The Open Hand Notebook

"To survive as an instructor you have to understand human nature"

SEP 27, 2023

"A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant."

SEP 24, 2023

"Seek not to follow in the footsteps of the men of old but rather continue to seek out what they sought.".

SEP 7, 2023

"Since karate is a martial art, you must practice with the utmost seriousness from the very beginning.".

SEP 6, 2023

"It is not how much you have learned, but how much you have absorbed in what you have learned".

SEP 5, 2023

"Sonkei" – 尊敬 (そんけい): meaning 'respect' in Japanese.

AUG 25, 2023

"None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm."

AUG 19, 2023

In a real life situation, most of the time, you have only one chance. One try is all you get to defend yourself or your loved ones.

JUL 25, 2023

"If there is effort, there is always accomplishment."

JUL 19, 2023