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Step by Step to Achieve Success

Like you, I have had tons of struggles with time issues, staying positive through challenges, raising a family, working, and multi-tasking just to keep up.  I do not have a lot of “me” time and I sometimes compromise sleep or eating well. Where does success fit into the picture? If this is also you, don’t… Read More Step by Step to Achieve Success

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Kick Your Doubt to Pieces

Doubt Sets You Up for Failure Overcome self-doubt, or set yourself up for failure. There are no great options here. When you doubt, you are bound to become what you believe. That’s right. Once you start doubting yourself, you will fall into the depths of becoming the kind of person you NEVER wanted to be. Doubt,… Read More Kick Your Doubt to Pieces

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Martial Art Confidence

On your first day of martial art class, you know nothing.  You cannot hide that you know nothing. Everyone there knows that you no nothing. You worry about knowing nothing. It is probably not the most confident day in your life.  You might be excited to be there, but confident? It is difficult to be… Read More Martial Art Confidence

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Martial Arts are a Tool for Powerful Living

Many people look at martial arts and see fighting. Yes, fighting or sparring are a part of martial arts. Truly, they are a defense system where you learn to fight back if you must. The training is important. What would you do if you were thrust into a situation beyond your control and needed to… Read More Martial Arts are a Tool for Powerful Living

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The Insecure Judge Others

Have you ever noticed them? The people who always have something negative to say about others? Maybe you are one of them. Someone is too fat. Someone dresses weird. Someone is old-fashioned, a prude, too serious, too silly, too particular, shy, unhappy, and the list goes on. They have an answer for everyone and an inaccurate… Read More The Insecure Judge Others

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Blank Canvas

Life. It is a big blank canvas. We do not know what each moment will bring. We do not know for sure where we will be tomorrow. Still, there are plenty of opportunities to create a path that is right for you. Among daily chores, regular commitments, work, study, or martial art practice, there are… Read More Blank Canvas

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5 Ways to Be a Positive Martial Art Instructor

  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

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There is Power in You

Power grows during the difficult moments that consume you, big and small. For all the pain, grief, and lonely times, for all the moments you have questioned yourself or your worth, and for all the times you have worried that you were not good enough, there is, unequivocally and convincingly, power. Your power is revealed… Read More There is Power in You

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The True Significance of Martial Arts in Today’s World

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