Life. It is a big blank canvas. We do not know what each moment will bring. We do not know for sure where we will be tomorrow. Still, there are plenty of opportunities to create a path that is right for you. Among daily chores, regular commitments, work, study, or martial art practice, there are… Read More Blank Canvas
I believe that through martial arts and positivity, we can make the world a better place. As a martial art instructor you make a huge impact in the lives of your students. These options will positively impact your teaching or training. 1. Listen with your heart To really understand your students, try listening with… Read More 5 Ways to Be a Positive Martial Art Instructor
Power grows during the difficult moments that consume you, big and small. For all the pain, grief, and lonely times, for all the moments you have questioned yourself or your worth, and for all the times you have worried that you were not good enough, there is, unequivocally and convincingly, power. Your power is revealed… Read More There is Power in You
Recently my son tested for his second degree black belt in the martial art system that my family teaches, but I was thousands of miles away in the midst of a move for a job. He began martial arts many years ago as a child and through the years, he matured into an assistant instructor.… Read More The True Significance of Martial Arts in Today’s World
Who wants to play a quick game? It is easy and I bet you have a lot of experience. It’s called “Judge Others and Never Judge Yourself.” In simpler terms, criticize and condemn, but never look within. Identify others flaws, mistakes, and errors, and act as though you have none. It is probably one of the… Read More The Judgment Game
You always hear about the big guys, the franchises, the mega dojos on the corner with an abundance of students, and the schools that advertise all over the place. What about the little guys? What about the small dojos and martial art programs that brighten and enlighten the local recreation centers, YMCA’s, and community centers? At… Read More 10 Small Dojo Survival Tips
One day, I stood in front of a group of professional women to give a motivational talk. About seventy sets of eyes stared back at me as I spoke. I cautiously previewed the room. Did they laugh at my jokes? Did they wince at my delicate stories? Did they smile at my encouragement? It is… Read More The Shocking Truth of What Almost Happened That Day
How do you see yourself? Are you powerful, courageous, or brave? The truth is that you are all of those things and more. As a woman in martial arts, I see myself as a practitioner and instructor. It does not seem outstanding to me. But, others see me as one of few women martial artists… Read More You Are a Superhero
What they say is so true, isn’t it? The only constant thing in our lives is change. Either we evolve, or our situations alter, and there is no turning back when the evolution begins. Unexpected change is difficult. There is always an element of stress, worry, and fear of the unknown, even if the change… Read More 6 Ways to Conquer Unexpected Change
I was talking to a couple of martial art women tonight, and the first thing that entered my mind during the discussion was the plight of the martial arts woman. A “plight” is a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. While we have made great strides in martial arts, I believe the martial art woman is… Read More The Plight of the Martial Arts Woman
