"Loyalty is the brother of Integrity"

I've had people ask me before, "what makes my association different than other businesses."  I feel my affiliates, like many other traditional schools operate quite different than most businesses do.  We do this because we love it!  Instructors...

Iron Mantis Martial Arts Association 2023 

California - New Mexico - Texas - Arkansas - New York

Mindset
Whether at home, out and about or on the job, if you have work to do don't think about it just do it. - 24 Taoist Essentials

Work:  "Your work is to discover your work and then...

IRON MANTIS MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION / 2023

CALIFORNIA / NEW MEXICO / TEXAS / ARKANSAS / NEW YORK

Purpose
Your Purpose is the thing you want to achieve, especially something that you are determined to do or get.

Wolfpack
Striving...always striving to do and to be our very best!  It's amazing...

"Each time we go up against our fears, we strengthen our courage, spirit and will." - Master Zamora

 

Looking for success in all areas of our life for 2023, school owners and life-long martial artists like so many have been hit hard the last several years.  I wish us all success in...

Quote - "Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become." - Jim Rohn

"No pain, No Gain"

We've all heard the "No Pain, No Gain" saying.  How about, "The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle"?   When I think of pain and sacrifice I...

In this blog I'll be covering several different topics.  As in our daily life we must cover many areas of interest and responsibilities.  I have always had a love for Kung Fu movies and you'll often see me share pictures from old school and new school flicks.  Life is good, do more...

Easy Like Sunday Morning...

As I have recommended to many of you - be careful what you read, watch and listen to, guard your senses.  In general for your warrior training stick to the success lessons, recommended readings I've shared on Instagram and pay attention to the other blogs I've...

The journey and those you travel with.

Choose and become what you most want to be, be the change you want to see.  Avoid low-tone people, surround yourself with those that inspire you and bring your tone up... NOT down.  Unfortunately many people choose to be around others...

SAMBO MARTIAL ARTS 

"Simplicity is the key to brilliance." 

Quote - "Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another approach is the secret of winning." - Dennis Waitley

Warrior Life Lesson:

"Look Forward to Tomorrow"
 

You can...

"Big mind is something to express, not something to figure out. Big mind is something you have, not something to seek for." - Zen Mind Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki

The Warrior's Oath:
I am a Warrior, and as a Warrior I will train with utmost intensity, dedication, and desire....

Living the Martial Way

Living as a warrior is about getting a little bit better each day.  Not a lot better, but just a little.  Making this self improvement a habit.  I have often spoken about C.A.N.I. (Constant and Never Ending Improvement). It's not that hard to apply this...