“Television to brain wash us all and Internet to eliminate any last resistance” – Paul Carvel I am reading this amazing book right now. It’s a true story, which I highly recommend called “Tattoos on the Heart” by Gregory Boyle. In it, there is a man who is an ex-ganger who has turned his life…
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Master Young Suh – Master Don Baird
Grandmaster Suh, back in about 1974 started asking me to lunch once in awhile. This, as you probably can tell from me even bringing it up, was a rarity. He didn’t associate with very many people. He was very much a loner except for the Korean community. I was wondering why at first. We would…
Young Ik Suh – Restaurant
Master Suh also owned (of many things) a restaurant. It was a really large place that he beautifully constructed. The indoor waterfall and koi fish exhibit was stunning. I was his general manager for about a year or so, maybe less (for all his businesses). The restaurant was interesting because I was almost always there…
Burbank Martial Arts – American School of Martial Arts Party!
This coming year, July 20, 2011, I will have been teaching 35 years and in the following year I will have been training martial arts 50 years!!! Wow… I find it hard to believe how much time has gone by … and so quickly!!! Mr Suh opened our school in the middle 60’s. He taught…
The Opponent’s Physical Characteristics
The opponent’s physical characteristics often expose….. strengths and weaknesses. (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986)
Carelessness Is Rust
Carelessness is rust. (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986) I think the word and action of carelessness speaks on its own behalf. It’s clear that if our basic behavior in managing our daily lives is careless what the result will be. It’s not that we…
Suspend The Head From Above
“Suspend the head from above. Let the body hang from the head, dangling completely aligned.” (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Copyright 1986) We have to reach a place in our movement where the body becomes light and nimble yet remains powerful. If we “ground” too much our…
The Way of Kung Fu
“The way of Kung Fu is taught by teachers but the essence must be comprehended by students.” (from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986) Very often, the student puts the responsibility of his/her learning on the teacher’s shoulders. To a certain degree that’s how it should be. …
There Will Be No Peace Until Everyone Comprehends The Words . . .
There will be no peace until everyone truly comprehends the words “unconditional love”. These two words reveal the perfect source of understanding and patience. They are the only weapons against war. Acceptance of each other for who we are, perfect and imperfect combined, is of utmost importance. And, Instead of complaining, love more: instead of…
Training At Home
[Editor’s note: The following is yet another great guest post from Adam Marshall. Adam is an instructor at the American School of Martial Arts in Burbank, California]. When it comes time for the student to take what they have learned in class and bring it home for their personal training, most students just draw a…
