Let’s talk about ZENtensity!  Bill Viola Jr. coined the phrase “ZENtensity” decades ago when he recognized his true potential… then surpassed it.  He exceeded the limits and leveled up over, and over, and over again to become world renown in the martial arts.  His wining mindset became a pattern of success and an award-winning formula of the Viola family. ZENtensity became the signature of his dōjō.  “Sensei, what is this ZENtensity you speak of?”  ZENtensity is a mind over matter phenomenon achieved when outside influences vanish, and one harnesses all potential power into an activity.  It’s the extra rep that 99% of people give up on.  ZENtensity is doing more with less and going the extra mile on an empty tank of gas. Quite simply it’s Rocky Balboa in round 12, Michael Phelps in the last lap, or Rudy grinding at practice.  ZENtensity is the epitome of hustle, and then some.  It is a samurai mindset, and CommonSensei can teach you.

Let’s talk about ZENtensity!  Bill Viola Jr. coined the phrase “ZENtensity” decades ago when he recognized his true potential… then surpassed it.  He exceeded the limits and leveled up over, and over, and over again to become world renown in the martial arts.  His wining mindset became a pattern of success and an award-winning formula of the Viola family. ZENtensity became the signature of his dōjō.  “Sensei, what is this ZENtensity you speak of?”  ZENtensity is a mind over matter phenomenon achieved when outside influences vanish, and one harnesses all potential power into an activity.  It’s the extra rep that 99% of people give up on.  ZENtensity is doing more with less and going the extra mile on an empty tank of gas. Quite simply it’s Rocky Balboa in round 12, Michael Phelps in the last lap, or Rudy grinding at practice.  ZENtensity is the epitome of hustle, and then some.  It is a samurai mindset, and CommonSensei can teach you.

Bill Viola Jr.’s Martial SMARTS is a mentorship curriculum empowering the next generation of leaders. The character skills program focuses on what he calls the “invisible belt” or soft skills that aren’t taught in school. Self-confidence, Motivation, Adaptability, Respect, Tenacity, and Strategy. “Character is like a tree and reputation is a shadow.
The shadow is what we think of it, the tree is the real thing.” –Abraham Lincoln

Bill Viola Jr.’s Martial SMARTS is a mentorship curriculum empowering the next generation of leaders. The character skills program focuses on what he calls the “invisible belt” or soft skills that aren’t taught in school. Self-confidence, Motivation, Adaptability, Respect, Tenacity, and Strategy. “Character is like a tree and reputation is a shadow.
The shadow is what we think of it, the tree is the real thing.” –Abraham Lincoln

Discover your WHY with ikigai (生き甲斐). What is your reason for getting out of the bed in the morning? Your sense of purpose, passion, or reason for living is the subject of “How to Earn a Black Belt in Life.”

Discover your WHY with ikigai (生き甲斐). What is your reason for getting out of the bed in the morning? Your sense of purpose, passion, or reason for living is the subject of “How to Earn a Black Belt in Life.”