There are a lot of great words in the English language, and a few…well…not so great. Some you mutter under your breath for fear you will be heard; others you belt out before the censors have a chance to bleep them. Today when I talk about martial arts and effort, I’ll be also talking about the “F” word. … Read More Martial Arts, Effort, and the “F” Word
I went to a spiritual retreat recently and learned a lot about myself and about people in general. I’m glad to say that there are many kind and wonderful people in the world. Your vision may get skewed from the news on television or from what you read. Rest assured, people are good. People care. It… Read More Internal Retreat- My Martial Arts Philosophy
You have potential. Your life is very similar to the journey of a martial artist, starting at white belt, leading to black, then back around again. From beginning to end, the martial arts journey and the life journey are nourished by activities, events, and emotions. Both require a vast array of thoughts and practices, humility and understanding.… Read More Your Martial-Artsy Potential
I often talk about how you can make positive and hopeful change in your own attitude and demeanor. Like learning a martial art, it takes practice, sometimes years, to turn negative thoughts around. Life, and becoming a better you, takes time. It starts with a recognition that you can change and that nothing is set in stone. Perhaps you… Read More Changing Others Means Changing You
Do you want just a little tiny bit of that awesome martial arts wisdom that martial artists seem to enjoy? Are you a martial artist who is still struggling with a good, positive mindset? Either way, you are deserving of all the wisdom, grace, and power that martial arts has to offer. If you are… Read More 1 Simple Step to Martial Arts Wisdom
NO! I’m asked on occasion to volunteer for different events or activities. There comes a time when I have to say “no” to something. I’m not comfortable saying “no.” If someone needs something, I should be there, ready and willing to help. That is what my heart says anyway. Maybe that’s one of my human flaws, thinking that I… Read More Break the 80/20 Rule
There are many great ways to learn a martial art. There are different styles, instructors, and locations from which to choose. Once you settle on a style, though, the rest is up to you. To make the most of your practice, there are a few pitfalls to avoid if you desire success. These common mistakes could… Read More 7 Martial Art Mistakes To Avoid
Normally, I like to share an insightful message about how to live better using the positive mindset I’ve established through my martial art practice. It’s a theory that works pretty well. I share some personal stories about how I’ve overcome a situation using the mental skills I’ve cultivated through martial arts and you think about how to apply them to… Read More My Advice…No More Excuses.
There is something about martial arts that interests just about everybody, from practitioners, to kids, to movie enthusiasts, to grandfathers, to writers, and everyone in between. Why is it so well-loved, so sought out? Because martial arts seem magical. The human body and the human mind working together in unison is important, but the reason so… Read More Martial Arts Magic And You
This is a crazy controversy that I’ve never quite understood. Some insist that martial artists should not get paid, that payment diminishes the art in some way because it is an age-old tradition, and should not be exploited. Some see it as “evil” to charge a fee to teach others a martial art because of its… Read More 3 Reasons Martial Artists Deserve To Get Paid
