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I am a priest in the in the Old Catholic tradition, and my calling is to promote mind-body-spirit health. I am the founder and CEO of Heritage Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, non-profit educational charity providing free instruction in martial arts, fitness, outdoor skills, and spiritual development, both in person and via distance learning. Start your transformation today by signing up for one of our free programs.
I have been a martial artist since 1986. In 2011 I was awarded the rank of Master by the Combat Martial Arts Practitioners Association and in 2019 became an Affiliate Coach of American Rough ‘n’ Tumble under the legendary Mark Hatmaker.
I graduated from the University of Virginia in 1983 with a B.A. in English. My written works include fiction and non-fiction. My most popular non-fiction works are Lift Up Your Heads: A Year of Old Catholic Homilies, The Calisthenics Codex, The Wildwood Workbook: Nature Appreciation and Survival. and Martial Grit. My fiction includes the novels Chatters on the Tide and Ghilan, as well as numerous poems, ‘zines, comic books, and short pieces.
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My wife and I are the proud parents of four children and five grandchildren.
Robert Mitchell Jr. 
I have read The Cabal Fang Manuel on my nook. Your words have deeply inspired me and my wife. We will be registering as an order soon. Continue to inspire…we will be working hard.
Thanks A.G. — I look forward to hearing more from you in the future!
(Co) Incidentally, I have a post on mysticism.
Went to your blog and didn’t see it. Link please! “All mystics speak the same language, for they come from the same country.”
Oh, it was on the top of the page, but here it is anyhow – bearing in mind, this information is from an ancient text of the Vedas: https://achronicleofkarma.wordpress.com/mysticismmeans-to-an-end/
Hey Robert, I nominated you for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award! Sorry for the late notification! I’ve been really busy and the internet in China isn’t all that great, but here’s the link 🙂
https://karatekid7421.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/the-dragons-loyalty-award/
Thanks, much appreciated!
Hi Robert,
although Christmas isn’t part of my belief system, I recognise that it is a time in the West when people drop their guards to some extent, shake hands, embrace, show generosity and draw closer – however temporarily.
I’m all in favour of these so, seizing the moment (I process this as the violins and carols on the radio behind me soar with impeccable timing to a peak at midnight) and contributing my bit, I wish you a Very Happy Christmas and an Excellent New Year!
Pleasure to know you, sir!
Filippo del mondo
Thank you so much Phil! Not just for your holiday wishes, which are deeply appreciated, but also for asking difficult questions, challenging the status quo, and for generally raising the bar of human discourse. One of these days my wife and I’d like to make it to your neck of the woods. When we do, you best put on some strong coffee my friend, because we’re going be all night in conversation! Kindest wishes to you and your family.
I was wondering about that incredible Billy Jack Freedom School t-shirt. Do you have any idea where I could get one? My fiancé showed me the Billy Jack movies when we started dating three years ago, and I’m crazy about it.
I’m sorry, I bought it about 15 years ago from a martial arts supply company and they don’t make them anymore. I wore that thing until it fell to pieces! Please let me know if you find one — I’d buy a new one myself!
Hi… How are connected with Frank Mitchell?
I’m sorry, I don’t know a Frank Mitchell. What makes you think we might be related?