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
In its most basic form of martial art practice, no words need to be spoken and no language barriers exist.… Read More The Universal Language of Martial Arts
Let’s face it. We all have days when we do not feel positive, when life takes a difficult direction, or when we are not feeling our best. Even the most positive people struggle with the daily grind and the highs and lows of life. Sometimes it is okay to feel a little off kilter, or… Read More 5 Reasons You Are Incredibly Awesome
Life is full of twists and turns, but if you travel a purposeful path, you end up exactly where you belong.… Read More Create Success
The Right Choice A lot of people wonder why I choose positivity. Yes, it’s a choice, and not always an easy one. Like you and many others, I am predisposed to a negative mindset and must muddle my way to something more positive. Years ago, I easily gave up on myself. Giving up seemed like… Read More Never Give Up
The Experience If you are a martial artist, you know that when you walk into the dojo you feel an experience. There is excitement in the air, the scent of hard work and diligence, a sense of comradery, and a feeling of belonging. The whispers of the students as they breathe in their martial art… Read More Sights and Sounds of the Dojo
Make the right decisions for YOU. … Read More An Unrecognized Martial Art Benefit for Women
Every person has undiscovered passion, purpose, and talents.… Read More Pick Your Passion
In a world of strife and turmoil, how can you keep a positive outlook and believe that there is still good? Difficult times seem to surround you from every direction. I listen to the news sometimes and my heart drops and skips a beat. I wonder where we are headed. What direction is the world… Read More Change Your Heart
Balance On occasion, someone thanks me for being brave enough to put myself out there on social media. When I began my social media journey 8 years ago, I never really thought of it that way. But back then there were not many women promoting themselves or their martial art or allowing a personal glimpse… Read More Bravery
