Success is determined by those whom prove

the impossible, possible.

- James W. Pence

Kung Fu stylist Lilly Jensen and her fun-loving radioactive lizard friend, Godzilla.
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No lizards were harmed during the shooting of this photo. Not even radioactive ones.

Teachers Open the Door

... but you must enter by yourself.

Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.
- Chinese Proverb

Be Master of Mind

"Be master of mind, rather than mastered by mind."

- Zen saying

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Sweat Now, Survive Later

"The more you sweat in training, the less you will bleed in battle." -unknown

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The Fruit of Discipline

"Self-respect is the fruit of discipline" - Abraham J. Heschel

Master the Art of Peace

"Master the divine techniques of the Art of Peace and no enemy will dare to challenge you."

- Ueshiba

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Peace can take many forms. Peace with others. Peace with self. Peace with one's surroundings. Lydia Eggert of Martial Artistry Shaolin Kung Fu & Chinese Wushu illustrates this martial arts quote.

The true value of the martial arts

"The true value of the martial arts is not in 100 victories, but in the perfection of the character of the students."

- Funakoshi

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This is one of my very favorite martial arts quotes, and Randy - humorous, kind, hard-working - was the perfect choice to illustrate it.