Tag: karate
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Character, the Primary Reason I Teach Martial Arts
Character is indeed the desired fruit of our labor. Matthew 7:16 tells us, “You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?” (NKJV) We strive to present the Gospel and we believe that real heart changes can only take place when we are born again. I am […]
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Excellence for the Martial Arts Instructor
I have witnessed a tendency in the Body of Christ to do things with sloppiness. The philosophy behind such spirit is that the Lord knows our hearts, therefore, He accepts everything we do for HIM, and we are taught that quality is not really important. From music, to dancing and sports, no doubt we […]
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Martial Arts Instructor as an Elder
The topic for this Essay does not necessarily provide a window to argue against viewing a Martial Arts Instructor as an Elder; but it did cause me to stop and reflect on the possibility. Perhaps it is not a coincidence that when I started teaching Martial Arts, I was an Elder at my church. By […]