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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Mindset

Building Self-Confidence Through Daily Action in 2026

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

Mindset

Bruce Lee's Seven Tips for Improvement, Applied Today

Hack away at the unessential, create opportunities, always be yourself \\\\u2014 seven fundamentals from Bruce Lee that work on and off the mat.

Self-Defense

Taking a Stand on Local Terrorism: Interview with Sliwa

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

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 \\\\u2014 a practical guide written for awareness month.

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 \\\\u2014 and how to choose a legitimate school.

Martial Arts

The History of Miller's Dojo: From a Garage to Main St

From six students in a college gym to a commercial school on Main Street \\\\u2014 the story of a dojo built through floods, garages and persistence.

Martial Arts

American Kenpo Today: A Martial Art for Modern Times

A guest writer steps onto the mats and discovers why Ed Parker\\\\u2019s American Kenpo is built on logic, \\\\u201cwhat ifs\\\\u201d and reality-based training.