Personal Patience When I was a young girl, I hated to wait for Christmas. It seemed like the day just could not arrive fast enough. The days before the holiday were long because Christmas was just about all I could think about. Santa and gifts and a day filled with new toys. It was exciting but I was… Read More The Power of Patience
1. In class I guess practicing in class is an obvious. Or is it? How many times do you go to class because you want to learn something new? You do not want to do the same skills on which you have been working, over and over again. You are tired of reverting to basics… Read More 4 Best Places to Practice Martial Arts
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/themartialartswoman/Cast_Your_Shadow.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 7:57 — 9.2MB) | Embed(If you receive this via e-mail, click on the blog title to reach the podcast) There is a palm tree outside my window at work. It’s tall thin base supports luxurious greenery at the top. This tree is symbolic of balmy, warm climates and… Read More Cast Your Shadow (Blog and Podcast)
How do you describe yourself? How do others describe you? You would be surprised, perhaps, that the two don’t always match. If you are in a relationship, that’s when you learn this. Take any argument when you believe you are the right one. And, when your partner calls you out on being selfish or mean or… Read More The Genuine You
I’m part of many social networks where I blast my blogs, hoping people will read and find something interesting, helpful, or inspirational. I share a lot about my life in these writings because it is from personal experience and through the use of a martial art mindset that I have gained a lot of my… Read More Even Martial Arts Have Bullies
I recently returned from a cruise with my mother. We had a nice time on the ship that took us to the Grand Cayman Islands and Cozumel, Mexico. We saw the usual sights, bought souvenirs, and ate a lot of food. As the last day drew near, my mother said she was sad to see the… Read More Your Life is Waiting for You
1. Learning a martial art will save your life Let’s be honest. Learning a martial art takes time. A lot of time. It will add substance to your life and it will give you many tools to practice and think about. When you practice a martial art, you discover so much about yourself including your… Read More 3 Misconceptions About Martial Arts
“Greatness” is a big word, has a big meaning, and makes a big difference in your life. Yes, you can be great, and here is how… The Great Little Picture What’s your big picture? What consumes the bulk of your day or gobbles up your time? Going to work. Raising a family. Organizing bills. Fixing… Read More Find Greatness In Your Life
You have seen martial artists performing fancy forms, jacked-up kicks, wild flips, beautiful techniques, or simple strong movements that highlight the intricacies of the art. Although you appreciate these very physical activities, you also know that they require a level of proficiency that takes years of work and practice. What if I told you that… Read More 4 Ways to Improve Your Martial Art Mindset
Like me, you are probably always searching for something. A plan to follow A dream to explore A hope to fulfill An inspiration A motivation A better life An answer to a question There is always something lacking and we spend huge amounts of time trying to find exactly what will solve the problem, bring us… Read More Finding the JONCIEN
