Parenting a Strong-willed Child

Strong Willed children can make the best parents want to scream, pull their hair out (maybe that’s what happened to me) and give up.  Giving up it the exact opposite thing we should do.  As we know every child is different and parenting strong willed children is a different animal from the passive or generally…

Total Ryu Martial Arts and Bushido

Total Ryu Martial Arts and Bushido My experience in martial arts has included two fantastic systems of knowledge, and close to 30 years of study.  I have seen the very best of individuals and character and also the very worst of individuals and their character (or lack thereof).  The best inspire me to achieve and…

Good Character is a Necessity

There are many in the world today that think they can get away with what ever they want.  These type of people lack character and integrity in so very many ways.  I think all of us can name at least 2 people that we deal with every day that has very little character and integrity. …