Can I, Will I, Do I Want To are the questions everyone has before and during the Decision Making Process. Before we begin a new activity, those questions ALWAYS run through our minds. Some get stuck in a negative loop of “analysis paralysis”. Others seem to just jump right in without a thought. Let’s explore […]
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What is Self-Defense: the defense of one’s person or interests, especially through the use of physical force, which is permitted in certain cases as an answer to a charge of violent crime. Self-Defense is a topic that should be covered in every MMA, Krav Maga, Jujitsu or Martial Arts class. It isn’t because most places focus on sport, “fighting” or looking like
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I’ve met some great people in the realm of Karate. A lot of those people are the amazing women I train with. I have my own reasons for studying Karate as I’m sure everyone does. Some of those reasons transcend gender and are equally beneficial regardless of gender. Things like development of character, promotion of
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Find the obvious. This has been my mode of operation for some time now. At one time I was hesitant with doing so. Someone would have difficulty with a technique. To me it was “obvious” they were stepping with the wrong foot or using the wrong part of their arm. I would let them struggle
This statement moved me the first time I heard it. Until recently I had forgotten where that line came from. Good old YouTube to the rescue!! (One of the rare times I can say that without being sarcastic) Jordan B. Peterson was being interviewed by John Stossel??? Here is the short video: You Learn to
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Learning how to speak to people about being more productive at work—without making them feel defensive—can be challenging. I’ve found that speaking to adults in a visual way helps them better understand both their flaws and the bigger picture. Sometimes, using analogies that they can visualize allows them to pause and reflect—thinking, “Wait… is that
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How Extraordinary People Become That Way “I am in the process of reading a book recommended by a friend: High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard. It is a meaningful look at what high performers do to achieve consistent results.“ By the time you are reading this in late January, New Year’s celebrations have come and
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The following comes from my vendor Tozando. As I don’t have a link to directly refer folks to the following thoughts on “polish”, I still want to give full credit to them. Yes, I wish they had a direct link to a blog so more could enjoy and learn from the thoughts they share. Thoughts
The following comes from my vendor Tozando. We receive regular emails from them announcing products, sales, etc. Also included are thoughts that are Martial Arts related. There is no way to provide a link to the blog, it is copied here, with the intent to give full credit to Tozando; the pictures are my own.
The idea we carry an internal source of energy is present in many cultures. It is referred to as Qi, Chi or Ch’i in China, Shakti in India, Ki in Japan, or Spirit in Western writings. But how does one access this inner resource and apply it? I see many students of martial arts practicing
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We’ve all heard it time and time again – the dreaded “s” word: “should”. It’s a word that keeps us in a perpetual state of denial because it is not based in reality. The “s” word often originates from expectations we place upon ourselves, stemming from beliefs rather than facts. In the world of martial
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Ahhh…. The coveted Black Belt. Everyone says they want one. But few are willing to put in the work to earn one. Advancing in rank is a step by step process. One should come in the door the first day ready to make many small steps. It takes time. There is no magic. A question
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In many cultures they have a concept of spiritual energy. They call it many different names: Nwyfre, Wyrd, Chakra, Ki, Chi. Even the ancient Alchemists and philosophers spoke of the spiritual and magical energies that glowed throughout all living and nonliving things. We are intricately connected and interwoven with this energy – flowing from the