As a martial arts school owner and instructor I often overlook the impact myself and other instructors have as role models on students.  Every action we make on and off the mat can have an impact on students.  As instructors we usually teach students techniques for self defense.  We overlook the opportunity to teach students [...]

Martialinfo.com Breaks into the Massive Mobil Market by Introducing iPhone Application Woodland Hills, CA-Enter the Dragon changed the way that people worldwide looked at the martial arts. Now, www.martialinfo.com, one of the most trafficked martial arts websites in the world, has just completed a cost-free iPhone application (app) that will change and power the way people [...]

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and I had decided to spend my afternoon by the Santa Monica Pier. I started walking past the shops and restaurants on the pier when something near a small seafood restaurant got my attention. I noticed a big barrel, without a lid, that was full of crabs. Since it [...]

In all my years training in the martial arts, I have always worked and practiced for something or some goal in the future. I remember starting my training and not wanting to be a white belt. To me the green belt was where I wanted to be. I used to look at the advanced classes [...]

In the course of our travels through life it’s a commonly accepted fact that the things that bring us the greatest joy can often bring us the most troublesome worries as well. My son, Aria, was born about two months ago, and the great joy my wife and I experienced was matched only by the [...]

It was 4:30 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon. I was teaching my class when the parent of one of my students ran into the school, yelling, “Mr. Fariborz, Mr. Fariborz”. I responded quickly to her call and asked her what was wrong. “There is a car accident outside and two of your kids are in [...]