Dear Students, Teachers and Friends,

Hope everyone is having a good holiday weekend. This is a time to
remember our fallen comrades that have given their lives serving
their country. While we may debate as to the decisions our
politicians make sometimes, we never for a moment question the
loyalty, honor and duty of those that serve.

Several people have asked me about real estate investing because
they know that I sit on the board of directors of the Colorado
Association of Real Estate Investors. I have convinced Bill
Bronchick, the president of the CAREI to have a local Colorado
Springs chapter. The mission of CAREI is to create an avenue for
networking, continued education and the sharing of resources. Anyone
interested in more information, please contact me directly at
kyoshibryan@....

Quotes of the Week

Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out
for yourself by looking out for your country.
- Calvin Coolidge

Now for a little laugh with all the veterans new and old.

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you are.
- Murphy's First Military Law
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Friendly fire isn't.
- Murphy's Second Military Law
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The most dangerous thing in the combat zone is an officer with a
map.
- Murphy's Third Military Law
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Incoming fire has the right of way.
- Murphy's Fourth Military Law
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The army with the smartest dress uniform will lose.
- Murphy's Fifth Military Law
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If your sergeant can see you, so can the enemy.
- Murphy's Sixth Military Law
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Don't be conspicuous. In the combat zone, it draws fire. Out of the
combat zone, it draws sergeants.
- Murphy's Seventh Military Law
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If you really need an officer in a hurry, take a nap.
- Murphy's Eighth Military Law
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The quartermaster has only two sizes, too large and too small.
- Murphy's Ninth Military Law
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Never worry about the bullet with your name on it. Instead, worry
about shrapnel addressed to 'occupant'.
- Murphy's Tenth Military Law

Lesson of the Week

18 Postures – Heaven

Heaven as taught as a posture in Kojosho Kempo, is not talking from
the religious perspective, but the heavenly bodies and the vastness
we know as the universe. The perspective I identify with most is the
vastness of it all and how when you contemplate on it how it helps
with your humility and the recognition of how much more is out there.

The tribes of the Cherokee nation, much like the ancient Chinese
families, didn't discipline their children as we think of
discipline. Instead, they would use the ways of nature around them
to teach ideas of proper behavior. Whenever they would find two
children arguing over the possession a toy or some other object,
they would encourage the youngsters to go and lie on their backs and
look at the stars. This process would inevitably get them to
understand that they really do not own anything, but simply take the
responsibility of its care for a short period of time during our
journey on this planet.

The qualities of heaven from the martial arts perspective, is that
it looks down upon us constantly, sorrows for the weak and helpless
and guides the warriors to have great courage when defending their
families and country. As Jhoon Rhee puts it, "Might for Right." As a
modern warrior, one must understand that we are here for a higher
purpose and cause, and that many times we do not know that purpose
until it is over. We must follow our heart, be honest and true in
our actions and deeds, and our true mission will be revealed. All
things are related in the universe, and when we do good it affects
all things, not just the one in front of us. Those that understand
this principle spend the majority of their time, serving others and
dedicating themselves to a higher purpose. It is this very act that
brings them true success and the happiness that they deserve.

Native Americans use a special greeting to symbolize their
relationship to all things…

To All my Relations,

Terry Bryan