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
This holiday season I have so much for which to be grateful. A wonderful family, friends, a beautiful place to call home. With all of that, I have even more to reflect upon as this year comes to a close. I started blogging back in March and recently hit 10,000 views. That is very exciting,… Read More I’m Grateful For You (A Video Blog)
This morning while I was driving on my hour-long commute to work, I was in the right lane, turned on my left blinker, looked over my left shoulder, and started to quietly slide into the middle lane, like I’ve done every day for the past ten years. The morning was going as usual. I had the… Read More Swerving Saved My Life
I know, I know. Martial artists have a certain aura, don’t they? They exude something different and unique, and others seem instantly attracted to them. Is it the athleticism, artistry, or combative creativity that makes them so interesting? Maybe it’s the way they carry themselves through life, their approach to negativity, or their courageous spirit.… Read More 4 Martial Art Obstacles I Had to Overcome
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
There is a difference between my martiual art and self-defense classes. Although components of martial arts are in self-defense, when I teach self-defense, the strict rules are removed and the basic, general concepts are taught. In martial art class, students do not have to fight to save their lives; rather, they are learning the intricacies of an art… Read More 5 Self-Defense Concepts Adapted From Martial Arts
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
You have heard it before. You’ve seen it in books. Some guy on television announces it all the time. You should make the most of today. What exactly does that mean? Does it mean fill every moment with something? Does it mean live each day like it’s your last? Maybe it means you should continually… Read More Learn and Teach
