Kickin' It

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“Now I see that I will never find the light. Unless, like the candle, I am my own fuel, consuming myself.” - Bruce Lee

“Now I see that I will never find the light. Unless, like the candle, I am my own fuel, consuming myself.” - Bruce Lee

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Sempai Robert Truong shares some of his thoughts on focus.

A whimsical reflection on warnings for beginners by Sempai Robert Truong.

Satori Flight candidate Robert Truong writes about the importance of being honest with yourself in training.

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Sempai Robert Truong considers the wisdom of Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, “The Four Agreements”, and then applies it to lessons from the mat.