Other than a few random sheltered individuals, most people know who the Jedi are. Who doesn’t love master Yoda and even have a special place in their hearts for Darth Vader, the Jedi who was led astray by his anger and the dark side? What if the Jedi were real people? Who might they be? … Continue reading Jedi Lifestyle: 3 Ways to Use the Force
Author: The Philosophical Fighter
The snooze button is stronger than You? Read this! -Reblog
How often do you hit the snooze button? Maybe this short post will help.
The Books You Read Are Safe…
Do they reveal things about you or the world around you that make you pause to remember, reflect, or regret? If the answer is no, then what you are reading is safe.
Recap and Highlights of the US Sumo Nationals 2019 – Reblog
Here is a recap of the US Sumo Nationals where I and4 others from Georgia competed. I took Silver in the new weight class even though I weighed in as a lightweight. It was fun. We will do it again next year.
The US Sumo Nationals wrapped up last Saturday (2/9/2019), and what a great day of sumo! There were so many exciting storylines and amazing matches, most of which I will recap and highlight below. If you don’t want the results spoiled before watching, however, be sure to watch the complete video of the US Sumo Nationals 2019. NorthAmericanSumo.com was lucky enough to get access from Americus Abesamis, who has been a major player in North American sumo for quite awhile. Thank you again, Americus!
If you need an introduction into the US Sumo Nationals 2019, be sure to check out our preview post. It covers some of the primary competitors, but there were a few surprise appearances this year. If you have any questions or comments afterwards, be sure to email me at NorthAmericanSumo@Gmail.com. I am always happy to chat about sumo! Also, please let me know…
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Book Review – As A Man Thinketh – Reblog
Here is a nice review of a book with Stoic undertones. Both the book and the review are short and sweet.
As A Man Thinketh, by James Allen was originally published in 1902. Though it’s well over 100 years old at this point, the principles of the book still hold. The overarching theme of the book is – What we fill our minds with, becomes what our lives are filled with. This review will be a short one, because it’s a short book. More of a collection of seven essays, all related the the same topic. My copy is only 40 pages.
An interesting analogy used in the book is to relate your mind to a garden that you are in charge of tending. Would you put seeds from weed plants in with your fruits or vegetables? If you’ve ever actually tended a garden and fought weeds for a season, you’ll pretty emphatically answer that question with a “hard no”. Just like the garden, we have to work to keep weeds…
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Training through the years.
This was me as a fresh white belt at my first seminar with Gustavo Machado, my head instructor. As I near ten years on the mat in Jiu Jitsu, plus the many more in Wrestling and Judo, I can't help but think about this year and what it will be like. I have never tired … Continue reading Training through the years.
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Martial Artists
Commit to being more disciplined This year, be more disciplined in your training. Jocko Willink said, “How do you become better? There is only one way – The way of discipline.” This might mean doing more reps during class. You might get there early and do solo drills. Make every move count. With every new … Continue reading 7 New Year’s Resolutions for Martial Artists
Quitting: Should I walk away?
Have you ever felt like quitting? Whether it’s a martial art, a marriage, or a job, we’ve all felt like giving up the fight at some point in our lives. So what do we do when we face the temptation to walk away? Why people quit. Some do it because of the stress involved in … Continue reading Quitting: Should I walk away?
Even Elvis Had a Black Belt
Photo credit: http://www.elvispresleyindex.com.br/2014/05/elvis-e-o-karate.html Being the good parent that I am, I recently made my children watch all of the Karate Kid movies (except the one I dub as Kung Fu kid for reasons I might reveal in the future). I hadn’t seen some of them in their entirety in many years. As we watched, it … Continue reading Even Elvis Had a Black Belt
Don’t Stop Beating Yourself Up - Use It
Who needs truth when you have an incredible tale to tell? Alexander the Great, one of the most successful conquerors of all time, was purported to have wept when he surveyed the size of his kingdom and realized there were no more lands to subdue. This story makes for a great analogy even if I … Continue reading Don’t Stop Beating Yourself Up - Use It
The Philosophical Fighter 