Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Trina Pellegrini – Childhood Abuse Fueled Her Martial Art Training

Listen to my captivating interview with TRINA PELLEGRINI! Once abused for many years as a child, today Trina is a martial art master and self-defense expert for women. Trina’s interview is enlightening and is a reminder of the importance of martial art and/or self-defense training. Trina’s childhood abuse struggle (not graphic, but emotional) fuels her… Read More Trina Pellegrini – Childhood Abuse Fueled Her Martial Art Training

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Improve Your Stress with Martial Arts

Your practice in this specific moment helps you face some of your issues and concerns differently in the next moment.… Read More Improve Your Stress with Martial Arts

Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

A Champion for Women, UK’s Chrissie Howard

Hi, Welcome to a new series being incorporated into my martial art blog. This podcast series is a recorded interview with martial art women all over the world who truly make a difference in the world because of their martial art practice, and a listening journey for you. Whenever you have time, you can click… Read More A Champion for Women, UK’s Chrissie Howard

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

From Struggle to Opportunity

You and I face hard times. 2020 is an unusual year, at the least! One thing that I know about hard times, however, is that they drive me to find new and innovative ways to find opportunity and success. … Read More From Struggle to Opportunity

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader, Self Defense

No More Doubt

Martial arts they offer encouragement and improvement. Practitioners become more fit and healthy, learn to defend, are courageous, push their limits, and experience a jolt of success. … Read More No More Doubt

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Age Is Not a Number. It’s a Choice.

So many times, people limit themselves because of their age. It’s true. The body changes over time. Women contend with additional changes due to childbirth (I have 4 kids!). Still, you limit yourself if you never push or strive for more and that has nothing to do with age. I suppose this explains why I:… Read More Age Is Not a Number. It’s a Choice.

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Kick-Start Your Life

Martial arts and life are parallel spheres in many respects. What works in one often works in the other. Both require  bravery and decision-making. Being brave enough to learn a great kick and then perform it in front of a lot of people can take a lot of work and effort. And, for the martial… Read More Kick-Start Your Life