Self Defense Techniques: Defend Quickly and Decisively
Recently, I have studied videos from some news reports. They reinforced the importance of pre-planning your self defense techniques.
Read MoreMeal Blessings for a Healthier, Happier Okinawan, Japanese Meal
When we made our big trip to Okinawa, Japan, we learned some beautiful, important cultural traditions regarding meal blessings.
Read More5 Core Habits of the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance
United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance founder, Allan Amor Kaicho, teaches five core habits which were integral to his lessons from his teacher, Oyata O Sensei.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Set SMARTER Goals
Almost exactly 23 years ago, I wrote down my goals for the first time in my life, using the SMART goal system. Now we have SMARTER goals.
Read MoreIt’s Better to Assert Yourself and Be Safe, than to Be Sorry
Two real-life experiences with girls considering rides from strangers, remind us that, “it’s better to be safe than sorry.” What would you do in these situations real life?
Read More13 Tips for Parents to Increase Your Kids’ Safety
Kids keep us busy! That’s why we parents must make the time to teach kids safety habits and techniques. Here’s a baker’s dozen of safety tips.
Read MoreA Peaceful and Free World: An Okinawan Ideal
This Guiding Principle contains some of the most powerful words in Nakamura Sensei’s instructional document. Especially considering the tumultuous struggles of Ryukyu history. Even after all of the turbulence, Nakamura O Sensei still held high the ideal of a peaceful and free world. In fact, he instructed his students (and by extension, traditional martial artists in current times) to build such a world.
Read MoreNinja Energy Food for Vigor and Cunning
Are you ready to eat for ninja energy? Here is a hyorogan recipe reconstructed from the lost annals of history, with two different cooking preparation technique options.
Read MoreRandom Testing Helps Families Prevent Drug Addiction
Learn how to administer random drug testing in your home, which is a great technique to prevent drug addiction in kids and teens.
Read MoreHow to Determine Your Child’s Ninja Smarts Safety Quotient
This quiz on Ninja Smarts is about personal safety for youth. It helps adults start important conversations which are often difficult (drug use, strangers, weapons in school). It includes positive samurai affirmations to counteract the “yucky.” The blog gives tips to parents, and gives kids a safety quotient.
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