The Code

Every man should have a code What do I believe? What do I live by? How do I live in this society riddled with relativism? I believe that a very simple yet profound solution can answer these questions.   It is an idea dating back to the knights of old. A Codex Virilitatis, or the […]

What it means to be a Protector.

What it means to be a Protector. According to the Oxford Dictionary, a protector is someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their initiative. As men, it is our inherited duty to be protectors. We have been assigned to protect our families (whether you are the son or father it does not matter), […]

Andrew and Tristan Tate.

Who are they? Misogynistic, human traffickers, rapists and so much more. That is what mainstream media will tell you. I don’t agree with everything they say or some of their daily conduct like their promiscuous lifestyle but I agree with their overarching message about masculinity.  If you watch their long-form content and see what they […]

Why Kyokushin Karate?

History. The word Karate is derived from the words: Kara means “Empty”,  Te means “Hand”. Masutatsu Ōyama is the founder of Kyokushin karate, arguably the toughest karate style in the world. His life is full of legendary stories and myths. Masutatsu Ōyama is considered one of the strongest karate masters to date.  Mas Oyama named his […]

Drew Estate – Isla Del Sol – Robusto

This lovely cigar was made in Nicaragua, where Drew Estate has been making cigars since 1996. It is a 5” Robusto with a ring gauge of 52. This is the description that came with the cigar: “Well constructed with a sweetened cap, this cigar delivers a smooth mix of earthy tobacco and sugary black coffee, […]

Tattoos.

A brief overview. A tattoo is a form of body modification made by inserting tattoo ink underneath the skin via a tiny needle or multiple tiny needles. A Tattoo needle penetrates 5 layers of the epidermis. That may sound like a lot of skin, but it’s only about 1-2mm.  A brief history. The earliest evidence […]

The magic juice that is … Testosterone.

What is testosterone? Testosterone is the magic juice that all men have and want more of.  Testosterone is the dominant sex hormone in men that regulates our libido (sex drive), bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm.  It’s also responsible for all the hair growth […]