I love teaching and contributing people of all ages in one way or other to make a difference in their lives. For this, I use every opportunity that arise and do it with fun. While I was visiting my home town, Trabzon/Turkiye, I had some students interested in forming a Sayokan Club at the Black […]
A beautiful seminar.
Sayokan European Seminar took place 2-6 May in Utrecht, Holland. In a way I was expected to join, being SWF Director of International Affairs. I also needed to escape from daily life and do something I enjoy for a few days. It was also an opportunity for me and to refresh, increase my knowledge, catch up with Yabgu Nihat Yigit (the […]
The Unsettling Soul !
If we would like to have better lives; we have to do “The change!” in us first. There are times we feel trapped in our body. Something in us wants to break free, reach out and find a comfortable place to rest in. No matter what we do, which advice of teaching we follow we […]
Honesty
”Before us lie two paths – honesty and dishonesty. The shortsighted embark on the dishonest path; the wise on the honest. For the wise know the truth; in helping others we help ourselves; and in hurting others we hurt ourselves. Character overshadows money, and trust rises above fame. Honesty is still the best policy.” Napoleon […]
Steve Jobs
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow […]
Trust
“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” Stephen R. Covey
Martial Arts Newbie Guide – 4
Subject: 9 – When You Visit Here are some general guidelines to consider when visiting the schools you have an interest in. First, call ahead. Make sure that visitors are welcome. Some schools are particular about what classes visitors are allowed to watch. Advanced classes may be “off limits” to the public as well as […]
Ataturk’s Quotes
Victory is for those who can say “Victory is mine”. Success is for those who can begin saying “I will succeed” and say “I have succeeded” in the end. Ataturk.
Metaphysics in universe and the power of thoughts.
When one study martial arts and go beyond what we call just kicking and punching, some of us have interest in the philosophical side of it. Adding this some of the Asian mystical movies and some hearsay makes it irresistible. In our system Sayokan, we are real and scientific, no mystery, but we have our […]
Martial Arts Newbie Guide – 3
Subject: 7 – What Not To Look For Some years ago a movie came out: They Call Me Bruce! In this comedy, an Asian man made his way through a number of people who thought he was a great martial arts Master simply because he was Asian, triumphing in the end. The moral is clear […]