Let’s face it. Martial artists see the world a little differently. They see a combination of defense, offense, art, beauty, physicality, mindset and spirituality. The eyes take it all in during class and practice. Practitioners start to see a new hope and a new beginning inside themselves. They realize how powerful and explosive they can… Read More Life Through Martial Art Eyes
Lynn Varghese was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2003. After three surgeries and a shunt, it was found to be benign. In 2012, she began training martial arts in her basement for a full year before finally joining a martial art class. Listen in to her inspiring story here: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Lynn-Varghese—A-Brain-Tumor-Survivor-Dedicated-to-Martial-Arts-enoddf Lynn is a devoted… Read More Lynn Varghese – A Brain Tumor Survivor Dedicated to Martial Arts
Do you feel like you are not headed in the right direction? Do you wonder why things are not going your way? Have you had a lot of difficult times recently? All of the residue built up from negative thoughts and negative direction fill your life and your mind with unnecessary clutter. It is all… Read More Declutter and Allow the Real You to Emerge
From her roots as a child in an extremely creative family where narcissism, abuse and neglect existed, Martial art woman, Fran Charlton of Sweden finds a way to turn healing into a silver lining. Listen to her story here:https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Fran-Charlton—A-Womans-Tumultuous-Upbringing-Morphs-into-a-Budo-Mindset-emq41b or here: Podcast Intro: Today I have the honor of presenting probably one of the most… Read More Fran Charlton (Sweden) – A Woman’s Tumultuous Upbringing Morphs into a Budo Mindset
Today will be whatever you make it. Will it be any of these – relaxing, productive, adventurous, spirited, or exciting? There are many choices that you can make to create a memorable and joyful day. However, it is easy to choose the opposite of positive and memorable. Don’t go there! Don’t allow negativity, laziness, complacency,… Read More What Will You Make of Today?
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
Lady Lallaine Reed – This lighthearted and laughter-filled interview matches Lady’s personality perfectly. Listen in as she shares about martial arts, movies, holistic health, writing and even belly dancing! Listen here: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Lady-Lallaine-Reed—A-Candid-and-Lighthearted-Martial-Art-Master-elh80k or here: Lady’s Impressive Bio: 4th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, 5th Degree Black Belt in Wei Kuen Do, First generation… Read More Lady Lallaine Reed – A Candid and Lighthearted Martial Art Master
Penny Pitassi is a multi- martial art school owner and an active shooter trainer who was formerly enlisted in the United States Air Force as a B52 Mechanic, Historian, and in the Honor Guard. Listen to here interesting interview here: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Penny-Pitassi—Multi-Martial-Art-School-Owner-and-and-Active-Shooter-Trainer-el6s06 Or here: Background: Penny Pitassi began martial art training in 1989 and holds rank… Read More Penny Pitassi – Multi Martial Art School Owner and Active Shooter Trainer
Alena Turley (Sydney, Australia) understands the power of training. As just a white belt, she fended off two attackers and later overcame a brief imprisonment at home by knife. Click here to listen: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Alena-Turley—Insights-and-Inspiration-from-a-Hapkido-Perspective-ekfqju. With her own experience of trauma and abuse behind her, she is uniquely qualified to work with women to develop strength… Read More Alena Turley – Insights and Inspiration from a Hapkido Perspective
Bad things happen to good people. I think we all know that. I am no different. I have had my share of losses, difficulties, obstacles, regrets, worries, and fears. Human nature hands us this smorgasbord of experiences and within each recipe is room for error or unexpected situations. I’ve had miscarriages, fires at my home,… Read More Bad Things Happen to Good People
