Recently my son tested for his second degree black belt in the martial art system that my family teaches, but I was thousands of miles away in the midst of a move for a job. He began martial arts many years ago as a child and through the years, he matured into an assistant instructor.… Read More The True Significance of Martial Arts in Today’s World
Who wants to play a quick game? It is easy and I bet you have a lot of experience. It’s called “Judge Others and Never Judge Yourself.” In simpler terms, criticize and condemn, but never look within. Identify others flaws, mistakes, and errors, and act as though you have none. It is probably one of the… Read More The Judgment Game
You always hear about the big guys, the franchises, the mega dojos on the corner with an abundance of students, and the schools that advertise all over the place. What about the little guys? What about the small dojos and martial art programs that brighten and enlighten the local recreation centers, YMCA’s, and community centers? At… Read More 10 Small Dojo Survival Tips
One day, I stood in front of a group of professional women to give a motivational talk. About seventy sets of eyes stared back at me as I spoke. I cautiously previewed the room. Did they laugh at my jokes? Did they wince at my delicate stories? Did they smile at my encouragement? It is… Read More The Shocking Truth of What Almost Happened That Day
How do you see yourself? Are you powerful, courageous, or brave? The truth is that you are all of those things and more. As a woman in martial arts, I see myself as a practitioner and instructor. It does not seem outstanding to me. But, others see me as one of few women martial artists… Read More You Are a Superhero
If you are like me, you have some good days and some bad. Many times, the bad days are out of your control. You got laid off from your job. You broke a tooth. You had a flat tire in the middle of the freeway on the way home. Even if your day was going… Read More The Martial Art Connection to Happiness
Let it go. Leg go of the stress, the obstacles, the worries, and the fears. They only inhibit you from being the person you are meant to be. Once you focus on these negative feelings, it is difficult to move past them. You begin to believe that you have no potential, cannot reach your goals,… Read More Stop Crying and Start Defining
What they say is so true, isn’t it? The only constant thing in our lives is change. Either we evolve, or our situations alter, and there is no turning back when the evolution begins. Unexpected change is difficult. There is always an element of stress, worry, and fear of the unknown, even if the change… Read More 6 Ways to Conquer Unexpected Change
I believe that there is one key leadership component missing in the world today. It may be the very thing that is holding you back from success, accomplishment, or improvement. I wish I could say that everyone is doing exactly what they need to do to reach their goals and dreams, but something is lacking… Read More 10 Reasons to Stop Avoiding the Truth
I was talking to a couple of martial art women tonight, and the first thing that entered my mind during the discussion was the plight of the martial arts woman. A “plight” is a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. While we have made great strides in martial arts, I believe the martial art woman is… Read More The Plight of the Martial Arts Woman
