I’m part of a small challenge because I mentioned in a prior blog that I could find a way to relate anything…even a hamburger…to my martial art. Geez, what was I thinking? When Joelle, of http://abeginnersjourney.azurewebsites.net, called me to task and challenged me to write a meaningful blog about…all things, a hamburger, I had to… Read More The Martial Art-Hamburger Theory
I bet many of you don’t know, but I was a Private Investigator for many years. I know that sounds truly fascinating, and in some cases, it was. I was just out of college and trying to find my way. I was working as a clerk in a hotel, and as a sales person in… Read More I Was a Private Eye When I Was a White Belt
Nothing in life is an accident. Your actions and words, behaviors and patterns all have a reason. Maybe it’s not the reason you like, but nonetheless, you being you is no accident. The day you were born there was a destiny set before you. Your likes and dislikes, emotions and truths, were already set in… Read More Meant-To-Be Martial Artist
I did something really cryptic yesterday and sat down at the table and played a….. board game with my family. It was a rainy day and we were stuck inside, so one of my kids grabbed a game out of the closet. When I saw it, I exclaimed, “I want to play!” then my husband… Read More Life and Words and Martial Arts
Recently I wrote a blog post called, The Martial Mode. If you didn’t have a chance to read it; or if you would like to hear me talk about some of the points in the post; or if you’d like to just enjoy a great 12 minute video on how to live by the martial… Read More Living by the Martial Mode- A Video Blog
I’m very excited! Tomorrow is a big book launch day for my friend, Matthew Apsokardu! I had the honor and privilege to be invited by Matthew Apsokardu to read his new book, Tales From the Western Generation. I didn’t know what to expect because personally I am not much of a historian when it comes… Read More Book Review: Tales From the Western Generation by Matthew Apsokardu
We got a new dog last week from the animal shelter. He’s a cute yellow Labrador Retriever mix and is around six years old. This, after my daughter, begged for months that we get a family dog that she could take care of and love. Buddy is a great dog and very affectionate. Recently, however,… Read More Connecting the Dots Between Love and Martial Arts
In the boxing ring or during sparring matches, it may not seem like it, but there are many fighting decisions to be made. The problem is that time in the ring progresses so quickly that it is difficult to think and act and decide what technique is best for the situation at hand. A fist… Read More Fighting Decisions
A martial art has many moments of simplicity. A simple breath. A simple movement. A simple thought. One step forward. A block. A punch. A sway of the arms in a circular motion. A tilt of the head. A glance of the eyes. Anticipation. Patience. Focus. On its own, each simple measure is weak. When… Read More Simplicity
Last year I went on a cruise and had a great time. I tried everything, ate too much, and enjoyed some sun. On the last night of the experience, however, I became sea-sick. I had to take some medicine and miss dinner. I spread out on the bed with a wet towel over my head.… Read More Finding Balance on Unsteady Ground
