Bob Patterson
- About Striking Thoughts
This blog was published from 2005 – 2011 and it chronicled various aspects of my martial arts journey. After almost seven years of blogging I decided to take a break. I returned from my mental health sabbatical on April 18th, 2012. What will the second incarnation of this blog bring? Only time will tell…
Contact: bobpatterson293@gmail.com
- Favorite Quotes
“The most important part begins before you put your hand on your sword.”
- Matsura Seizan“Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, eat pizza and drink beer.”
- Cook Ding
“The best martial art is the one you enjoy.”
- Danny Da Costa“The only way to fill your Martini glass Grainhopper, is to first empty your Martini glass. Train hard. Fall Down. Get back up.”
- Dojo Rat“Always keep learning, always evolve, never give up.”
- Dwane Johnson
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
- Japanese proverb
