Makes them a better fighter

I’ve become fond of the movie “Kingdom of Heaven” (2005). It has several pieces that make for deeper thought. Here’s one of them. Balian of Ibelin: Is he? You were born a servant? [the boy nods] Kneel. Every man at arms, or capable of bearing them…Kneel! On your knees! [the crowd of soldiers kneels]Be without fear in the […]

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Good is the enemy of Excellence…so is Perfection

Have you ever told yourself or another something like “That was good enough.” How about all of the kids sports that don’t have winners any more? Maybe all of the activities and events where everyone gets an award? Have you ever thought that we were letting them off the hook for not becoming excellent? We […]

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Remembering and growing

The past couple weeks have been a very hectic, tiring and productive time. It started with our WTMA Haidong Gumdo Fall seminar and Dan testing. We had the chance to train again with the USA Haidong Gumdo Senior Chief Master Marshall Parnell. The weekend started with Dan testing for 12 students. There were eight who […]

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