The Cowboy Hat is the most iconic and recognized clothing accessory in the world. No matter where I go, wearing a cowboy hat is sure…
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Training Precepts from Master Funakoshi
FIRST, since karate is a martial art, you must practice with the utmost seriousness from the very beginning. This means going beyond being simply diligent…
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The Twenty Principles of Karate
Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan karate, laid out the Twenty Precepts of Karate (Niju kun), which are there as a guide for all…
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Instructions From Master Funakoshi
The word “bu” of budo (martial arts) is written with the Chinese character for “stop” within a character signifying two crossed halberds meaning to stop…
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Shannon Number in Chess
The Shannon number, named after the American mathematician Claude Shannon, is a conservative lower bound of the game-tree complexity of chess of 10120, based on…
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Understanding Credit Utilization
In our last post, we looked at how credit scores work and what those three little numbers mean. Now, let’s turn our attention to one…
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The Physics of Light in Reef Aquariums
Light is the lifeblood of a reef aquarium. It fuels photosynthesis, shapes coral coloration, determines growth patterns, and ultimately drives the biological engine that makes…
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Finding Meaning in Our Lives
Human beings seem almost unable to avoid the question of meaning. At some point, whether in youth or in grief, in success or in emptiness,…
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A Quick Look At The Credit Score.
In my previous post I shared a few thoughts on why Credit is important and why we should care about it. In this one I…
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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): How to Manage Post-Workout Pain for Older and First-Time Lifters
Whether you’re stepping into the weight room for the first time or returning after a long hiatus, one thing often hits harder than the weights…
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