Victory and Defeat
Pay attention. Great warriors handle victory and defeat in much the same way.
View ArticleDiscipline and Choice
All warriors look at discipline as a choice. They CHOOSE it in order to make progress. They believe that what they choose helps to determine who they are. And they strive for consistency!
View ArticleTraining of the Warrior
As depicted in Heart of a Warrior, all warriors are committed to the rigors of training. Warriors are not necessarily martial artists. They may be students, parents, employees, bosses….the list is...
View ArticleThe Warrior’s View
One of the principles set forth in Heart of a Warrior and in traditional Taekwondo is Self Control. All warriors know that they are responsible for what they think, what they say, and what they do....
View ArticleThe Real Warrior
The real warrior–as well as the compassionate human–does not set out to conquer others. He or she recognizes that if one is to “conquer” anyone, it is the self. Master Yi, in Heart of a Warrior,...
View ArticleCommunity Service and the Warrior
From Heart of a Warrior: “In order to see that community service is truly part of the warrior’s heart, we only have to remember that the lives of all warriors–including the Hwarangdo, the Japanese...
View ArticleConsistency
Just as “champions” are consistent in their training and performance, so are warriors. Excellence is a result of consistent practice, positive thinking, high ideals, and perseverance.
View ArticleIndomitable Spirit
In the book HEART OF A WARRIOR, the old teacher, Master Yi, gets to the essence of Indomitable Spirit. He says to his students, “Endurance does not mean misery. You will feel as good as you allow...
View ArticleSelf Control
The perspectives of young people can frequently demonstrate much wisdom. Consider this comment about Self Control from a young martial arts student: “Often, just a little bit of self control can be the...
View ArticlePositive Thought and Positive Action
Integrating positive thought and positive action is one of our biggest challenges. First, we are faced with the task of thinking positively–without judgment and without fear, without worry and without...
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