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A Single Moment

There is something special about practicing a martial art in nature. You feel the air engulf you and your senses come alive. You are “in the moment.”  For me, the warm sun and vast Tucson desert give me a new perspective. I am exactly where I need to be in this very moment. MARTIAL ARTS AND… Read More A Single Moment

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The Joy of Being You

Today, the joy of being you is ready to emerge. The fastest and simplest way to this joy is to turn your negativity around the moment you see it rear its ugly head… Read More The Joy of Being You

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Whatcha Need, Baby?

Every time I pass through that drive-thru I hope for that beautiful, bright woman with the long shiny fingernails and the smile as bright as the sun… Read More Whatcha Need, Baby?

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How to Combat Negativity

There are many things we cannot change. We struggle with scenarios out of our control. We easily divert to negativity. It does not need to be that way. We can make a difference. We can combat negativity by doing our best to create positive energy in a negative world.… Read More How to Combat Negativity

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The Dojo Door

I really miss walking through the dojo door. These days, I practice martial arts at home or take online classes. While I am happy these opportunities exist, I miss the transition from daily life to when I take my steps through the door to the floor of the martial art dojo. The frame of the… Read More The Dojo Door

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The Universal Language of Martial Arts

In its most basic form of martial art practice, no words need to be spoken and no language barriers exist.… Read More The Universal Language of Martial Arts