On the Shinto shelf (Kamidana) sit various items. As I was taught, most of those items represent elements that are necessary to support life itself: Fire via the candles, Salt, Water, Rice, Plant life etc… though one wonders whether Sake (rice wine) is necessary to …
Shinto
The Shinto This is our next installment of “Gifts from My Teacher” where we are sharing about traditional Japanese items that are often part of martial art dojos (schools). The center focus and primary object on the Kamidana is the Shinto, a small shrine or …
Pistol Basics – Safety Familiarization
Pistol Basics Safety and Familiarization is for you if you are new to the world of firearms. You want to know how to be safe with a gun. This class is a combination of lecture presentation and hands on gun handling without live ammunition. You …
How to choose a pistol that is right for you?
What criteria goes into recommending a pistol. It is not easy to make weapon recommendations. Many factors must be taken into account before hand. The traits below will make a huge difference in one’s selection and need to be considered before an accurate pistol recommendation …
Beginnings: How Sensei Found the Martial Arts
For those interested in a little more background on Sensei Brian Simmons beginnings in martial arts, here is some deeper history. Sensei Brian Simmons’ interest in martial arts began around 1990. Lost in a world of confusion, he came to believe that the discipline of …
Why Learn to Fall?
Learn to fall and roll in ways that save your body help prevent or minimize injuries from falls that can happen in our every-day lives.