Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

83 Year Old, 4th Degree Black Belt, Pam Neil

Click here to listen to this inspiring podcast: Hi, Welcome to a new series being incorporated into my martial art blog. This podcast series is a recorded interview with martial art women all over the world who truly make a difference in the world because of their martial art practice, and a listening journey for… Read More 83 Year Old, 4th Degree Black Belt, Pam Neil

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Age Is Not a Number. It’s a Choice.

So many times, people limit themselves because of their age. It’s true. The body changes over time. Women contend with additional changes due to childbirth (I have 4 kids!). Still, you limit yourself if you never push or strive for more and that has nothing to do with age. I suppose this explains why I:… Read More Age Is Not a Number. It’s a Choice.

Encouragement, Karate, Motivational, Reader

Why Women Need Martial Arts

There was a day when I did not even think about martial arts. I focused on a career, marriage and eventually starting a family. But martial arts? I never considered learning one until my husband boldly mentioned that a local recreation center had martial art classes and we should try them. I was already 26… Read More Why Women Need Martial Arts

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Master Your Future

What is in store for you in the future? It is a difficult question to answer because none of us knows how long our future is. Some plan heartily for the future.  Someone my age, nearly 57, thinks of retirement years.  Someone my daughter’s age, 16, thinks of career choices.  Others in their early adulthood,… Read More Master Your Future