3T Martial Arts

06/17/2026

The Monkey teaches us that moments matter, but fun is even better. Fun moments last a long time, creating a lot of inside jokes and moments you think about fondly. Fun moments help add to the emotional bank account, where you add to with Love and Trust and take from with betrayal and selfishness. In the fun moments, we forget about a lot of the sucky-ness that life throws at us. Learn to laugh at yourself. The monkey teaches us to not take life too seriously.

06/15/2026

The Monkey is one of the most relationship-based animals in the martial arts system. Monkeys create strong communities by understanding rules, positions, and how to treat each other. There is a concept in Okinawa called Moai which basically means a social support group. Like humans, monkeys understand the importance of building healthy relationships that help us through life. Love and Trust are cornerstones to a healthy relationship. Love is doing what’s in the vest interest of the other person, and trust is consistency in our words and actions.

06/08/2026

06/01/2026

We enjoyed celebrating moms this May. Here are just a few of the things we love about our moms…🥰

05/27/2026

Know the process

05/18/2026

Dokkodo, or the “path of aloneness” is not an easy path, but in order to appreciate relationships and friendships, you must first understand and be ok with aloneness. The leopard teaches us that self-reliance is the first step into true community and that if we don’t first grow in independence, we can’t have the joys of intra-dependency. In order to get great joy in your life, you must first sacrifice happiness and comfort. Accept difficulty and pain as a part of life. Freedom is scary and dangerous, but it also has the potential for the best life lived, if you’re willing to take the chance on it and live with the responsibilities and consequences of your actions.







&Tactics

05/14/2026

The leopard is free to move throughout its territory unhindered. Nothing holds the leopard back from freedom and nothing hinders it from doing what it wants. The leopard has freedom because it is self-reliant and self-sufficient. Therefore, the leopard can choose its own destiny because it is not controlled by fear or lack of skill. Like the leopard, we must cut the strings of anything that can sway or manipulate us. Figure out what controls you, how it controls you, why it controls you, and create an action plan for freedom. Ultimately, you must put in the hard work to cut those strings and change your thoughts, actions, and ways.






-Reliance