Christiansamurai

Sorry then, I thought you had mentioned that you didn't know if it would do much, or something to that effect.

I think that one man can change the world.

Just read the first 2 pages, and the last page, but did you talk to your Sensei about it? Mine would have either told us exactly how he was defeated, what he learned from it, and gone on with it. If it didn't happen, then my Madrich (Hebrew for guide or counselor) would end up praying for him and letting it go at that.

I don't remember which one, but the guy on karatekast mentions 2 other pod casts on one of his own, and he said that they were pretty good, other than one incident. I'd have to go check out his name, but I think it was Mister Shane Pinedar or something.

Great article, but one thing I do disagree with. Understand that every change you make, passes on to someone else, and then inspires further change You have no idea who will be changed later on. When I call people ma'am or sir, after the usual "you make me feel old," I always tell them that it is a term of respect, and that they are worthy of respect. Knowing how to treat people will open a little doorway into their lives, and your actions pass into theirs. I think that one person can have a greater impact than they think. Also, living a life of opening doors, giving up my seat, and other forms of respect given to God's gift to me that is my wife, has helped her go from thinking I'm a weirdo, to knowing that I'm a weirdo worth marrying. We now have a 9 week old daughter, and I have promised her to teach her how a young man should treat a young woman, and how to forcibly stop that young man from doing ungentlemanly things.

I'm slogging through all the pages, and I am reminded of a man at my church. He was in the Martial Arts for a long time, and they learned things like manipulating your chi engeries and chakrahs and all that type of stuff. He did not become a Christian though until God took him out of it for reasons that are my friends own. Even now, though he knows that there are "Christian Dojos," it would be like putting an alcoholic in a bar with free money. Even if we don't believe in stuff, it could be dangerous depending on what it is (i.e. wedgi boards (spelling?) tarot, palm reading, chi energy, etc). It could open doors. If a black belt walks into a biker bar known for fights, he may not go in to fight, but he will get in one. You may not expect bad stuff by trying to focus chi or whatever, but doesn't mean it won't happen. kchenault, I would like to thank you for writing your paper. When we bow, we do it from a standing position, and never bow our eyes, because Jesus is the only one we reserve that for. Punching and kicking is fun with friends, and we are taught to run when we can from a fight. Obviously, if someone threatens my daughter or my Karate wife, they will be knocked around constantly until they leave, or are no longer awake. When praying/meditating, I constantly try to pray scripture, it brings me peace in a fight, or when practicing. If your paper is not complete in the other 18pgs, please put it up when it's done.

School, club, it's kind of interchangable, isn't it? It's school, I meant to type school.

Introductions, introductions.... I am 5th Kyu in Shorin Ryu, a card carrying board member of the House of David Karate club, a new Daddy, a future missionary to Japan, a punching bag for the rest of the class, and a beater upper of Taz. Glad to meet y'all.

I liked the article for the most part. Choosing not to bow to objects or to do certain practices aren't solely because of what someone may or not fear. There are times when you feel like you shouldn't do something, a gut feeling of sorts, and that can just be the Holy Spirit. I am convicted to not bow on my knees to anyone or thing, but at the foot of the cross. Anyway, God bless, and thanks for the article. I'll find the time to slog through all 18pgs that are up so far.