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Time for a Positive Mindset

Martial arts inspired me and allowed me to find personal success in so many ways both inside and outside the dojo.… Read More Time for a Positive Mindset

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Celebrating Women’s Influence in Martial Arts

The influence of women in martial arts touches us all in some way, whether we realize it or not. … Read More Celebrating Women’s Influence in Martial Arts

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Self-Leadership

Welcome to leadership 101. Today’s lesson? You are a leader. That’s right. You are a leader. No one has to tell you that you are leader. You just have to believe it. There is a difference between being a leader and being a follower. Neither is more important than the other. The truth is that… Read More Self-Leadership

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A Single Moment

There is something special about practicing a martial art in nature. You feel the air engulf you and your senses come alive. You are “in the moment.”  For me, the warm sun and vast Tucson desert give me a new perspective. I am exactly where I need to be in this very moment. MARTIAL ARTS AND… Read More A Single Moment

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The Joy of Being You

Today, the joy of being you is ready to emerge. The fastest and simplest way to this joy is to turn your negativity around the moment you see it rear its ugly head… Read More The Joy of Being You

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Whatcha Need, Baby?

Every time I pass through that drive-thru I hope for that beautiful, bright woman with the long shiny fingernails and the smile as bright as the sun… Read More Whatcha Need, Baby?

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The Dojo Door

I really miss walking through the dojo door. These days, I practice martial arts at home or take online classes. While I am happy these opportunities exist, I miss the transition from daily life to when I take my steps through the door to the floor of the martial art dojo. The frame of the… Read More The Dojo Door