An eclectic blog that examines a variety of martial arts topics.
- Current Martial Arts
- Studying Qinna.
- Also studying a style of Northern Long Fist Kung Fu.
- Past Martial Arts
- 1st dan in Tae Kwon Do.
- PPCT at the intermediate level w/several live use of force scenarios. For four years I annually certified in this system.
- Western boxing at the novice level.
- Tae Kwon Do at the intermediate level (5th gup @ approx. 15 years ago).
- Contact Me
E-mail: bpatterson67@comcast.net
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- Quotable Quotes
“Always keep learning, always evolve, never give up.”
- Duane Johnson
“Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class.”
- Choi, Hong Hi, Founder of Tae Kwon Do
“Do what you can, when you can.”
- Bob Patterson“Real men cherish the truth. To work for favor, or offer one’s skills for profit, is the behavior of small men and mediocre warriors.”
- Choi, Hong Hi, founder of Tae Kwon Do“Avoid, rather than check. Check, rather than hurt. Hurt, rather than maim. Maim, rather than kill. For all life is precious, nor can any be replaced.”
- Master Kan from the television series, Kung fu
“I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death. Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger. “
- Mencius“Do not get into a fight if you can possibly avoid it, but never hit soft. Don’t ever hit a man unless you must, but if you hit him, put him to sleep.”
- Theodore Roosevelt“Practices does not make perfect; but instead a good practitioner.”
- Nat Peat Sensei
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
- Japanese proverb
