Overcoming a religious cult for the first ten years of her life, Rebecca Knight found a promising future in martial arts. Listen here or click below: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Rebecca-Knight—Anything-is-Possible-ekflr3 See other links and info below. I am sure you probably do not know many martial artists who lived their first ten years in a religious cult in Mexico… Read More Rebecca Knight – Anything is Possible
Meet Violet Li, an established Tai Chi practitioner, instructor and author of hundreds of articles about Tai Chi. Violet shares about her background and experiences, the principles of theories and techniques, and why martial arts are important for women. Listen to this fun and enlightening podcast here (click on the arrow below): Bio: Violet Li… Read More Violet Li – Prolific Tai Chi Author, Instructor and Practitioner
Martial Arts give women permission to be powerful. -Mary Stevens Listen in to my engaging interview with UK martial artist, Mary Stevens. Mary is a dynamic instructor and martial art woman, an author of children’s books, an instructor, mother, and project manager for FairFight, an Nonprofit Organization that uses martial arts as a vehicle to… Read More Mary Stevens – UK Instructor & Project Manager of FairFight (India)
Physical training is important and necessary. The mental training, however, to push past that point of worry into the moment of action, is equally important. … Read More Martial Artists Overcome Negativity
AS INSTRUCTORS As instructors, we often think about teaching in the context of how it benefits our students. We help them understand how to protect themselves, defend and escape. Through their training, they begin to improve in many ways. Their confidence soars, and they see changes in themselves that they never expected. These reflect some… Read More The Beauty of Teaching a Martial Art
I believe that through martial arts and positivity, we can make the world a better place. As a martial art instructor you make a huge impact in the lives of your students. These options will positively impact your teaching or training. 1. Listen with your heart To really understand your students, try listening with… Read More 5 Ways to Be a Positive Martial Art Instructor
Recently my son tested for his second degree black belt in the martial art system that my family teaches, but I was thousands of miles away in the midst of a move for a job. He began martial arts many years ago as a child and through the years, he matured into an assistant instructor.… Read More The True Significance of Martial Arts in Today’s World
You always hear about the big guys, the franchises, the mega dojos on the corner with an abundance of students, and the schools that advertise all over the place. What about the little guys? What about the small dojos and martial art programs that brighten and enlighten the local recreation centers, YMCA’s, and community centers? At… Read More 10 Small Dojo Survival Tips
