There is an unspoken layer of family that is rarely mentioned in martial arts. Women martial artists of all walks, rank, background and nationalities share it. “Thank you, sister,” one of them says. “Great photos, sister,” another shares. It is the sisterhood, and it exists because it is linked by femininity, womanhood, and martial arts.… Read More The Martial Art Sisterhood
Many people think that nothing great can happen in one day. I like to think that many great things can happen in one single day. Nothing occurs, of course, without effort, positivity, and a plan. With these three things, you can create your new forward-thinking, thought-provoking, success-seeking life in only one day. Being Positive is… Read More Change Your Life in One Day
Many non-martial artists think that all martial artists infuse spirituality in to their martial art. Look at the very popular Kung Fu television series! There was more martial art spirituality in that show than you can measure with a mile-long measuring tape. The main character was a Shaolin monk who traveled through the American Old West armed… Read More 5 Ways to Infuse Spirituality into your Martial Art
I received a message not long ago from someone who was responding to a post I had written. He made the comment that “many people make life too difficult,” and that they are “not capable of personal or professional commitment.” He added, “they are always looking for problems and make them so large that they… Read More Break the Mold
There are many different styles and many different reasons why people practice martial arts. If we were all the same, it would be boring and monotonous. Having the opportunity to meet others who engage in different styles, and participate in seminars or… Read More 3 Simple Truths about Martial Arts
Traditional martial arts are what I chose to start learning 28 years ago because there was a program in a recreation center close to home. At my first class, it seemed it taught everything I had ever learned NOT to do – yelling, kicking, and breaking. Somewhere along the way, I learned that martial arts… Read More Five Unique Ways to Practice Traditional Martial Arts
Do you want to make your life better? Most people have a dream, goal, or aspiration. They don’t always pursue it, for whatever reason, but it is always there waiting for the right moment. You can make your life better, and achieve some of those hopes and dreams, if that is what you really want.… Read More Five Insightful Tips to Make Your Life Even Better
How many times do you have to drag yourself to work or school or somewhere that you do not want to go because you do not enjoy it? Even though they serve essential functions in your life, such as paying the bills, or getting an education, they are not very enjoyable because they do not tap… Read More Bridging The Gap Between What You Do and What you Love to Do
Have you ever had a day when you questioned everything about yourself? Maybe you asked yourself some difficult questions, like “Am I headed in the right direction?” or “How do I know that I am doing what I am meant to do?” There are no easy answers. I think at some point we all face… Read More Are You Headed in the Right Direction?
I was at a martial art tournament recently. I was not competing, but had a vendor table to sell some of my books. My table was set up in a prime location where I could see all the events happening in the different rings. There were children and adults, beginners to advanced, all performing various… Read More Only One Winner
