In war the first thing you must do is secure yourself against defeat. ~ Sun Tzu Download this article. Martial Arts teaches us to always be prepared to defend ourselves against an attack. It does, of course, have other benefits but survival is its most critical quality. Some people may consider preparation to be paranoia. Nonsense. Preparation is not paranoia. It’s common sense. Obviously, we do not live in a loving, peaceful, harmonious world.
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of The Karate Consciousness Richard Andrew King – Grandmaster, Kiado-Ryutm Martial Arts; KingsKaratetm.net Download this article. Man was not created to dominate his fellow man. He was created to live in the fullness of the Light and to radiate that Light throughout the corridors of the universe. The karate consciousness of today is not centered in the fullness of the Light—divine illumination and understanding as characterized by life, love, peace, perfection, purity, prosperity, health, harmony, strength and wisdom.
In the early years of the Karate Institute of Americatm his callsign was “Hollywood.” A champion fighter, he ignited fear in the mind and psyche of his opponents. He could kick you in the head just as easily as punching you in the gut. In a phrase, he was “one bad dude!” Not only was he a great competitor, he was flamboyant and exciting to watch in his patriotic red, white and blue karate gi.
I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery. Thomas Jefferson 3rd President of the United States of America Primary author of the Declaration of Independence SAFETY. SECURITY. PROTECTION. This is the core and crux of using a firearm for everyone, especially for women, who are naturally more vulnerable than males. America is transiting the most dangerous era in its 247 year history. We’re all witnessing how bad guys are going free while law-abiding citizens are being incarcerated.
Needless to say, the environment in today’s world is becoming more and more chaotic, more and more dangerous, and more and more lawless, which is why more and more Americans have purchased firearms to protect themselves and their families. Regarding the protection issue, many Americans are carrying a concealed firearm with them. Some states mandate a CCW license, which stands for “Concealed Carry Weapon.” Other states allow “Open Carry,” which allows a person to carry a firearm without a permit.
How often in life do we get sidetracked with achieving all kinds of worldly things—name, fame, celebrity, riches, power, status, lands, titles, properties and on and on? The list of things we set out to accomplish in this life is endless, but the germane issue is that all worldly attainments are exactly that, worldly. Sound a little esoteric? Perhaps, but it's true. Life is energy. It can neither be created nor destroyed.