Category: Karate

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Book Review: Mordred’s Victory & Other Martial Mutterings by Jamie Clubb

July 16, 2015

I just perused Jamie Clubb’s book, “Mordred’s Victory & Other Martial Mutterings.” If you want to read a book that causes you to ponder, question, and investigate the broad variables of martial arts, then Jamie Clubb’s book fits the bill. Don’t expect to agree with everything Jamie says. He is going to shake up some… Read More Book Review: Mordred’s Victory & Other Martial Mutterings by Jamie Clubb

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

Self-Confidence Trumps Criticism

July 14, 2015

As an established blogger, I often get asked by new bloggers if they should promote their writing more via social media.  Their first concern is criticism.  Bloggers put themselves out there in the world in a number of different ways.  Their grammar, their ideas, their opinions, their beliefs and their personalities are subject to criticism,… Read More Self-Confidence Trumps Criticism

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Prioritize, Not Compromise

July 11, 2015

Someone asked me recently when I was going to start saying “no” to all the different requests that I receive from people to write, review, or help in some way.  He saw that I was starting to feel overwhelmed a little bit and pulled in many directions.  It happens.  I feel as if saying “no”… Read More Prioritize, Not Compromise

— Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Philosophy, Reader —

Negativity In Your Face

July 8, 2015

I admit it.  I’m a peacemaker.  Always have been. Always will be.  I hate to see someone unhappy.  I try to figure out why. I take the time to listen. I smile, I nod, I let them know it’s okay, whatever they are feeling. It makes me feel useful, to be a good listener, and… Read More Negativity In Your Face

— Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Philosophy —

What Being a Female Martial Artist Means to Me (Video Blog)

July 7, 2015

I know, I know….why am I focusing on being a “female” martial artist and not just a “martial artist,” you are wondering. The reason is simple.  I am a female martial artist and I see life through that perspective.  There are plenty of explanations about why I feel being a woman in this industry is… Read More What Being a Female Martial Artist Means to Me (Video Blog)

— Encouragement, Karate, Philosophy, Reader —

The Contract

June 24, 2015

When I was around eleven years old, I started writing poetry, songs, and short stories.  It was an interesting time to explore music and words, feelings and thoughts.  I could never figure out from where the words and thoughts came, but they did, and I released them onto a sheet of paper like releasing an injured bird… Read More The Contract

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The Martial Art-Hamburger Theory

June 22, 2015

I’m part of a small challenge because I mentioned in a prior blog that I could find a way to relate anything…even a hamburger…to my martial art.  Geez, what was I thinking? When Joelle, of http://abeginnersjourney.azurewebsites.net, called me to task and challenged me to write a meaningful blog about…all things, a hamburger, I had to… Read More The Martial Art-Hamburger Theory

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I Was a Private Eye When I Was a White Belt

June 19, 2015

I bet many of you don’t know, but I was a Private Investigator for many years. I know that sounds truly fascinating, and in some cases, it was. I was just out of college and trying to find my way. I was working as a clerk in a hotel, and as a sales person in… Read More I Was a Private Eye When I Was a White Belt

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Meant-To-Be Martial Artist

June 15, 2015

Nothing in life is an accident. Your actions and words, behaviors and patterns all have a reason. Maybe it’s not the reason you like, but nonetheless, you being you is no accident.  The day you were born there was a destiny set before you.  Your likes and dislikes, emotions and truths, were already set in… Read More Meant-To-Be Martial Artist

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

Life and Words and Martial Arts

June 9, 2015

I did something really cryptic yesterday and sat down at the table and played a….. board game with my family. It was a rainy day and we were stuck inside, so one of my kids grabbed a game out of the closet. When I saw it, I exclaimed, “I want to play!” then my husband… Read More Life and Words and Martial Arts