Posted on May 14, 2012 by Kriss Hurdle in Personal Development
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 [...]
Posted on May 10, 2012 by Kriss Hurdle in Personal Development
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 [...]
Posted on May 6, 2012 by Simon Clifford in Personal Development
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 [...]
Posted on April 30, 2012 by Kriss Hurdle in Personal Development
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 [...]
Posted on April 10, 2012 by Kriss Hurdle in Personal Development
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?’ [...]
Posted on March 19, 2012 by Kriss Hurdle in Personal Development
As a Count Me In Pitch Winner, I personally thank Nell Merlino for inspiring business owners to maximize their potential and believe in themselves. This model for owning a successful business matches our To-Shin Do model for powerful living. Newbury Park Martial Arts Center is honored to have participated in the Count Me In training, [...]
Posted on March 6, 2012 by Kriss Hurdle in Personal Development
Our martial art and personal development meditation training at Newbury Park Martial Arts Center draws on the age old mind body connection from deep in the Himalayas. This training is made to help you release your limitations; ditch your hang ups; rid yourself of unnecessary luggage that does not serve you. Life lessons are provided at each [...]
Posted on February 27, 2012 by Kriss Hurdle in Personal Development
Our teacher says to have a question ready. You never know when you may get the opportunity to ask the question and work on discovering the answer. Our martial art has an introspective look at the student. Each student needs to be willing to look at the guiding training principle and be willing to ask a [...]
Posted on February 24, 2012 by Kriss Hurdle in Personal Development
Enjoy this TedX talk on the wisdom of play- by Stephen K Hayes. Newbury Park Martial Arts Center
Posted on February 16, 2012 by Kriss Hurdle in Personal Development
We spent this past weekend in a self-development weekend, exploring how we can shed old belief patterns, and attract positive energy to reach our goals and help make this world a better and brighter place. Fortunately, we have ancient secrets that are being interpreted for us to fit our modern challenges. The life questions aren’t [...]