Today, it all begins! We’re here in Seattle, up early and ready to go. Registration begins at one but setup for the event itself is underway starting at 9a.m. We’ll have a chance over the next three days to meet a lot of poets from around the world that we have known by internet activity…
Haiku Wisdom
Denis Garrison, owner of MET Press, is the gentleman that published Master Baird’s latest book, Haiku Wisdom. He did a fantastic job and we’re all greatful for his professional and excellent work. The cover, back cover and general layout was developed by him and his very artistic eye. Just a quick note Denis – Thank…
Black Tiger Intro, Thoughts and Welcome
When a student decides to teach martial arts there are a few things to keep on mind: be respectful to the Grandmaster; be respectful to your students; study and teach the system properly; keep a dignified community presence; keep your skills at a high level of integrity; teach the students rather than manipulate them; keep…
Haiku Class
Here are some important links to read to continue practicing haiku at home. Soon we will have a review and then move on to more advanced training. http://factoidz.com/technique-for-writing-quality-haiku/ http://factoidz.com/advanced-study-of-writing-haiku-in-english/ These links should give you great guidance in to some of the subjects we covered in the seminar. The new seminar will be soon. Watch for…
Haiku Wisdom
Master Baird’s latest book, Haiku Wisdom, is being published as we speak. It’s a book that brings haiku, nature and martial arts together, under one roof of philosophy and quaint stories and journeys for the soul. It leaves the reader wondering; it leaves the reader laughing. Sometimes, the reader will probably just shake her/his head…
Transcending the Void
Heads up! Transcending the Void is out of print. I don’t have any and students almost never give the book up. But, there is one on Amazon.com that is for sell. If anyone is interested, go for it. I don’t know who the seller is, but it’s there for 8 bucks! Link: http://www.amazon.com/Transcending-Void-Don-Baird/dp/B000MHWDFG Good luck!…
Enjoying the Mystery
Ocassionally, it is important to take a moment … look around … and really enjoy the universe and all her mystery. I was looking at the moon last night (the closest it will be to the earth for another 20 years or so) and it just seemed so magical. The clouds were passing in front…
Black Tigers Advanced Training
Coming soon! The Black Tigers Advanced Instructors Certification Training course is available once again. We are offering Course 1 and 2 back to back. All individuals who successfully finish both courses will become eligible to receive their Instructor’s Certification. They will need to be a black belt at the time of certification. Otherwise, their teaching…
Turn on your Life – by Grandmaster Maria
“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…