Here is a simple way to improve your focus on the ‘hear and now.’ We can be so overwhelmed with all that is going on with our lives that we forget to be in the moment. If we focus too much of our intent onto the past or the future, we fail to utilize the [...]
Mastering your Mind 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, [...]
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 of [...]
This month Newbury Park Martial Arts Center explored the concept of knowledge- the ninja way. Our To-Shin Do ninja knowledge lets us look at our habits and drop those that no longer serve us; our To-Shin Do knowledge allows us to know that our community of teachers and students are here to support our growth [...]
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 [...]
This week we explore the concepts of knowledge: the how and the why. To-Shin Do gives physical, easy to learn examples of why an attack may happen and how to deal with this negative situation. The more we study, the more we understand the principles and the truths that guide us. We need both halves [...]
This month we explored a learning plan to help you identify your goals and move toward them with excellence. Do you like this model of excellence? Check out this video of our excellent teacher, #Stephen K. Hayes with “The Legacy Continues”
Understand the process of understanding This month we will explore the idea of how to gain knowledge, or “learn to teach/ teach to learn”. As warriors, we are on a quest for knowledge. With time we add experience. Knowledge plus experience give us wisdom. Every time we take a class at NPMAC, you discover new [...]
This week we explore the concept of excellence by connecting our mind and body. We will be playing with attention drills to develop a sense of being ready and attentive in the here and now. Think of the number of times a day your mind wanders off, when you should be working; or listening to [...]
Knowledge
