From Salem To Social Media: Stop Rewarding Fast Lies My work takes me to interesting places. This time, I want to tell you about my trip to Salem. We all heard about the witch hunt in movies and in school. It is a tidy story, easy to package, and now the city sells it back… Continue reading Witch Hunts for Sale and the Death of Truth Online
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Category: Philosophy
Explore the deeper, philosophical side of martial arts and self-defense in our Martial Philosophy category. Here, we dive beyond physical techniques, examining the mindset, values, and principles that shape a true martial artist. From the balance between strength and humility to lessons in discipline, resilience, and mental fortitude, these articles offer insight into how martial arts can transform not just your body, but your entire approach to life. Discover how ancient wisdom and modern self-defense come together to empower and elevate both practitioners and everyday people alike.
The Depth You Miss: Why You Misread People
The Iceberg Principle in Self-Defense: Seeing More Than What’s Visible We only ever see the tip of the iceberg. The visible part of a person or a situation is easy to notice, but it rarely tells the full story. What matters most—the weight, the depth, the history—remains hidden below the surface. When we meet people,… Continue reading The Depth You Miss: Why You Misread People
Fighter vs. Warrior: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think
Warriors Prepare for Missions – Fighters Prepare to Fight Most people who train learn how to fight. Few understand why. Fewer still develop the character to stop fighting when it no longer serves a purpose. That’s the difference between a fighter and a warrior. On the surface, they might look the same. Both know how… Continue reading Fighter vs. Warrior: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think
What If You Could Time Travel and Erase Your Trauma?
Would You Erase Your Hurt? The fantasy of time travel is one of humanity’s oldest dreams. We have imagined it in myths, in novels, in science, and in countless films. Step into a machine, turn a dial, and undo the worst day of your life. Hollywood has built entire franchises on it because the… Continue reading What If You Could Time Travel and Erase Your Trauma?
What I Learned from Caring for a Baby
The Invisible Line Between Need and Expression Babies cry. That’s what they do. It’s the only tool they have to tell you something is wrong. They don’t have words, no way to explain their experience or ask for what they need. They cry because one or more of their essential needs are unmet.… Continue reading What I Learned from Caring for a Baby
Why Are We So Drawn to Violence?
From WWF to UFC: Why Fake Violence Faded and Real Combat Took Over. When the WWF study came out in the late 1990s, it revealed something uncomfortable. Researchers observed that young boys who watched professional wrestling regularly began mimicking what they saw. They hit more. They pushed. They acted out. They walked around with puffed… Continue reading Why Are We So Drawn to Violence?
Stopping Isn’t a Pause. It’s a Rewind.
What Tying My Shoelaces Taught Me About Discipline A few months ago, I went hiking with a group of friends. We were walking in sync, a steady rhythm, lost in good conversation. It was one of those moments where everything feels right. Then, mid-step, I noticed my shoelace was untied. My first instinct was… Continue reading Stopping Isn’t a Pause. It’s a Rewind.
Catalyst to Change: Inspiration or Desperation
What Forces You to Change. Inspiration or Desperation? Most people say they want to change. But the truth is, most won’t, unless something forces them to. There’s a big difference between wanting to change and needing to. Wanting sounds good but it keeps you in planning mode. Needing hits differently, it… Continue reading Catalyst to Change: Inspiration or Desperation
The Invisible People Who Keep You Going
The Invisible People Who Keep You Going (And Why You Need to Notice Them) In every mission, someone gets the credit. Someone is called the leader. Someone gets the applause, the title, the attention. But most of the time, that person only stood there because someone else made it possible. We like to believe we… Continue reading The Invisible People Who Keep You Going
How Psychopaths Choose Their Victims
How Psychopaths Pick Their Targets and How to Make Sure It’s Not You When people first come to Krav Maga, they usually want to learn how to hit, block, and escape. That’s part of the work. But before you deal with the physical, you have to understand what leads up to it. Predators don’t randomly… Continue reading How Psychopaths Choose Their Victims
