Coffee with Alain

Coffee with Alain sharing the 2-Minute Monday Text that can change your week. A little tip from Arnold's Pump Club email.

Coffee with Alain sharing a little message from Rachel Corrie.

Coffee with Alain discussing the book "The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art" by Peter Urban.

Coffee with Alain sharing a little motivation as we head into the weekend.

Coffee with Alain discussing the new movie "Song Sung Blue" starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.

Coffee with Alain sharing some Warrior Wisdom for Wednessday from "Bow To Life: 365 Secrets From The Martial Arts For Daily Life" by Joseph Cardillo.

Coffee with Alain discussing the new Avatar movie.

Coffee with Alain sharing a little Monday motivation by asking what your plan is for this next year. First Monday of 2026, let's get going.

Coffee with Alain paying tribute to Grand Masters J.R. West; Hwang, Kwang Sung; and Ji, Han Jae.

I was mistaken when I said first black belt, he had certificate K-9-1 which I was remembering wrong. Here is a clarification on GM Hwang's rank from Thomas Gordan:

For clarification, the first ninth degree under General Choi was Grand Master Rhee, Ki Ha (UK-9-1). Grand Master Kwang (K-9-1) and Grand Master Sereff (A-9-1) were promoted to ninth degree about six months later.   GM Hwang's funeral is this Saturday in Connecticut

Coffee with Alain discussing reading and how to read more in 2026.