WARRIORS EDGE

". . .the development of a warrior rests upon stopping the internal dialogue. Unnecessary talking is related to other unnecessary physical movements and bodily tensions, twitches, fidgeting, finger drumming, foot tapping, grimacing, and so on, which serve to drain the daily ration of energy. . ."

It is our mission here at Warriors Realm to bring information to all who strive to follow the warrior way. We will try our best to accomplish this in the most safe and efficient manor possible. The articles and information posted within Warriors Edge should be used as a guide and not as an absolute. Always seek other sources and view information from as many angles as possible. Warriors realm will also depend highly on its readers to suggest change and transform this e-zine into a usable reference for all our readers. This Mission Statement will change overtime as well. What will never change though is our dedication to bring information to those who wish to pursue the warrior path.

"If I had a formula for bypassing trouble, I would not pass it round. Trouble creates a capacity to handle it. I don’t embrace trouble; that’s as bad as treating it as an enemy. But I do say meet it as a friend, for you’ll see a lot of it and had better be on speaking terms with it."

My name is Tim Thomas I have been studying Martial Arts for many years. I have always wondered how people have traveled all around and based decisions on who to train with what to study how to study and for how long. In the past few years I have begun to realize something I have felt since a small child. I have always been intrigued in Samurai, Knights, Vikings, Ninja, Armed forces, Indians and etc. For within all these histories there are great heroes who not only were leaders but they were great warriors at one time or another. I hope together we can explore this realm together of what it takes to be a great warrior as you see from the title page it states warrior means one engaged or experienced in warfare. What is warfare - the waging of war against an enemy. What is war - a concerted effort or campaign to combat or put an end to something considered injurious. I believe warriors have to carry themselves at a higher standard than normal people. I believe warriors should be the people to whom all others look to for advice and support. They should be well respected within their community. Have high standards for all the people they lead. They should be the shinning light when all is dark. Lets work together to make us all true warriors.

"The true spirit of the warrior is found in the desire to defend the weaker against the aggression of the stronger. In this way an essential balance is kept in the world. The warrior trains so that he will be prepared and will thus not fail in his role."

I used to think I was the only one who thought people were loosing their common values. That no one cared any more how people spoke, interacted or carried themselves. I know see that this issue is becoming more and more prevalent throughout the country. People are starting to reinforce old habits that have been let go in recent years. The importance of an actual greeting other than a what's up. A hand shake instead of just a nod. Calling people by sir instead of saying yo or hey. Using polite phrases such as excuse me or I apologize and yes or no please. I feel these are important and need to be emphasized.

"You must work out your own honor system for yourself. For the warrior it becomes a code, a way of life, unbending and unaltered, often without ant verbal guidelines. When all of your possessions are far from you, you will still have your honor, your core. A handshake or simply saying, ‘I will do this,’ is your bond, more concrete than any signature on paper should be. Your actions demonstrate your code. To abuse your knowledge, betray a comrade, lie, things such as that, you will have broken your pact with yourself and have lost your honor. If you act in accordance with your beliefs as well as you can, you will retain your honor always."

Honesty - Truthfulness; sincerity 2. The quality or condition of being honest; integrity

Courage - The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.

Wisdom - The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight.

Compassion - Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it

Justice - The upholding of what is just, especially fair treatment and due reward in accordance with honor, standards, or law.

Prudent - Wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.

"There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self."

"Every man is responsible for defending every woman and every child. When the male no longer takes this role, when he no longer has the courage or feels the moral responsibility, then that society will no longer be a society where honor and virtue are esteemed. Laws and government cannot replace this personal caring and commitment. In the absence of the Warrior protector, the only way that a government can protect a society is to remove the freedom of the people. And the sons and daughters of lions become sheep."

It is our responsibility as parents, teachers, seniors or whatever role in society that we partake in that children become our responsibility. I was amazed a few weeks ago, When a student and myself were having a conversation about the internet. She asked me if I ever got a letter from someone saying that something bad would happen if the letter did not get forwarded. I told her yes and that those are chain letters and they are illegal and she needs to let her parents know. So we talked more about her computer usage and to my amazement she uses an instant messenger and was being harassed by a boy who was sixteen to meet her. She did not meet him she ignored him long enough that he moved on, but you never know what could of happened if she had. I also advised her to let her parents know. We talked about where her computer is and how usage is monitored. She informed me basically it is not. I told her that her parents must place a lot of trust in her to do that (or they simply are unaware of the dangers and predators that lurk the net) I reiterated to her the importance that she must take responsibility to let her parents know when something odd is about the web. Lets cover some safety tips for children on Internet usage.

1. KEEP THE COMPUTER IN A PUBLIC OR VISIBLE SPOT (SO WHEN YOUR BUSY DOING THINGS YOU CAN CATCH A GLIMPSE OF WHAT IS GOING ON)

2. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A MASTER PASSWORD TO ALL PROGRAMS SO YOU CAN CHECK WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN.

3. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOFTWARE THAT EXAMINES AND ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW ACTIVITY. THESE CAN BE PURCHASED FROM MOST SOFTWARE STORES.

4. TALK WITH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT ACCEPTABLE INTERNET USAGE AND UNACCEPTABLE USAGE.

5. BE INVOLVED WITH THEM SIT WITH THEM AT THE COMPUTER EVEN IF THEY ARE DOING THEIR OWN THING IT MAY ONLY BE 15 MINUTES AT A TIME BUT AT LEAST THEY KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING AFTER THEM.

"Ruthless determination will overshadow technique or choice of weapon every time. The will to win is more important than the skill to win . . . Determination is the only thing that will get you off the ground after being stabbed, shot, or punched."