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5 Ways Tai Chi Helps Me Heal

August 6, 2022

In Tai Chi, perfection is not necessary or required for benefit.… Read More 5 Ways Tai Chi Helps Me Heal

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The Dojo Door

May 18, 2022

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

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Break Through!

March 17, 2022

That is when I learned one of the biggest lessons of my life: the lack of opportunity I felt, was created not by circumstance, but by me.… Read More Break Through!

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The Universal Language of Martial Arts

January 29, 2022

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

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5 Reasons You Are Incredibly Awesome

January 16, 2022

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

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Create Success

January 8, 2022

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

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Never Give Up

November 26, 2021

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

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Sights and Sounds of the Dojo

October 26, 2021

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