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There are many reasons, in my opinion, why female martial artists stand out or make a difference. Here are three things that impact my opinion the most. 1. They train. In my martial art career, I have been fortunate enough to meet some very awesome female martial artists and female martial art instructors.These are important… Read More 3 Reasons Female Martial Artists Rule
I never said the phrase “no worries.” Then, one day, like everyone else, I just picked up the habit. It’s less personal than “you’re forgiven” and more casual than “it’s okay.” It’s a quick response to an apology. You forgive others easily via the “no worries” route because, in the big scheme of things, whatever… Read More “No Worries”- Martial Arts Woman Advice
Years ago, when my husband and I were just starting our family, we owned a commercial cleaning company. We purchased the business in our twenties as a way for my husband to use his Master’s Degree in Business toward something of our own. We worked nights because that’s when companies that needed to be cleaned… Read More Blindsided by a Gang
Negativity is trending. It always has, really. It is no surprise that you find interest in the heartbreaks, setbacks, and difficulties of others. It is interesting. You can relate to some of it. You laugh at the ridiculous parts, and hope it never happens to you. Still, what gets through to your thought process will… Read More Negativity is Trending
There are some mornings when I wake up tired and in a bad mood. I know, that’s a terrible way to start the day! I have to remind myself that for many people I am a source of inspiration and encouragement. That is how I start to turn the negativity around. I remember that I… Read More Stretch Before You Practice
I frequently talk about the benefits of martial arts. They are not only a physical exercise, but they promote great mental wellness, too. In tough times, a martial art mindset can lead you in the right direction. You can win mental battles and increase physical strength at the same time. They empower women, men, and… Read More 4 Misguided Interpretations of Martial Arts
The other day I was driving when I ran into a few storms. I take it for granted that most mornings are dry and dark as I weave my way through a few country roads, then enter the highway and mesh with the oncoming traffic. It’s not too difficult and not too stressful. … Read More Reacting to the Storms of Life with a Martial Art Mindset
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
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)
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
