I never understood “passion” until I wrote my first martial arts article. When I wrote that article, two passions collided, writing and martial arts. I realized then that I had passion all along, I just never embraced it. That first magazine article was a story about teaching martial arts in a rural community. If you… Read More Live Your Life With Passion
I used to have a recurring nightmare. I step into an elevator that appears completely normal. When the door closes, however, it suddenly takes off quickly, in an unexpected direction. At times it moves sideways, and even turns upside down. I walk into it unknowingly every single time. Suddenly, I find myself swirling in different… Read More Opening My Closed Mind
Friends, every day I am amazed by the female martial artist. It’s not that she learns anything different from a man, but she interprets what she learns and applies it in a different way than a man. There is nothing right or wrong about it. There is nothing good or bad about it. It just… Read More Female Martial Artists, Unite!
Well, no, I’m not talking about getting drunk! In fact, I don’t drink and haven’t had a drink in more than 25 years as a personal choice. What I’m talking about today is a martial art belt. I want you to tie one on. If you’ve never practiced a martial art, today is as good… Read More Tie One On- With The Martial Arts Woman
The Making of a Champion After 25 years of learning, practicing, and teaching karate; sharing martial arts skills to adults and children; helping students; refreshing my own katas; finding new sources from which to learn; and helping students tie their belts, I’m still nowhere near being a karate champion. I’ve learned and taught martial arts… Read More The Making of a Champion
Ladies, you are all amazing! You are respectful, kind, and courteous. You are loving, caring, and helpful. You jump in when help is needed, take care of the children, and pick up the loose ends. You believe in your role, young woman, wife, mother, professional, whatever it may be and you always try your best.… Read More From Woman To Warrior
I guess the title of this post sounds a little demanding and perhaps a touch disgruntled. I think that is what it takes to remind all of us that we are often headed in the wrong direction. As a martial artist, I always try to take the high road, give credit where credit is due,… Read More Why You Should Just Shut Up
There are many reasons, in my opinion, why female martial artists stand out or make a difference. Here are three things that impact my opinion the most. 1. They train. In my martial art career, I have been fortunate enough to meet some very awesome female martial artists and female martial art instructors.These are important… Read More 3 Reasons Female Martial Artists Rule
I never said the phrase “no worries.” Then, one day, like everyone else, I just picked up the habit. It’s less personal than “you’re forgiven” and more casual than “it’s okay.” It’s a quick response to an apology. You forgive others easily via the “no worries” route because, in the big scheme of things, whatever… Read More “No Worries”- Martial Arts Woman Advice
So, you’ve been practicing a long time, right? It has practically been a lifetime of training, teaching, and moving up the ranks. You have great students and a thriving martial arts school. Everything is just as it should be. The kids that you teach have tenacity. They are like any group of kids, emotional one… Read More Why Your Martial Arts Students Should Be Better Than You
