Peter is one of the original members of KMSF, and also teaches Chinese Boxing. Peter is also the one who normally conducts all the interviews for our newsletter in addition to his column. This month, the interviewer finally becomes the interviewee.
KMSF: You're an instructor at KMSF, and one of the original members that came over from Chinese Boxing. How has your
We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we want from it.
Your life isn't just about you. If you want to be rich in the truest sense of the word, you must contribute to other peoples lives. To lose a close friend or family member is always an extremely difficult time. As friends of the person who has suffered
You can choose to think in ways that will support you instead of ways that don't. When you are training, think about the right way to do the self-defense technique or the particular strike that you are working on, not about the mistake that you might have made. Think positive, and in your mind
"Knowledge is memorized information; wisdom is knowing the right way to use it."
Learning self-defense is great knowledge. Learning how and when to use it is great wisdom. Once you attain a certain level in training, it is easy to become overconfident, a little arrogant, and unafraid of anything that might come at you. It is
The first time you find yourself in a situation that has the possibility of becoming violent fear is going to try to take over. Being afraid is natural and actually is a good thing. Adrenalin starts to pump and that can make you stronger than you ever thought possible, but only if you can control
"Good instincts usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out."
The first and probably the most important part of self defense is learning to listen to your sixth sense. If you feel like something is not quite right, take a moment to heighten your senses, look around your immediate area, and prepare yourself
"Do or do not; there is no try." Star Wars Jedi Master Yoda
To try new things is always good for the mind and spirit. It is spawned by the curiosity that fuels us all. The point that was being made by Yoda was either do the absolute best you can or don't do it at all. To try to do something usually means you are not
With the holidays coming fast, the violent attack rate will be getting more frequent. Muggers and thieves will be out in force to try and make an easy buck. Be aware of your surroundings and let your senses work for you. If it feels like something is not right be ready to do what ever is necessary
There is no security on this earth; there is only opportunity.
We can all follow the advice of the masters. If walking at night have a friend with you, only travel on well-lit streets, know your route and the public places that are open, walk close to the curb, if driving find your keys and have them in your hand before leaving the building
