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At this point in my life, and because of my experiences, I have more confidence to be who I want to be than ever before. That kind of wisdom, to believe in yourself and cherish each day, only comes after living through struggle-to-strength moments. You must have a few down times in your life to… Read More Zapping Negativity
This holiday season, give the gift that really matters – the gift of words. This is the time of year when we express our sentiments and words in holiday cards or on fancy gift tags attached to the presents that we enjoy sharing. Words are important because they encourage and inspire. The right words push… Read More The Gift of Words
Imagine if you could take your physical strength and kick it up a notch by adding in a few other ingredients to the mix. Wouldn’t that be an awesome combination? That’s exactly what I did and I’m about to share the secret behind this explosive life-power that I’ve discovered from my martial art. When you… Read More Explosive Life Powers – Mind, Body & Spirit
You probably have a hectic schedule, like I do. If you are raising a family or building a dojo, working full-time, or teaching martial arts, life can be exciting, but draining. Every morning you wake up with a list of “to-do” items that seems extremely long and you set your sights on accomplishing as many… Read More Your Guide to Goals, Success, and Motivation
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
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
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
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
When I was living in Florida, I often practiced martial arts in my front yard. There is something very calming about kicking under a pretty blue sky, or performing some diligent, choreographed martial art moves in the fresh air. Somehow, even though it was just outside my front door, I felt worlds away from everything… Read More Balance Your Life with Positivity and Martial Arts
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
