It is easy to become complacent in life. The daily grind becomes, well…a grind. You begin to believe that life is made up of commitments, chores, and responsibilities. These things seem to suck your energy and time into a warp, never to be recovered again. It’s called life and adulthood, and it is filled… Read More Purpose in Life and in Your Practice
I was going to start by writing how martial arts are not for everyone, but that would be sarcasm. I think there are enough different martial art styles in the world for everyone to find something that is meaningful and purposeful. I know all the standard reasons why most choose to not practice. Time, responsibilities,… Read More The Martial Art Believers
I believe in the power of positivity. Maybe I am a fool, or someone who does not understand how life really works, but I think that there can be a lot more happiness in the world. I think it is time for us to all stop convincing ourselves that what we do or say does… Read More Martial Arts Transform The World
Some people are astonished when they learn that I am a martial artist. I am not the kind of person who stands out as athletic or as a fighter. I’m a mother of four, a wife, a 53-year-old woman, and a volunteer. I don’t fit the persona of the amazing martial artist, I suppose, but… Read More The Superhero In Me
If you’re here to learn about monetary wealth or financial success, you’re probably in the wrong place! Believe me, I’d love a few extra dollars to splurge a little, myself. Raising four children requires a level of sacrifice, so a shopping spree would be great fun. Still, I know that this kind of wealth is… Read More 10 Ways to Establish Wealth of Self
We all know that perfection does not exist. What you think is perfect may be far different from what I think is perfect. And, while we strive for a state of perfection in our own minds, or in what we want others to see in us, we must step back to evaluate more fully who… Read More The Importance of Your Imperfections
You are a martial artist! That is really great. You are ready to apply new concepts of defense to your body and your mind. The physical challenges are good. You are surrounded by others who have the same hopes, ambitions, and goals. There is power in that. There are literal ways in which you can… Read More 8 Ways to Become a Better Martial Artist
In 1993, I experienced a miscarriage of my first pregnancy. Back then, it felt like the worse time of my life. I had dreamed of being a mother since I was a child. This knocked me for a loop, and made me question everything I ever believed. Everyone will face a personal disaster at… Read More If You Believe
Have you ever seen a powerlifter? Powerlifting is an individualized sport, in which competitors attempt to lift as much weight as possible for one repetition in the squat, bench press, and dead lift. It is a difficult task, and in order to win, you have to perform your best lift at exactly the right moment. After… Read More Be a Martial Art Powerlifter
How would you feel if your black belt were only worth a quarter? What if someone sold it to a complete stranger so their kids could play ninja warrior with it? Or, how about if they used it to tie something together they were transporting on the back of their truck? Are all of your… Read More Only Worth A Quarter
