Halloween Safety

This is a message for you mom's and dad's. Halloween is fast approaching. Every year our children and some adults who think they are still kids at heart dress up to celebrate the holiday. It is a holiday to be celebrated with fun and safety. Many times we set out with our children with some fears, that if we can just take the few precautions we would have a better time. Halloween like Thanksgiving is a fall holiday. Halloween also marks the end of harvest season. The end of October marks the time that pastures and fields dry up. The animals were brought in from the pasture to be butchered and the remaining vegetables left in fields and gardens were left to rot. This part of the season often brought about reminisce of loved ones that were lost.

What ever may be the reason you may celebrate Halloween I wanted to add some safety tips so that you and your children can have a safer holiday.

1) When your children go out make sure they go with a group or with mom and dad.
2) Take a flashlight. Halloween is usually celebrated at sunset.
3) Go to homes that you know. It isn't a race to get candy. And collecting candy by car pool is not safe.
4) Before you allow your children to eat any of the candy, inspect it. Friends may have the best intentions but it is best to be safe.
5) Set a time limit if your children go out without you. Most towns , cities have curfews and will be enforced.
6) If they have costumes that limit visibility make them so your child can see vehicles safely.
7) For the little ones make the costumes visible or reflective. To go house to house they have to be on the roadway. This mixes vehicles with children.
8) Have your child memorize the home phone number. And most importantly they should know 911. In emergency contact information becomes vital.
9) Map out a route that you and your children will take. Have them and yourself carry copies of it. Congested areas you could be separated. Have the childs address and contact information on that map. And one step further take a snap shot of your child with the costume on and off.
10) My last step I'm going to list is Have Fun !!. There could be many more safety tips I could add but this list is able to be changed by each mom and dad. And its a holiday to be aware but also enjoy it. So Happy Halloween!! See ya out there.

Fall is here folks

Summer is now gone and the season is now fall. I like fall the most in New England. When the colors come alive. The tree's many different kinds lose thier leaves. Then it is also time for the holidays and that starts with halloween. I am fond of the holiday season. I also definitely like when the rockies are in thier fall season as well. The aspen tree's turning the mountains to gold and early snow sits on the peaks. Such a awsome sight nature provides. Even though this is the season when nature lies dormant for the oncoming of winter it does not mean its time for us to. As warriors and martial artists we need to stay reminded that our skills only stay as sharp as we practice. So I hope everyone not only prepares for the winter months but realize just because summer has past, does not provide the excuse to relax and not train. Training discipline comes from the heart and the mind. Keep on it. You will be happy with yourself later.

Light in the dark martial arts

Light in the dark martial arts is in Phoenix , Arizona. It is ran by a good professional friend of mine. Dustin Crouse and his partner Tim Street. Dustin being a part of the same lineage as I, is dedicated to teaching those survival. And by doing so the preservation of not only life but Dustin believes in the preservation of the warrior culture. I urge all those that live in Metro Phoenix to visit. This is something new but Dustin and Tim have years of training behind them that will provide inidividual attention and with one goal in mind. Self Defense. I to will be making several visits.

Steven Seagal

I would have to say being any of the criminals caught by Steven Seagal instantly became born again citizens. Congradulations to Mr. Seagal and thank you for your service.

Conversation on trainning

Good Morning !!!
I wanted to talk about the important aspects of trainning for a bit. After every incident or crisis we always have lasting memories. And sometimes these events are negative. But either way we need to see them as learning opportunities or trainning. So if they possibly happen again we can respond better. Or have a higher level of confidence. Can never be caught off our guard. Must always be ready but not live in paranoia. And trainning is important for this. The old saying " Train the way you fight." Is so true. You must always train the way you intend to react in crisis. If you fail to do so then you will be hurt seriously. Think about scenario's and how you would react. Then practice mentally and physically. And that is a key statement also. Train mentally. Picture yourself doing the technique and being the victor. Always see yourself win and not backing down. Defeat is not a option. Slow mental and physical trainning would suprise anyone who tries it for the first time or second. You actually create the muscle memory better this way. Then also within your trainning regiment throw in high impact trainning. Be versitile to how you train. Any other idea's that anyone would like to add please do so.

A book with a wealth of knowledge

Good morning!!!! I wanted to share with all of you warriors and whomever out there visiting about this great book I would not hesistate to promote as one of the top books for warriors. We as a warrior breed need to always seek good and new information that is put out there in the mainstream. Always be open to learn more and in different ways. This book is relatively new. I have had it for some time and have studied it front to back and back to front. It explains so much and helps you understand the concepts of a warrior in action. The author " Lt.Col. Dave Grossman ( U.S. Army Retired ) shares his studies and all that those who have shared to create On Combat bring you the bare truth of being a warrior and understanding it.

The book covers Physiology of Combat. And also Price of combat and the aftermath of you actions. Its all about hand to hand combat. I know you may be one who is just starting and have learned of my blog and have a confused look on your face. Read the book trust me. It all may sound complicated but Lt.Col Grossman does a wonderful job of explaining what he is communicating in this book. From beginner to practioner this book is for you. Share your thoughts here with the blog if you care during your reading of it or after. I invite your comments. Enjoy. And thank you Lt.Col. for your service and for On Combat.

I would like to add there are also other good books written by Lt.Col. Grossman. I urge you to visit www.killology.com

Good Job

With every instruction you will learn how to use these techniques better with time. Eveything should feel natural. If it does not then something needs to change. But it is important you practice and if there is a question ask. This blog is dedicated to you the student. And to the preservation of the warrior class. Till next time.