Last Sunday my fund raiser project came to an end. As the final step, the Zen Martial Arts Striders walked around the Capitol with 20,000 other participants to raise awareness to breast cancer. Our Zen Martial Arts…

My Black Belt Community Project – Stop Soldier Suicide! Dear Zen Martial Arts Family, For my black belt community project, I have selected something very deeply personal. Please let me explain. I served in the U…

Zen Martial Arts Striders walk and Sunday sparring time! My Sunday got off to an early but very active start! This morning I ran from my home over to the state capital to join Dirk-san and his walking team to…

Saturday karate class and son’s soccer game After regular Saturday class today, I left a bit earlier than normal (I usually stay for the weapons class) so I could attend my son’s soccer game. I had not attended one…

Today I am sitting at the dojo as a parent. I am watching my son practicing the same art as me. That is the great thing of our Zen Martial Arts dojo. It is a place for the whole family. In this safe environment my…