked that I saw the massive amount of body weight the average person had gained. 

One former student of mine added at least 10 kilo to her body.  I would estimate the average person added 20 pounds during the 5 years I was away. I have lost weight in the last few years. Why? I saw the contents of the things being sold as "food." Why we are becoming farmers.

Self Control

My former Dojo has tenets for the students to learn and follow as a way of life. They are as follows:

  • Integrity
  • Courtesy 
  • Self Control (Self Disciple)
  • Commitment
  • Perseverance
  • Indomitable Spirit

Do you see ANY of these practiced by the general public? Here is Romania I do, but I have witnessed very little of this in the west. Which is one of the reason I say the western culture is dead. And the best part these people, with zero on the value scale complain about hard lives. Do you see the connection?

I am NOT special. I am just a man. But, because I am not indoctrinated, and can think freely. Therefore I accept that all things good or bad that happen in my life are my fault. And because I am discipled, I do the things that need to be done to be successful at what I do. I also for the same reason understand I do not know everything, and therefore work to always be learning.

Self Control

Self control is lost in society today. One great example is emotions. People have zero control of their emotions, especially anger. One example recently was when Trump was on CNN begin interviewed by a female anchor. I am not putting down her name because I do not watch CNN, nor do i care who she is, or who she thinks she it. To me, working a CNN makes you a liar by default.

Now love Trump or hate him does not matter. However this pathetic woman is now suing him because he hurt her feelings. This is so pathetic!  But this shows the lack of self control when emotions cannot be controlled, but instead weaponized. I wrote a book a few years back called Mastering the Triple Warmer Meridian which explains how to exploit people like this in a self defense situation. 

Self Control - Are you strong or Weak?

This woman, as an example shows how week and yes pathetic humanity has become. Any person can become strong. But due to the narrative and evil of the powers that be it is now virtuous to be weak. Yet, these alleged leaders are very weak, and cowards. 

And guess which group of people is committing all the crimes? The weak or the strong? If you say strong, you are wrong! The pathetic weak are committing the crimes. Open your eyes and look.

To become strong requires a decision. One to stop being manipulated by the media, the governments, and society. The second to learn to think for yourself! Turn off Facebook, this is like drinking for a toilet. And no, these 500 or more people on your list are not your friends. Many are not even real people.

Go to the Dojo and train, and no you are not going to catch some disease by having contact with people. In truth just the opposite! Stop believe their lies, and it is ALL LIES.

Self Control in Conclusion

Self Control in Conclusion

I am a recluse. I was approached recently by a man who wished to work with me personally. Sorry, that is not ever going to happen. My path is different.

I have a small group of students I teach personally. 

That may expand by one or two over time.  Hard to day. 

Remember in a time of great chaos control of the self is the key to successfully weather this storm. And it is a storm.  Many people like me are opting out of society. This means it will be up to those left to fix the mess once the storm of lies, crimes and evil has passed. 

Change favors the prepared mind. The discipled mind always succeeds. Thank you for reading this article on Self Control.


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The Art of Learning. What successful people do!

* The Art of Learning

The Art of Learning - When in Rome do as the Romans do. I am a high school dropout! And I am proud of that too! Why? Because it required me to motive myself to LEARN. All my life I have pursued knowledge.

But about a year ago I had an epiphany. And it came on a phone called with Hanshi Bruce Juchnik. He asked me "Are you looking for more rank or knowledge?" "I want knowledge, I have enough rank" I replied. 

"Then remember everything you can learn is martial art training." And he was right!

If you are learning IT, that is still part of your training. Therefore anything you learn, learn it well. Do not play, do or do not do. Do not dabble in things. Put yourself in fully, and see who things change for you. 

The Art of Learning

What am I doing right now? Immersing myself in the Romanian language so I can be fluent by January 1st 2024. I require this for my citizenship exam.  Will I make it?

Yes I WILL. I spend about 90 to 120 minutes per day in formal training, and then immerse myself in the language for about 8-10 hours with music and conversation of different types. I have been doing this everyday since October now.

And of course I have martial arts related things to do also, like this article. I "got by" before this, but that is not enough for what I want to do. Build a Dog Rescue requires a very different skill set. 

It is all a process, all the Art of Learning

Here is an example of some of the music. This is Romanian traditional music performed by a woman I have a great deal of respect for, Loredana Groza.

I met her in Brașov not knowing who she was. She simply loved my Huskies. And she had no interest in telling "who" she was either. The reason was humility, she was performing that evening. 

She was so kind, and her love of animals was obvious.  As a modern performer artist, since the late 80's she has dedicated part of her career to bringing traditional music and values to the young. With great success I might add. 

The Art of Learning and Disciple

The art of learning, it is about discipline to learning and training. Success in anything comes from doing things the "average" person is NOT willing to do. Would you dedicate yourself to learning something like I am? Be a white belt always! 

The average person today spends their time on Facebook seeing if people like their posts, or watching lying new media, living in fear. And of course complaining about how hard things are. Yet taking no other action to rectify the situation. 

What is the answer? TRAIN, then train harder so you can learn more, and train harder. Take care of your family, protect them, teach them, and get out of fear.

The Art of Learning in Conclusion

The Art of Learning in Conclusion

The Art of Learning: I am not special, I am disciplined and willing to do what I need to do to be successful. But not like many today. I will NEVER violate my values to make a BUCK. 

Are you like me? Then recommit to your training and learn everything you can! 

When you view your martial art from all aspects of life things become very different.  And very clear. When you view it only as something to be achieved you cheat yourself. Rank does not matter. it is only about the art of leaning.

It has only existed about 100 years. And winning in tournaments does not matter either. Shortly after no one will care any longer. 

But the affect you can an incredible affect on other by living, learning and training BY EXAMPLE, everything by example. 

Loredana has a BIG effect on my life. Why? Because when I found out who she as I decided to look into the music of the country.

It is NOT because she is beautiful Romanian women are all beautiful. My significant other is gorgeous. 

But that part of my life is unseen. Thank you for reading The Art of Learning.


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Death of the Dojo. What is the Future of Martial Arts?

* Death of the Dojo

Death of the Dojo. What is the Future of Martial Arts? We live in a time of unprecedented, in all of history, corruption of not just government, but all aspects of education, medicine, law, and business.

I believe that we have arrived at a time of the death of the Dojo. Not the end of teaching, but rather the commercial martial art school. So, let me explain. 

First we MUST take a look at the education system, or lack thereof in the Western Culture. It has become totally USELESS. But it has been this way for a very long time.

Death of the Dojo

Today if I had school age children they would NOT BE ALLOWED in the corrupt and WOKE school system seen today. They are taught perversion, by perverts. And you can call me bigot a thousand times over and it does not matter. Right is right and wrong is wrong. Their names mean less than nothing to me!

And a large number of parents think this way also. But there are problems with this. Because the martial art industry also has a large number of very dark instructors committing many crimes against the student. And I have been seeing this growing for decades. 

Do you believe the parents who no longer trust the education system will trust you? Dream on! I would not today put my children in ANY activity I was not directly involved in myself.

Death of the Dojo

It is going to be time to PROVE your worth to the community you practice within. For one, right now, by standing up against this corruption. It is time to choose sides. And this has nothing to do with politics. Politics is a lie anyways. This is right vs wrong, good vs evil. Not making a choice is a BIG choice! I want nothing to do with fence sitters. 

Myself, I would NEVER leave my child alone with anyone ever again. When the politician, law makers and educator tell you pedophilia is just a sexual choice then there is NO COMMON GROUND for any discussion. I believe this is a crime against humanity and should be punished BY LAW to the extent of the death penalty. I do not consider these "people" to be no longer human. The same for the martial arts instructors who have committed these crimes.

Death of the Dojo in Conclusion

Death of the Dojo in Conclusion

I believe the teaching of martial arts will return to the old ways. You will seeing smaller Dojo's, family teachings again.

And a balanced approach to teachings without the obsession seen today with sport. Martial arts is a journey of life, not a trophy or a rank.

Everything in balance, extremes are always unhealthy for all aspects of life. Thank you for taking time to read this article. Checkout the Dojo I am building in Romania here. Checkout our History of Martial Arts here.  Thank you for reading this article on the Death of the Dojo. We can change this prediction.

It is time to go back to the old ways, and this includes society in general. 


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* Self Empowerment - The Journey Within

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