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If you like
what you find on this site, you might be
interested in several of our books relating to
themes and topics presented herein.
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“Ah, so much
for character. When your very survival depends
on whether you are breathing or exhaling in
accordance with your master’s dictates, where
can your true character alight?”
The sage smiled, “Agreed! In these mad times,
truth passes only between those deemed fools.
Shall we be such fools, wielding our sabers of
swamp straw? Let the wrongdoers lie, steal,
and torment. We will defy them. Truth takes
root in patience, which the arrogant lack. All
will have their day, even the mad. And when
chaos clears, what endures? Patience,
compassion, dharma—and fearlessness. Ill-doers
will gnash their teeth as their fleeting power
crumbles, crushed beneath the very deceptions
they once unleashed.”
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Countless
stories have been told, some of which have
wound their way into mythology. In this
collection of tales, you'll discover heroes
and heroines, and witness wonders beyond
imagination. Within these stories, you'll meet
wizards, sages, immortals, and emperors, who,
despite their extraordinary abilities, face
challenges much like our own. Often, like us,
they are compelled by difficult circumstances
to leave their pasts behind and embark on
unforeseen paths.
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A wizard
deceased, an outlaw, a poet songstress, and
a one-armed warrior monk become our eyes and
ears as we encounter stirrings of events
hinting at something larger. The
centerpiece in this collection speaks of an
unexpected challenge. An archery
contest wherein past and present collides,
and characters are shaped by deed. A
final honing which perchance will set the
stage for renewed hope and a trust that
those who stand together can defeat any
enemy, no matter how daunting.
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There’s a
reason for these stories. They never happen
on their own, or for no purpose. As well you
know, legends and myths survive to serve our
needs, to help and guide us, and perhaps to
best explain the otherwise unknowable. Many
lessons can be found here.
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"Seed
of Dragons" is a glimpse into the
lives of two heroes. You’ll see in
each instance how they push through
uncertainty and strive to achieve
their full potential, no matter the
odds against.
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"Returning
to Center" is a partial compilation
of many stories and lessons penned
over the course of a lifetime in the
martial arts.
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Warning:
Martial arts, like any rigorous course of
activity, presents the risk of injury,
sometimes serious, disabling, or even
fatal. It should only be undertaken
under the direct supervision of a Black Belt
instructor, and only after you have been
cleared by your personal physician.
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