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4 Reasons Martial Art Women Are Empowered

Martial Arts Empower I am the first to say that martial arts are for everyone.  They are an awesome way by which to live life and a great way to better yourself. They are an activity that joins the body and the mind together in a powerful way. They can be used for defense, for… Read More 4 Reasons Martial Art Women Are Empowered

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Your Martial-Artsy Potential

You have potential.  Your life is very similar to the journey of a martial artist, starting at white belt, leading to black, then back around again.  From beginning to end, the martial arts journey and the life journey are nourished by activities, events, and emotions.  Both require a vast array of thoughts and practices, humility and understanding.… Read More Your Martial-Artsy Potential

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10 Quick Tips to Improve In Your Martial Art

Do you want to experience your martial art in all its fullness? Become the martial artist you envision yourself to be? Then here are ten simple tips you can use to improve in every which way. And, if you’re creative, you’ll find away to apply these tips to not just your practice or style, but… Read More 10 Quick Tips to Improve In Your Martial Art

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Changing Others Means Changing You

I often talk about how you can make positive and hopeful change in your own attitude and demeanor.  Like learning a martial art, it takes practice, sometimes years, to turn negative thoughts around. Life, and becoming a better you, takes time.  It starts with a recognition that you can change and that nothing is set in stone.  Perhaps you… Read More Changing Others Means Changing You

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1 Simple Step to Martial Arts Wisdom

Do you want just a little tiny bit of that awesome martial arts wisdom that martial artists seem to enjoy?  Are you a martial artist who is still struggling with a good, positive mindset?  Either way, you are deserving of all the wisdom, grace, and power that martial arts has to offer.  If you are… Read More 1 Simple Step to Martial Arts Wisdom

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Break the 80/20 Rule

NO! I’m asked on occasion to volunteer for different events or activities.  There comes a time when I have to say “no” to something. I’m not comfortable saying “no.”  If someone needs something, I should be there, ready and willing to help.  That is what my heart says anyway.  Maybe that’s one of my human flaws, thinking that I… Read More Break the 80/20 Rule

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7 Martial Art Mistakes To Avoid

There are many great ways to learn a martial art.  There are different styles, instructors, and locations from which to choose.  Once you settle on a style, though, the rest is up to you.  To make the most of your practice, there are a few pitfalls to avoid if you desire success.  These common mistakes could… Read More 7 Martial Art Mistakes To Avoid

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My Advice…No More Excuses.

Normally, I like to share an insightful message about how to live better using the positive mindset I’ve established through my martial art practice. It’s a theory that works pretty well.  I share some personal stories about how I’ve overcome a situation using the mental skills I’ve cultivated through martial arts and you think about how to apply them to… Read More My Advice…No More Excuses.

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Martial Arts Magic And You

There is something about martial arts that interests just about everybody, from practitioners, to kids, to movie enthusiasts, to grandfathers, to writers, and everyone in between.  Why is it so well-loved, so sought out? Because martial arts seem magical. The human body and the human mind working together in unison is important, but the reason so… Read More Martial Arts Magic And You

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3 Reasons Martial Artists Deserve To Get Paid

This is a crazy controversy that I’ve never quite understood.  Some insist that martial artists should not get paid, that payment diminishes the art in some way because it is an age-old tradition, and should not be exploited.  Some see it as “evil” to charge a fee to teach others a martial art because of its… Read More 3 Reasons Martial Artists Deserve To Get Paid