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
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/themartialartswoman/Cast_Your_Shadow.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 7:57 — 9.2MB) | Embed(If you receive this via e-mail, click on the blog title to reach the podcast) There is a palm tree outside my window at work. It’s tall thin base supports luxurious greenery at the top. This tree is symbolic of balmy, warm climates and… Read More Cast Your Shadow (Blog and Podcast)
There is a difference between my martiual art and self-defense classes. Although components of martial arts are in self-defense, when I teach self-defense, the strict rules are removed and the basic, general concepts are taught. In martial art class, students do not have to fight to save their lives; rather, they are learning the intricacies of an art… Read More 5 Self-Defense Concepts Adapted From Martial Arts
I’m part of many social networks where I blast my blogs, hoping people will read and find something interesting, helpful, or inspirational. I share a lot about my life in these writings because it is from personal experience and through the use of a martial art mindset that I have gained a lot of my… Read More Even Martial Arts Have Bullies
I recently returned from a cruise with my mother. We had a nice time on the ship that took us to the Grand Cayman Islands and Cozumel, Mexico. We saw the usual sights, bought souvenirs, and ate a lot of food. As the last day drew near, my mother said she was sad to see the… Read More Your Life is Waiting for You
You have heard it before. You’ve seen it in books. Some guy on television announces it all the time. You should make the most of today. What exactly does that mean? Does it mean fill every moment with something? Does it mean live each day like it’s your last? Maybe it means you should continually… Read More Learn and Teach
1. Learning a martial art will save your life Let’s be honest. Learning a martial art takes time. A lot of time. It will add substance to your life and it will give you many tools to practice and think about. When you practice a martial art, you discover so much about yourself including your… Read More 3 Misconceptions About Martial Arts
I was at an event recently with a bunch of families and had time to sit with some of the moms with whom I don’t often get the chance to talk. We have children of varying ages and are varying ages ourselves and yet we share the same bond of motherhood. We shared thoughts and questioned if… Read More Black Belt in Motherhood
The martial arts are not often seen as a great choice for older people. No one thinks we have it in us. What? You do martial arts? they ask, incredulously. Well, believe it or not, there are a handful of us out there from middle-aged to very much older who still have an interest in being a… Read More Aged to Black Belt Perfection
A kata is a choreographed set of martial art moves, or techniques, that simulate fighting an attacker. They are composed of blocks, kicks, punches, and stepping patterns. When rehearsed over and over, they help you improve in your skills. Some people claim that a kata, or form, is useless, or no longer relevant. I believe… Read More The Most Complicated Kata Ever
