Take a Risk, Reap the Reward
Small risks offer the chance for success and a chance is all you need. … Read More Take a Risk, Reap the Reward
Tag: martialarts
Kathy Long and Restita DeJesus – Tag Team Podcast Interview
Podcast with Kathy Long and Restita DeJesus… Read More Kathy Long and Restita DeJesus – Tag Team Podcast Interview
What Makes a Martial Art Woman?
A woman who practices a martial art, no matter where, how, or what style, earns a coveted title: she is a martial arts woman. … Read More What Makes a Martial Art Woman?
A Champion for Women, UK’s Chrissie Howard
Hi, Welcome to a new series being incorporated into my martial art blog. This podcast series is a recorded interview with martial art women all over the world who truly make a difference in the world because of their martial art practice, and a listening journey for you. Whenever you have time, you can click… Read More A Champion for Women, UK’s Chrissie Howard
From Struggle to Opportunity
You and I face hard times. 2020 is an unusual year, at the least! One thing that I know about hard times, however, is that they drive me to find new and innovative ways to find opportunity and success. … Read More From Struggle to Opportunity
— Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader, Self Defense —
No More Doubt
Martial arts they offer encouragement and improvement. Practitioners become more fit and healthy, learn to defend, are courageous, push their limits, and experience a jolt of success. … Read More No More Doubt
Age Is Not a Number. It’s a Choice.
So many times, people limit themselves because of their age. It’s true. The body changes over time. Women contend with additional changes due to childbirth (I have 4 kids!). Still, you limit yourself if you never push or strive for more and that has nothing to do with age. I suppose this explains why I:… Read More Age Is Not a Number. It’s a Choice.
Kick-Start Your Life
Martial arts and life are parallel spheres in many respects. What works in one often works in the other. Both require bravery and decision-making. Being brave enough to learn a great kick and then perform it in front of a lot of people can take a lot of work and effort. And, for the martial… Read More Kick-Start Your Life
Martial Arts Develop Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Courage
Courage. It is powerful. So powerful, in fact, that there are very few occasions when we actually use it in our own lives anymore. What about it? Do we have even one inch of courage lurking inside? Courage refers to overcoming something that frightens you. Whatever your fears, they need to be attacked and overcome, and… Read More Martial Arts Develop Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Courage
Teaching Underprivileged Kids for Seven Years Changed My Life
I always wanted to help other people achieve, live better, and learn more about themselves. When I started teaching a martial art, it was my chance to do just that. After I earned my first degree black belt, my husband and I reached out to the community to fill a need for students who could not afford to pay… Read More Teaching Underprivileged Kids for Seven Years Changed My Life
