Encouragement, Karate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Kristy Hitchins – Empowering Women Through Her Martial Art Pink Belt Scholarship Program

Kristy Hitchens talks about how and why she founded the Pink Belt project in Australia, a  martial art scholarship for women in need, especially victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.In this interview. Listen here: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Kristy-Hitchens—Empowering-Women-Through-The-Pink-Belt-Scholarship-Program-eluinl or here: She also discusses why women should learn martial arts, how she overcame a physical injury during her… Read More Kristy Hitchins – Empowering Women Through Her Martial Art Pink Belt Scholarship Program

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

Maca Navas – The Sword Woman

Practicing in the park during COVID times, Maca Navas is known to the locals as “The Sword Lady.” They didn’t know her name but they saw her grace and committed practice with the sword in the park. Learn more about Maca in her interview here: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Maca-Navas—The-Sword-Woman-el35ne or here: Maca practices Kung Fu and Tai Chi. In… Read More Maca Navas – The Sword Woman

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

Who Are You?

Someone asked me recently, do you know who you are?  I provided the usual reply, “a mother, wife, martial artist, writer, friend…” blah, blah, blah. The truth is I didn’t take even a moment to think about it.  And, what I spewed so quickly are the roles I play, not really who I am.  No, to get… Read More Who Are You?

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

Karen Eden Herdman – Inspirational 7th Degree Martial Artist & Author

Meet the truly inspiring Karen Eden Herdman!  Listen to the Podcast here: BIO:  From her days in journalism, radio and broadcasting, to movie experiences, her heritage, faith, martial arts, and writing, this Podcast interview covers the gamut of this “real deal” martial artist! Find out what you don’t know about this fascinating martial art woman in… Read More Karen Eden Herdman – Inspirational 7th Degree Martial Artist & Author

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Sarah Tucker – New Children’s Book Series on the Benefits of Martial Arts!

Click here to listen to the Podcast: Meet Sarah Tucker, the author of THE ADVENTURES OF HARRY & FRIENDS! Sarah has an extensive background in children’s entertainment and operates a martial art school with her husband, Stan Lee, in Ormond Beach, Fl. Sarah hosted on the Fox Kids Club Network in the past. Her passion… Read More Sarah Tucker – New Children’s Book Series on the Benefits of Martial Arts!