The Modern Gladiator Ethos

The truth is every single person on this planet is in a fight for their life. The problem is some of us refuse to take part in the battle.

Modern Gladiator is a way of life that extends far beyond the common boundaries of human existence.

On one hand you have the creative mindset

The part of the mind that fights oppression with creative expression. Usually displayed with music, art, and poetry.

On the other hand, you have the defender mindset. 

The part of the mind that focuses on self-preservation, physical fitness and protection of others.

Both parts are equally important and necessary for a balanced existence of the individual.

Too much of either will lead to the definite ruin of the individual.  While creativity is a good thing, too much of it will make you soft. It will cause you to lose sense of reality and make you unfit or unprepared for dealing with the unpleasant things in life.

Too much defense will make you sharp and bold but also jaded and cold. You will be ready to defend but will lack compassion. PTSD is common symptom of this imbalance. Often seen in soldiers returning from war who don’t find positive was to fill the void.

It is the constant development of these two systems that lead you here today. One of them brought you and hopefully the other will help you to stay. This is the way of life for us and this is our story.