That level of confidence comes from facing the real obstacles they will encounter and then overcoming them. Like anything, the more you practice the better you get at it.

One of the central tenets of all forms of the martial arts is an absolute focus on self-discipline. Today’s kids are so accustomed to receiving instant gratification that lessons in self-restraint and discipline aren’t always easy to come by…

Many parents today are raising their children to be quitters. I am sure that this is not deliberate; I doubt that any parent intentionally decides, "I'm teaching my child to be a quitter."

A few days ago, I received my instructor jacket and certificate proving that I passed my instructor certification. I never could have accomplished any of it without support from my parents and mentors…

Many times I think the parents of the newer students look out at the floor and see the instructors and black belt kids and say, “Man, I wish my kid tried that hard and looked like that!”

I think anything that I've accomplished can be attributed to the discipline I learned through martial arts.

Here is latest information about the Executive Order of Tarrant County Judge B. Glen Whitley Issued on June 25, 2020 about face covering:

That kick sent me crashing to the ground. I remember looking up at him and he had this smile on his face.

Becoming a black belt is not easy. It takes hardwork and commitment. Being a black belt means to me that you have to have good leadership, high self esteem, and to have a good attitude.