About

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