Many people look at martial arts and see fighting. Yes, fighting or sparring are a part of martial arts. Truly, they are a defense system where you learn to fight back if you must. The training is important. What would you do if you were thrust into a situation beyond your control and needed to… Read More Martial Arts are a Tool for Powerful Living
Have you ever noticed them? The people who always have something negative to say about others? Maybe you are one of them. Someone is too fat. Someone dresses weird. Someone is old-fashioned, a prude, too serious, too silly, too particular, shy, unhappy, and the list goes on. They have an answer for everyone and an inaccurate… Read More The Insecure Judge Others
Hi, I hope you are having a fantastic day today! If not, remain hopeful and positive for a better tomorrow. I know you will push through to something better. I wanted to take a couple of moments to introduce you to my books, as they are an extension and another component of my mission to… Read More Be Inspired!
Life. It is a big blank canvas. We do not know what each moment will bring. We do not know for sure where we will be tomorrow. Still, there are plenty of opportunities to create a path that is right for you. Among daily chores, regular commitments, work, study, or martial art practice, there are… Read More Blank Canvas
I believe that through martial arts and positivity, we can make the world a better place. As a martial art instructor you make a huge impact in the lives of your students. These options will positively impact your teaching or training. 1. Listen with your heart To really understand your students, try listening with… Read More 5 Ways to Be a Positive Martial Art Instructor
Power grows during the difficult moments that consume you, big and small. For all the pain, grief, and lonely times, for all the moments you have questioned yourself or your worth, and for all the times you have worried that you were not good enough, there is, unequivocally and convincingly, power. Your power is revealed… Read More There is Power in You
Who wants to play a quick game? It is easy and I bet you have a lot of experience. It’s called “Judge Others and Never Judge Yourself.” In simpler terms, criticize and condemn, but never look within. Identify others flaws, mistakes, and errors, and act as though you have none. It is probably one of the… Read More The Judgment Game
One day, I stood in front of a group of professional women to give a motivational talk. About seventy sets of eyes stared back at me as I spoke. I cautiously previewed the room. Did they laugh at my jokes? Did they wince at my delicate stories? Did they smile at my encouragement? It is… Read More The Shocking Truth of What Almost Happened That Day
How do you see yourself? Are you powerful, courageous, or brave? The truth is that you are all of those things and more. As a woman in martial arts, I see myself as a practitioner and instructor. It does not seem outstanding to me. But, others see me as one of few women martial artists… Read More You Are a Superhero
If you are like me, you have some good days and some bad. Many times, the bad days are out of your control. You got laid off from your job. You broke a tooth. You had a flat tire in the middle of the freeway on the way home. Even if your day was going… Read More The Martial Art Connection to Happiness
