Someone asked me recently, do you know who you are? I provided the usual reply, “a mother, wife, martial artist, writer, friend…” blah, blah, blah. The truth is I didn’t take even a moment to think about it. And, what I spewed so quickly are the roles I play, not really who I am. No, to get… Read More Who Are You?
“Own your space. Powerfully embrace who you are. Don’t apologize for what you know. Continually strive to become more than who you are.” -Michelle Manu Listen to Michelle’s Interview by clicking on this link: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Michelle-Manu—Powerfully-Embrace-Who-You-Are-ejd1d1 or, click below: Michelle Manu is known for her accomplishments as a 10th Black Belt and teacher (Kumu) of the… Read More Michelle Manu – Powerfully Embrace Who You Are
Meet the truly inspiring Karen Eden Herdman! Listen to the Podcast here: BIO: From her days in journalism, radio and broadcasting, to movie experiences, her heritage, faith, martial arts, and writing, this Podcast interview covers the gamut of this “real deal” martial artist! Find out what you don’t know about this fascinating martial art woman in… Read More Karen Eden Herdman – Inspirational 7th Degree Martial Artist & Author
Not Lucky First of all, I am not “lucky” to be a female martial artist. I didn’t pick some four-leaf clover or perform a magic spell to join the elite rank of martial artists in this world. I put in as much work and effort as anybody and I withstood the test of time. Luck has… Read More Absurd Misconceptions about Martial Art Women
Steps to Success There are a lot of steps that you must take to succeed such as practice, knowledge, ability, perseverance, dedication, humility and diligence, to name a few. Success rarely just lands on your lap without these. But, there is one attribute that nearly encompasses all of these components in one swoop, and that… Read More Using Focus to Achieve Success
“We have to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.” -Odette Russell Do not miss this captivating interview with Odette Russell. Click on the link below to listen to the podcast: Podcast Highlights: Stalked by a drug dealer as a teen and young woman, Odette Russell knows a thing or two about the importance of protecting yourself… Read More Odette Russell – Grandmaster and Empowered Self-Defense Expert
Meet Violet Li, an established Tai Chi practitioner, instructor and author of hundreds of articles about Tai Chi. Violet shares about her background and experiences, the principles of theories and techniques, and why martial arts are important for women. Listen to this fun and enlightening podcast here (click on the arrow below): Bio: Violet Li… Read More Violet Li – Prolific Tai Chi Author, Instructor and Practitioner
A kata is a choreographed set of martial art moves or techniques that simulate fighting an attacker. They are composed of blocks, kicks, punches, and stepping patterns. When rehearsed over and over, they help you improve in your skills. Some people claim that a kata, or form, is useless or no longer relevant. I believe… Read More Life is a Complicated Kata
Martial Arts give women permission to be powerful. -Mary Stevens Listen in to my engaging interview with UK martial artist, Mary Stevens. Mary is a dynamic instructor and martial art woman, an author of children’s books, an instructor, mother, and project manager for FairFight, an Nonprofit Organization that uses martial arts as a vehicle to… Read More Mary Stevens – UK Instructor & Project Manager of FairFight (India)
Canada’s own Adette Rice shares what it means to be a martial art school owner with a passion for teaching and martial arts. Driftwood Martial Arts bears the distinction of being amongst one of the first full time, professional, Canadian martial arts studios to be opened by and run solely by a female instructor. Click… Read More Adette Rice – A Passion for Martial Arts
