Discipline
19 articles by Sensei Willy Strohmeier, from his monthly Brighton Buzz column.
2026
Ounces Now or Tons Later
Jim Rohn said discipline weighs ounces and regret weighs tons. How small, daily rules at home and in the dojo turned a screen-bound nine-year-old around.
Heroes Never Die, They Just Fade Away
A broken bed, The Way of the Dragon, and Chuck Norris: how a childhood hero's discipline, humility, and faith inspired a lifetime of karate.
Finding Your Inner Drive
True motivation is the inner fire that keeps kids showing up on tough days. How to help children shift from "I have to" to "I want to."
2025
"He Called Me a %@#&*!"
A four-year-old with the energy of an atomic reactor learns self-control, proving that consistency and never giving up on a child pay off.
Karate Gave Me a Head Start in Life
Dane joined the dojo at twelve in 2007. Now an Army Chaplain Candidate, he shares how 'Seek Perfection of Character' shaped his calling.
2023
The Greatest Victory
A legendary swordsman valued judgment over skill. Thinking before we act, even under pressure, is the greatest victory: a victory over self.
God Does Not Help the Lazy Man!
Handed a shovel at age seven, entrepreneur Eddie Wilson learned his dad's lesson: a little bit at a time, so get going. God won't help a lazy man.
2022
Weakness Is NOT a Virtue
Why learn karate if you can't use it? The virtue is in restraint, not weakness. Secure, capable people rarely need to lash out.
My Four Year Old Has So Much Energy!
An energetic four-year-old learns to pay attention, listen at home and take pride in his progress. Every karate student grows in their own way.
2021
It's Not My Fault
Blaming others means admitting we couldn't do better. Why our dojo teaches extreme ownership: be prompt, no whining, no excuses.
The Bumblebee Shouldn't Fly… and Yet It Does
A chubby kid who never made the sports teams found karate. Like the bumblebee, success comes from working harder, not natural gifts.
I Quit
At ten, Sensei Willy skipped karate to watch the Flintstones. His father's tough love kept him training, and changed the course of his life.
2020
2019
The “No Excuses” Super Power
In our dojo, excuses aren't allowed and aren't needed. Students learn accountability early, and it becomes a super power anyone can build day by day.
Diary of an Angry Kid
Sensei Willy was a short-fused first grader nicknamed 'Fosforito.' Karate didn't make him a better fighter; it taught him to manage his anger.
2018
2017
Discipline, Confidence, Tools to Succeed!
What goals do you have for your child this school year? Karate can build self-discipline, respect, focus, and the confidence to stand up to bullies.
Motivation Is Not Enough
Motivation is the spark that starts the engine, but it fizzles fast. Discipline is what keeps you going long after the excitement wears off.