Tatsu Dojo Martial Arts And Fitness

In recent years I decided to hire a financial advisor whom I jokingly refer to as “the money guy.”  Now, I don’t have a lot to invest,...

The first two martial arts schools I attended were relatively large studios in a commercial space. I used this ancient thing called,...

Yesterday I had the opportunity to serve on a jury for a criminal case that resulted in a unanimous decision for conviction.  The...

I recently had a follow-up appointment with the surgeon who performed my total hip procedure a couple of months ago.  I think this guy is...

Rather than just pull or push an opponent, a master learns to harmonize or blend his speed, body movement and intentions with an aggressor in a swirling, fluid motion that takes him completely off guard. 

In 1998, I took a military assignment that would move our family from Great Falls, Montana to Warner-Robbins, Georgia.  It’s a long...

In all of my martial arts and military experience, I’ve met some pretty scary dudes.  Men who have definitely killed people, those who...

I don’t believe in ritualized fighting.  Sparring is important for dealing with certain aspects of fighting, but I don’t believe in competition.  Whether teaching karate or aikido, I always emphasize going for targets like the throat, the eyes, the groin.

Long ago, when all of my joints still worked and bruises seemed to clear up in a couple hours,  I had an opportunity to spar with a...

Most people who read this blog on a regular basis know that I own and operate a small martial arts dojo and run it out of our three car...

I had a rewarding, 30-year career in physical therapy before I decided to hang up my goniometer   (it measures joint motion) and open a...

I have mentioned my first martial arts experience several times in the past, but in the interest of this week’s blog, it bears...

During my military career, I had a special duty assignment as a correctional custody officer.  Correctional Custody was an Air Force...

In over 40 years of consistent martial arts training, I can honestly say that the most disciplined and structured martial art I’ve...

The term martial arts usually conjures up three different images in polite conversation.  The first is little kids in pressed, white...

I miss a lot things about the military; rigid structure, mission orientation and of course camaraderie and friendship.  But one of the...

Tomorrow marks that point in Summer where we have parties and pool gatherings and all of those warm weather meals like hot dogs, potato...

After 30 years working in physical therapy and rehabilitation and now having my own training and medical exercise business, I've seen my...

I’ve written several pieces about traditional martial arts rank in the past, but every now and then I like to revisit this subject...

We had a great class last night; lots of kicks and punches, a good amount of body conditioning, footwork, etc.  It was  a good class for...