Dalai Lama: What do I really fear? Being eaten by sharks- important article from the Dalai Lama In this UK Telegraph interview, the Dalai Lama discusses his daily schedule and his hopes for the future. With so much at stake for this world leader, it is refreshing to see his jovial humor and the light [...]

As Ninja peaceful warriors, we hope to daily work on our self development, and share insights with our friends and family. It is our quest to use To-Shin Do to make this world a better and brighter place. Enjoy this letter to our friends- and we invite future self defense peaceful warriors into our dojo [...]

Behind our day-to-day thoughts is a powerful tool, called our sub-conscious that is programmed by repeated input. In other words, what you think of, say and do on a daily conscious basis is what it takes in and builds itself around. So, if you consistently work on a positive and healthy thinking, your life will [...]

Everyone gets into habits now and then that can be called “ruts”- same place, same thing- and the feeling of stagnation. To-Shin Do Ninja Martial Arts has age old advice that will help the modern individual better manage stress and move forward to create new possibilities. Recognize: be honest with yourself; are you in a [...]

                       Mastering Your Mind In April we explored stepping into wisdom by learning to teach others using gentle guidance and respect. This month, we enjoy discovering a path that will help us experience the clarity of wisdom. Your subconscious mind is a hard drive of memories and ideas about who you are. With what kind [...]

Many dojos say they are a “family school”- and that martial arts is for families. Newbury Park Martial Arts Center can say it- and back it up. Tonight we had 14 people in one of our adult classes; of the 14, 10 were family members training together– and another one had kids that had been [...]

Enjoy this feedback from one of our new dojo members. We are honored to have loving members at the dojo and thank the families that support our teaching! A lesson in bully avoidance and being a peaceful warrior: Two weeks ago, I enrolled Nicholas and Nathan in a martial arts class that I think is [...]

Praise- Correct-Praise—the key to helping others on their knowledge quest.Everyone loves to be respected, and seeking knowledge certainly is more fun when we are getting powerful, positive feedback. At work or school this week, practice the “PCP” technique. Before giving a critique, compliment the person. Be real, don’t make up things that are not true. [...]

How to create new habits to extend our knowledge You can extend your knowledge base by using the power of visualization to practice at home. Simply pick a technique; see yourself executing the technique with perfect form and confidence. Don’t worry- if you see yourself making a mistake, simply open your eyes, “erase” the video [...]

What Did Tony Robbins Do?             Happy and healthy spring to all our dojo friends and family! Just as chocolate is to Easter, goal setting is for the summer months. So I sit here at my computer and think to myself ‘how can I give our uber intelligent students some user friendly goal setting tips?’ [...]