Category: Motivational

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Karen Eden Herdman – Inspirational 7th Degree Martial Artist & Author

September 19, 2020

Meet the truly inspiring Karen Eden Herdman!  Listen to the Podcast here: BIO:  From her days in journalism, radio and broadcasting, to movie experiences, her heritage, faith, martial arts, and writing, this Podcast interview covers the gamut of this “real deal” martial artist! Find out what you don’t know about this fascinating martial art woman in… Read More Karen Eden Herdman – Inspirational 7th Degree Martial Artist & Author

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Absurd Misconceptions about Martial Art Women

September 18, 2020

Not Lucky First of all, I am not “lucky” to be a female martial artist.  I didn’t pick some four-leaf clover or perform a magic spell to join the elite rank of martial artists in this world.  I put in as much work and effort as anybody and I withstood the test of time. Luck has… Read More Absurd Misconceptions about Martial Art Women

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Using Focus to Achieve Success

September 13, 2020

Steps to Success  There are a lot of steps that you must take to succeed such as practice, knowledge, ability, perseverance, dedication, humility and diligence, to name a few. Success rarely just lands on your lap without these. But, there is one attribute that nearly encompasses all of these components in one swoop, and that… Read More Using Focus to Achieve Success

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Odette Russell – Grandmaster and Empowered Self-Defense Expert

September 12, 2020

“We have to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.” -Odette Russell Do not miss this captivating interview with Odette Russell. Click on the link below to listen to the podcast: Podcast Highlights:  Stalked by a drug dealer as a teen and young woman, Odette Russell knows a thing or two about the importance of protecting yourself… Read More Odette Russell – Grandmaster and Empowered Self-Defense Expert

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Violet Li – Prolific Tai Chi Author, Instructor and Practitioner

September 6, 2020

Meet Violet Li, an established Tai Chi practitioner, instructor and author of hundreds of articles about Tai Chi. Violet shares about her background and experiences, the principles of theories and techniques, and why martial arts are important for women. Listen to this fun and enlightening podcast here (click on the arrow below): Bio: Violet Li… Read More Violet Li – Prolific Tai Chi Author, Instructor and Practitioner

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Life is a Complicated Kata

September 1, 2020

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 Life is a Complicated Kata

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Mary Stevens – UK Instructor & Project Manager of FairFight (India)

August 29, 2020

Martial Arts give women permission to be powerful. -Mary Stevens Listen in to my engaging interview with UK martial artist, Mary Stevens. Mary is a dynamic instructor and martial art woman, an author of children’s books, an instructor, mother, and project manager for FairFight, an Nonprofit Organization that uses martial arts as a vehicle to… Read More Mary Stevens – UK Instructor & Project Manager of FairFight (India)

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Adette Rice – A Passion for Martial Arts

August 22, 2020

Canada’s own Adette Rice shares what it means to be a martial art school owner with a passion for teaching and martial arts. Driftwood Martial Arts bears the distinction of being amongst one of the first full time, professional, Canadian martial arts studios to be opened by and run solely by a female instructor. Click… Read More Adette Rice – A Passion for Martial Arts

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Lucie Marsh – An Untold Story of Trauma to Triumph

August 15, 2020

Lucie Marsh – Click on the link below to listen to the podcast: Lucie Marsh is currently one of the few females ranked as 6th Dan in the SKIF organization. She lives in the UK and has run her own dojo and competed in more than 7 World Championships, several European championships, and hundreds of… Read More Lucie Marsh – An Untold Story of Trauma to Triumph

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Karate in College – Andy, Gabby, Cameron & Marissa

August 11, 2020

This fun Podcast highlights four women who share how collegiate karate improved their college years and their lives. Listen by clicking below: These women share why collegiate karate is important and why their instructor, Sensei Swanson, is instrumental in their love and participation in this martial art. They show a perspective rarely discussed, how practicing… Read More Karate in College – Andy, Gabby, Cameron & Marissa