Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Find Greatness In Your Life

“Greatness” is a big word, has a big meaning, and makes a big difference in your life.  Yes, you can be great, and here is how… The Great Little Picture What’s your big picture?  What consumes the bulk of your day or gobbles up your time? Going to work. Raising a family. Organizing bills. Fixing… Read More Find Greatness In Your Life

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4 Ways to Improve Your Martial Art Mindset

You have seen martial artists performing fancy forms, jacked-up kicks, wild flips, beautiful techniques, or simple strong movements that highlight the intricacies of the art. Although you appreciate these very physical activities, you also know that they require a level of proficiency that takes years of work and practice. What if I told you that… Read More 4 Ways to Improve Your Martial Art Mindset

Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Philosophy, Reader

Finding the JONCIEN

Like me, you are probably always searching for something. A plan to follow A dream to explore A hope to fulfill An inspiration A motivation A better life An answer to a question There is always something lacking and we spend huge amounts of time trying to find exactly what will solve the problem, bring us… Read More Finding the JONCIEN

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3 Reasons Why I Teach a Martial Art

    There are many reasons why I teach a martial art, but here are my top three!  If you are a martial artist, there’s no better way to learn yourself than to slow down and explain what you know to someone else.  If you are not involved in the martial arts, this shows why I… Read More 3 Reasons Why I Teach a Martial Art

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The 75 Item Rule

http://traffic.libsyn.com/themartialartswoman/04_The_75_Item_Rule.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:14 — 15.4MB) | Embed THE RULE  In 1999, a top business executive in corporate America made a decision. It was not a decision that he needed for the advancement of his professional career, or one that promoted, demoted, hired, or fired someone.  It didn’t have to do with the… Read More The 75 Item Rule

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Mastering a Powerful Life

Like you, I’ve had tons of struggles with time issues, staying positive through challenges, raising a family, working and multi-tasking just to keep up.  I don’t have a lot of “me” time and I sometimes compromise sleep or eating well.  If this is also you, don’t worry!  If you can carve a few moments out of… Read More Mastering a Powerful Life

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Snuffing Out Bad Ego In Life and Martial Arts

Ego.  The bad kind still exists but really should be snuffed out. You may have millions of dollars and wear the nicest clothes; or, you may be very smart and create new and incredible things.  You may own a mega corporation or have fifteen children and a nanny.  All that is great, but you are no… Read More Snuffing Out Bad Ego In Life and Martial Arts

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The Most Important Self Defense Ever

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be threatened at gun point or physically assaulted? Being shoved in a car against your will or scurried away into the wilderness?  How would you defend yourself?  Would you grapple on the ground, kick and punch, or yell and scream at the top of your… Read More The Most Important Self Defense Ever

Encouragement, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

You, Only Better

There’s only one you.  You are made up of bits and pieces of parents and family.  You base decisions on friendships, events, and past experiences.  You like things a certain way. You are already the person you are meant to be…or are you? By changing your attitude, magnifying your talents, exploring your uniqueness, and exchanging… Read More You, Only Better