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The Art of Listening

Listen and Hear Sometimes the most profound things happen when we listen.  The first cry of a newborn or the last  breath of air exhaled at the end of a person’s life.   One breath.  That is all that holds us on the cusp between life and death.  My father suffered from Multiple Sclerosis since he… Read More The Art of Listening

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Practice Happiness

I’m not sure how to tell you this. There is nothing in this entire world that can make you happy.  There is no person who can make you happy, not a spouse, lover, friend, father, mother, child, co-worker, minister, or acquaintance. It’s all up to you and it takes practice. Happiness doesn’t just happen.  That… Read More Practice Happiness

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Tiffany Richards – Multifaceted & Dynamic Martial Art School Owner

Meet Tiffany Richards! CIRQUE DU SOLEIL***MASTER KEN***SPEAKER***ENTREPRENEUR***WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR***HOLISTIC HEALTH The Podcast Link:  Click below to listen to the podcast: Interesting Trivia about Tiffany!  What do the Cirque du Soleil and Master Ken have to do with martial artist and school owner, Tiffany Richards? Well, listen to this chat that I had with her and… Read More Tiffany Richards – Multifaceted & Dynamic Martial Art School Owner

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Five Ways to Overcome Negativity like a Martial Artist!

Martial artists are all positive people, right? They don’t have bad days or difficult obstacles because they practice a martial art, right? Surprise. Martial artists are just like every other person. They train and teach and keep the momentum, but that is not to say that they do not struggle like everyone else. The difference is… Read More Five Ways to Overcome Negativity like a Martial Artist!

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I Got Kicked Out of Taekwon-Do

This is a story that describes why picking the right martial art for you is important. Not every style or school suits your needs, whether that means flexibility, finances, instructor, or structure. Maybe it is your own motivation that depletes the practicality of your learning. There may be a a combination of issues that rise… Read More I Got Kicked Out of Taekwon-Do

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AnnMaria De Mars – World Judo Champion, Ph.D, Author & Entrepreneur (Interview)

Click the above arrow to listen!  AnnMaria is a World Judo Champion, Ph.D., Statistics Professor, Ph.D, and Entrepreneur.  She says:  “YOU CAN EITHER FIGHT TO NOT LOSE OR FIGHT TO WIN”  Interview Highlights: Enjoy my fascinating and fiery interview with AnnMaria De Mars (pictured right)! She shares about life, martial arts, training and competition. She… Read More AnnMaria De Mars – World Judo Champion, Ph.D, Author & Entrepreneur (Interview)

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Trina Pellegrini – Childhood Abuse Fueled Her Martial Art Training

Listen to my captivating interview with TRINA PELLEGRINI! Once abused for many years as a child, today Trina is a martial art master and self-defense expert for women. Trina’s interview is enlightening and is a reminder of the importance of martial art and/or self-defense training. Trina’s childhood abuse struggle (not graphic, but emotional) fuels her… Read More Trina Pellegrini – Childhood Abuse Fueled Her Martial Art Training