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Better Perspective, Better Everything

Deciding on a great direction for your life often falls into place once you make a simple choice. Perspective and mindset are similar. Perspective is how you see yourself and the world around you. Mindset is about how you decide to the see yourself and the world around you. They go hand in hand, and… Read More Better Perspective, Better Everything

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Let’s Make Believe

When you were a child, did you ever say, “Let’s make-believe, or pretend, that we are…” and then you filled in the blank? It might have been a role you cherished, like a mother, or something different, like an Army man,  doctor, hair stylist, a musician, or a singer. The beauty of it is that… Read More Let’s Make Believe

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Empowered and Enlightened Through Martial Arts

It is so trite, isn’t it? To over and over again hear that martial arts empower? What exactly does that mean? Do you take a class and emerge a superhero? Do you kick a bag and feel like you can suddenly conquer the world? I am sure that there are several definitions of empowerment that… Read More Empowered and Enlightened Through Martial Arts

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Break Through

Have you ever had one of those days when you woke up and hoped that you could just get through the day? Maybe you had something difficult to face, or you didn’t want to participate in something, or you knew someone was going to be angry or disappointed in you, and the thought of it… Read More Break Through

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Martial Arts Transform The World

I believe in the power of positivity. Maybe I am a fool, or someone who does not understand how life really works, but I think that there can be a lot more happiness in the world. I think it is time for us to all stop convincing ourselves that what we do or say does… Read More Martial Arts Transform The World

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Keep It Real

I’ve been involved in the martial arts for a long time. In life, or in martial arts, I am still the same me, an over-achieving, positive, compassionate person who does what she can to make a difference. I’m never going to claim that I’m an expert in anything, or that I’m better than anyone.  The… Read More Keep It Real

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I Was a Private Eye When I Was a White Belt

I bet many of you don’t know, but I was a Private Investigator for many years. I know that sounds truly fascinating, and in some cases, it was. I was just out of college and trying to find my way. I was working as a clerk in a hotel, and as a sales person in… Read More I Was a Private Eye When I Was a White Belt

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Willful Warrior

“I don’t have anything to look forward to.” About ten years ago, I woke up that way.  I had four children and after a trying for a couple of years for a fifth, I finally realized that it just was not meant to be.  For whatever reason, four was going to be it.  My ambition,… Read More Willful Warrior

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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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4 Best Places to Practice Martial Arts

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