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The environment of Tumfo Tu is designed to reinforce good habits and empower people to face suffering.

On 11/9/2019, Insts: Robert, Ariel, Yejide, and Imana unexpectedly received their ranking of 1st Dan (1st degree) black belt after...

Everyone serves as an example to others, or an excuse for others, at all times. As martial artists, we are actively sharpening each...

Even if our environment is peaceful, we can find ourselves wrestling with significant inner turmoil. We hear about actors and celebrities...

As I was walking home in the rain along the crowded streets, some people around me were wet and miserable. I, myself, was just wet. We...

In today’s day and age, the power of our words has never been more obvious. Reputations are made and ruined by idle things posted on the...

The term ‘Martial Art’ is a synthesis of discipline and art. It normally resides in a building and exists for a couple of hours once or...

Most of what we experience in life happens in our minds. We talk to ourselves via thought constantly. It’s up to each of us to make our...

History does not often remember people who did exactly what was perfectly normal and expected of them. To move the world forward, we must...

In life, the only certainties are death, taxes, and anxiety. We all experience being anxious before doing something big or when we are...

Tumfo Tu involves constant growth and constant challenge. If you have come to visit the Tumfo Tu Ebanmu, you have certainly seen the...

“Man – Know thyself.” From early on in life we learn that self-esteem and self-confidence are vital assets for life. We try to create...

What is the purpose of training for something? Usually, the aim is to improve some ability, achieve a goal, or pass a test. If you tell...

One thing that keeps us stuck in our comfort zone is the fear of failure. We all know failure is a part of life and getting past it is...

All day, every day, we are dealing with our feelings and emotions. Most of our lives are spent focused on how we are feeling. Sometimes,...

November 9, 2022 is the first named Tumfo Tu holiday of Transcendence Day. It commemorates the passing of Grand Master Kajana in 2021 and...

Have you ever met someone that espoused profound moral and spiritual philosophies, but did not implement those things in their lives?...

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” -Maya Angelou Learning is messy. Being wrong feels...

Patience is indeed a virtue. Undoubtedly, any meaningful goal we accomplish requires us to exercise patience. Also undoubtedly, we have...

“Work smarter, not harder!” How often do we know there must be a better way to do something, but are just too tired to find it? We hail...

At this time of year, “Happy Holidays” is a ubiquitous slogan. We wish each other a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanza, or...

"We call our discipline Tumfo Tu which means “power movement.” One of the first things we emphasize to anyone new to our discipline is...

A student's personal experience of growth on and off the mat.