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Sights and Sounds of the Dojo

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

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Change Your Heart

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

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Bravery

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

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Evolution

I’ve evolved. Haven’t you? Eight years ago I began this little mission called, The Martial Arts Woman, essentially one woman’s (me!) vision of changing the world for the better through positivity and martial arts. I began promoting this little mission with a handful of semi-professional photos that a work mate took of me in a… Read More Evolution

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The Collage of Life

When you stop placing unnecessary limitations on yourself, you flourish. There are so many different sides to who you are. If given a grid with which to fill your favorite photos of yourself, who would you see? Sometimes, you need to step back and put the collage of your life together. What is important to… Read More The Collage of Life

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My New Book – How to Start Your Own Martial Art Program

I’m so excited to announce my recently published third book, How to Start Your Own Martial Art Program.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1511795263?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 I’ve been a martial artist, instructor, and program owner for many years. I wanted to share my tips and tricks of the trade to those interested in starting a new program or refreshing an existing program.… Read More My New Book – How to Start Your Own Martial Art Program

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Attitude and Positive Expectations

Do martial arts make me a positive person? Martial arts give me the confidence and conviction to step out and share what I know and what I’ve learned. There are times when I take my black belt for granted. I concede, somehow, that it is not that important. That is because I forgetfully wipe all… Read More Attitude and Positive Expectations