IS KATA TRAINING IMPORTANT OR BENEFICIAL?

I have heard this question raised by countless martial arts instructors, students, and bystanders.  There are 10 katas in LOTUS.  Are they worth practicing.  I hope to answer this question through simple and proven examples that would be hard to differ with.

WHAT DOES "BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT MEAN IN LOTUS?"

LOTUS prides itself on the motto of Body, Mind, and Spirit.  I hope you will find my article on it both informative and insightful.  Kajukenbo Master Tony Lasitread the article and stated he had never heard it described more accurately.

WHO IS A BLACK BELT AND WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

I have been asked many times, "How long of studying will it take before I can be dangerous?"  I have also seen many students start studying martial arts to get the famous black belt.  I hope to further address who earns the black belt and what it means.

WHY DO WE BOW IN LOTUS?

The bow is perhaps the most misunderstood tradition in the martial arts.  I hope to clarify why the bow is performed and when it is appropriate in training in LOTUS Self-Defense.

DOJO WISDOM

I believe that martial arts training should not be all physical, but mental as well.  I have included many of my favorite martial arts quotes, stories, and advice.  Many of them I got through reading excellent martial arts books and from various martial artists.

INTERVIEW WITH KAJUKENBO MASTER TONY LASIT (01/17/06)

Kajukenbo Senior Grand Master Tony Lasit under the Kajukenbo System of Self-Defense was nice enough to let us interview him about his training and other martial arts topics.  He taught the LOTUS founder Kenpo Karate.

FIFTY THOUSAND HIGH BLOCKS

This martial arts story illustrates the importance of practice and patience in the martial arts.

CHUCK NORRIS FACTS

Here you will find a list of my favorite Chuck Norris facts.  They are hilarious.  Enjoy.

Here you will find my philosophy on gun and knife disarming techniques.

Ajarn Tim Hollembaek explains the different stances in LOTUS.

Ajarn Roy Harrington writes about the benefits of martial arts training for children.

Ajarn Tim Hollembaek discusses an interesting concept in self-defense techniques.

Ajarn Tim Hollembaek briefly discusses principles in LOTUS Self-Defense Techniques.

Ajarn Tim Hollembaek discusses common mistakes when learning and executing self-defense techniques.

LOTUS Black Belt Robert Price gives us some insight into the early training days of LOTUS as well as to why no book has yet to be written about LOTUS.

An older LOTUS student discusses why he enjoys studying martial arts when it appears other sports may be better suited for older people.

An older LOTUS student discusses injuries in the martial arts.

An older LOTUS student discusses what took him so long to join a martial arts school.

An older LOTUS student discusses his search for a martial arts school.

Thoughts and Tips from a Shotokan Karate Expert.

Ajarn Tim Hollembaek has submitted this information after discussing it with KSDI Senior Grandmaster Tony Lasit.

Ajarn Tim Hollembaek conducted some great research into Thai culture and history.

What is fatigue?  What causes it?  Tips to fight it.

GUIDE TO USE OF FORCE

Suggestion for the proper legal and moral use of force when dealing with an attacker.