We’ve all had those moments. A time when we the Sensei or coach is “explaining things”. We’re not exactly distracted, but we’re not really paying attention either. We do want to be there, but sometimes we just…phase out. Here are some things to do. Get enough sleep! This is…

We have, most of us, heard the sayings. Do something little everyday. Train for just 2 minutes. Do stances in the ad-breaks, etc. The trouble is rarely the time, but the motivation.Training is just as much about motivation as it is about the effort — and in my opinion one…

These days when it comes to giving to charity there are always so many options. There are thousands of registered charities whose objectives are noble in helping out those with lesser fortune than ourselves. I oftentimes find myself thinking ‘Why don’t they all band together which would generate greater earning…

On Sunday, I found myself in a church in Mt. Eliza with my family (Nyree and Jasmine). I was attending the Christening of Gareth Lewis (Sensei Richard’s youngest son), and I had the distinct honour of being asked for the position of Godfather. I had never been asked to be…

“Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.” Karl von Clausewitz ​Courage is a highly subjective thing. To be courageous one must face a fear. Refuse to let that fear win or defeat you. This can be something as seemingly simple as walking through a door…

Dedication is a strange thing really. In my life, I come across many different types of people. From school teachers to administrators, primary and secondary school students, salespeople and parents. They all have various ways of showing dedication, and to various things.Some people are dedicated to their jobs, their families…