Bohdi Sanders's Blog, page 20
October 9, 2015
How REAL is YOUR Blackbelt?
How Real is Your Black Belt? Many people seem to be overly impressed by the black belt; it is almost like they expect the belt itself to carry some magical powers or something of the sort. The first thing that most students I have had have asked me is, “How long will it take for […]
October 3, 2015
Maintain Your Principles
I refuse to lower my standards to accommodate those who refuse to raise theirs. Steve Gamblin Never lower your standards to accommodate those who have low standards, or none at all. The test of your principles is being true to your principles regardless of how those around you live. If you are willing to lower […]
July 31, 2015
End Procrastination: Tomorrow you will wish that you had started today.
Tomorrow you will wish that you had started today. Bohdi Sanders Procrastination is thinking in a short-sided way. When you procrastinate, you are only thinking of your immediate desires, not you overall objectives or your long-term goals. The pleasure that comes from procrastination is very short-lived and almost always leads to regret later on. Learn […]
July 30, 2015
Dangerous Warrior/Martial Arts Skills
What I do have are a particular set of skills, skills I have developed over a very long career, skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. Really proficient warriors have a very dangerous, very specific set of skills, that do indeed make us very dangerous for people who give us no […]
June 11, 2015
Right and Wrong Versus Legal and Illegal
Right and Wrong Versus Legal and Illegal Highly evolved people have their own conscience as pure law. Lao Tzu True warriors have no need for laws. They live by a strict code of honor which dictates right and wrong. Their conscience serves as their law, and it is more just and more honorable than any […]
May 28, 2015
The Importance of Choosing the Best Martial Arts Instructor Possible
The Importance of Choosing the Best Martial Arts Instructor Possible I was talking to my friend and teacher today, and during the conversation he stated how blessed he was to have had such a great instructor from an early age. When he said this, a light came on for both of us; not only can […]
May 23, 2015
Devious Strategies to Defeat Your Enemies
Devious Strategies to Defeat Your Enemies Attack where he is unprepared; move when he does not expect you. Sun Tzu The secret to success is having a strategy and knowing when to move, and when to be patient and wait for the perfect time to make your move. If you know your enemy, and […]
May 16, 2015
The Iron Master – The Best Martial Arts Training Machine Ever!
The Iron Master – The Best Martial Arts Training Machine Ever! I have to say, I have some of the greatest fans and readers in the world! One of my readers, Joseph Gates, happens to be an engineer and has made one of the best martial arts training dummies that I have ever used. In […]
May 15, 2015
Jaded Trust – Are There Any Honest People Left in This World?
Jaded Trust Except for those whom you know to be good from experience or from a completely trustworthy source, it is wise to deal with all people with your eyes wide open… the important point is: don’t trust anyone unless you are sure you can. Francesco Guicciardini Trust is a small word, but can […]
May 5, 2015
Life is a Game – Make Sure You Win
Life is a Game – Make Sure You Win You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein Life is a game. When enemies come against you, it is nothing more than a chess match to see who will make the shrewdest moves […]
