Holistic

[emattson]

One aspect that I greatly respect about the Okinawa style is their belief that karate is more than just learning how to fight. It is a lifestyle. Survival is more than throwing punches. It’s knowing how to deal with greedy employers so you won’t get exploited. It’s knowing how not to be deceived by con artists trying to push snake oil remedies or worse addictive drugs. Two good friends died believing alternative medicine will heal them. Self defense can also be a discipline in healthy living. But just saying “man up” isn’t enough. It’s hard saying no to a delicious bag of potato chips. I wish to hear about techniques used for discipline.