Miller's Dojo

Karate for fitness, self-defense and character

From the logic of Ed Parker’s American Kenpo to the psychology of confidence and anger control — long-form writing on what martial arts training really teaches.

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Martial Arts

The History of Miller's Dojo

From six students in a college gym to a commercial school on Main Street — the story of a dojo built through floods, garages and persistence.

Martial Arts

The Hall of Fame Scam in the Martial Arts Industry

Pay-to-play inductions, paid celebrities and belt factories: how to tell a real honor from a nomination mill — and how to choose a legitimate school.

Self-Defense

Sexual Assault Awareness: What Everyone Should Know

Forms of assault, warning signs of an abuser, myths and facts, and the first steps of awareness — a practical guide written for awareness month.

Self-Defense

Taking a Stand on Local Terrorism: An Interview with Curtis Sliwa

Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa on bullying, cyber harassment, community patrols and why martial arts matter in citizen safety.

Mindset

Bruce Lee's Seven Tips for Improvement

Hack away at the unessential, create opportunities, always be yourself — seven fundamentals from Bruce Lee that work on and off the mat.

Mindset

Building Self-Confidence Through Daily Action

Confidence is something you act on, not something you wait for: ten everyday habits that quietly rebuild self-belief.

Mindset

Anger Control: Set the Example for Your Children

Explosive or repressed — both ways of handling anger teach children the wrong lesson. How to manage anger and model it at home.