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4 Steps to Martial Art Mindfulness

What if I told you that there is a martial art component that everyone can learn? You can practice it any place, at any time. Your physical limitations do not matter. Your size makes no difference. Your age, heart health, and other issues do not hinder you in any way. Would you be willing to… Read More 4 Steps to Martial Art Mindfulness

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Be More Positive About Yourself

There is one person from whom you can never disengage. You have to put up with their mood, personality, and conflicts. But, you get to share in their triumphs, successes and joys. It is about time you started to embrace the good and let the bad go because… this person is you! People generally focus… Read More Be More Positive About Yourself

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10 Creative Ways to Improve Your Martial Art Mindset

I love martial arts, and even more than that, I love a positive mindset. While this article is directed toward a martial art mindset, all of these improvements can work in your life, too. Read along and pick out your favorite, or create a list of your own. The important thing is for you to… Read More 10 Creative Ways to Improve Your Martial Art Mindset

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Transformed

I went to a concert with my son the other evening. It’s not what you think. It wasn’t a rock band or some pop music gig, but a concert band made up of percussion, various horns, and drums, just like a marching band. The theme was holiday songs, and the reason we were there is… Read More Transformed

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Success Takes Action

An action is an act that one consciously wills and that may be characterized by physical or mental activity.  You may be called to action in a physical or a mental sense.  A martial art is one example of both. It challenges you physically and mentally. Being kind is a call to action. Volunteering is one, too.… Read More Success Takes Action

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Better Perspective, Better Everything

Deciding on a great direction for your life often falls into place once you make a simple choice. Perspective and mindset are similar. Perspective is how you see yourself and the world around you. Mindset is about how you decide to the see yourself and the world around you. They go hand in hand, and… Read More Better Perspective, Better Everything

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Empowered and Enlightened Through Martial Arts

It is so trite, isn’t it? To over and over again hear that martial arts empower? What exactly does that mean? Do you take a class and emerge a superhero? Do you kick a bag and feel like you can suddenly conquer the world? I am sure that there are several definitions of empowerment that… Read More Empowered and Enlightened Through Martial Arts

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Willful Warrior

“I don’t have anything to look forward to.” About ten years ago, I woke up that way.  I had four children and after a trying for a couple of years for a fifth, I finally realized that it just was not meant to be.  For whatever reason, four was going to be it.  My ambition,… Read More Willful Warrior

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4 Best Places to Practice Martial Arts

1.  In class I guess practicing in class is an obvious.  Or is it? How many times do you go to class because you want to learn something new?  You do not want to do the same skills on which you have been working, over and over again.  You are tired of reverting to basics… Read More 4 Best Places to Practice Martial Arts