​"The Empty Hand"

If you’ve been in the workforce for longer than 19 minutes, you’ve worked with someone you want to hit.  Badly.  And, hard. Real friggin’...

Policing can be a very bizarre job.  It pulls you one way, and then in an opposite direction without warning. I recall one evening...

I want to tell you a story about a high school teacher and girl named Amber. This story is important because it points out that when you...

First of all, I have no idea what her problem is? I thought I was teaching a halfway decent class. However… Alicia does make a point that...

We all have challenges to face.  Who hasn’t been running late when your dog REFUSES to go to the bathroom?  And there’s nothing you can...

Have you ever heard this quote: “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” Carl Jung said that.  He’s one of the most famous...

I am often asked, “John, are you a monk?” And I assume that it is due to my serene demeanor and overly positive outlook (cough, cough). I...

When you are a world-famous Karate superstar like me, it’s easy for your ego to get in the way. After spending so much time each day...

I have a pretty cool job. I get to wear my pajamas at work.  I get to wack kids with pool noodles.  And I witness constant growth in a...

“I’m just being honest.” Now, you know when somebody utters those words, you better brace yourself.  They’re about to say something that...

I watch a lot (too much?) YouTube.  I even subscribe to it so no annoying ads are interrupting every 39 seconds. And I’m OK with this...

I have clearly failed! I actually have some Black Belt students in the Teen/Adult classes who have NOT seen what I would consider to be...

603 Karate's 'Punch & Protect' classes are underway! After 2 weeks of classes I've recieved some fantastic feedback from the brave...

Meet Craig. Craig had a problem. Craig wanted to learn Self-Defense, but he didn’t want to join a traditional martial arts class. I can...

I know what you’re thinking… It’s the age old question: Should I take Karate classes or Self-Defense classes?? Which might be best for...

Ah, the stress of life. Between work, family, taking care of the home, cleaning up after the dog, and other obligations, it’s hard to...

Are you a working mom who feels like life is constantly running away from you? It can be hard to maintain a healthy balance between work...

Search for enlightenment no more. I got you. It’s so easy. You don’t need to connect with the Buddah. You don’t need the Dali Lama. You...

Do you ever feel like you’re not reaching your full potential? Are you stuck in a rut and want to make a change in your life but don’t...

My 4 Reasons Why 99% of People Carrying Pepper Spray Should Throw It Away NOW!! First off, pepper spray is a very useful and effective...