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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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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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Martial Arts and Mindset

June 20, 2021

Martial arts taught me about overcoming. The air in the dojo is filled with effort and diligence. Learning martial arts creates a situation where you never have the opportunity to give up.… Read More Martial Arts and Mindset

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What Will You Make of Today?

December 13, 2020

Today will be whatever you make it. Will it be any of these – relaxing, productive, adventurous, spirited, or exciting? There are many choices that you can make to create a memorable and joyful day. However, it is easy to choose the opposite of positive and memorable. Don’t go there! Don’t allow negativity, laziness, complacency,… Read More What Will You Make of Today?

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Bad Things Happen to Good People

November 5, 2020

Bad things happen to good people. I think we all know that. I am no different. I have had my share of losses, difficulties, obstacles, regrets, worries, and fears. Human nature hands us this smorgasbord of experiences and within each recipe is room for error or unexpected situations. I’ve had miscarriages, fires at my home,… Read More Bad Things Happen to Good People

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Gwendolyn Wilkins – Eclectic Martial Artist and COVID Nurse

October 10, 2020

When asked, “Who wants to be a COVID nurse?” Gwendolyn Wilkins quickly responded, “Yes, please.” On that day, Gwendolyn set her martial art fearlessness into motion in her nursing career. Listen here or the link below: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Gwendolyn-Wilkins—Eclectic-Martial-Artist-and-COVID-Nurse-eir7d4 A year out of nursing school Gwendolyn volunteered to be a COVID nurse when the floor in the… Read More Gwendolyn Wilkins – Eclectic Martial Artist and COVID Nurse

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Lucie Marsh – An Untold Story of Trauma to Triumph

August 15, 2020

Lucie Marsh – Click on the link below to listen to the podcast: Lucie Marsh is currently one of the few females ranked as 6th Dan in the SKIF organization. She lives in the UK and has run her own dojo and competed in more than 7 World Championships, several European championships, and hundreds of… Read More Lucie Marsh – An Untold Story of Trauma to Triumph

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Five Ways to Overcome Negativity like a Martial Artist!

July 28, 2020

Martial artists are all positive people, right? They don’t have bad days or difficult obstacles because they practice a martial art, right? Surprise. Martial artists are just like every other person. They train and teach and keep the momentum, but that is not to say that they do not struggle like everyone else. The difference is… Read More Five Ways to Overcome Negativity like a Martial Artist!