This thought crept into my head this morning. Fear: why is it so debilitating? Why does it hold us back? We let it stop us from doing so many things. Unfortunately fear comes from our basic, primal instincts which makes it very powerful and hard to ignore. Why does fear exist? Perhaps if we can understand […]
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Why do women have to be right? It’s a matter of life or death. End of blog. That would be too simple. I have had a thought for some time that was shared with the Dojo. When discussed, there is the approving look which indicates my thought could be correct. Many suggest our behavior, thinking
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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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As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life, a subtle but profound shift is occurring: the average person is thinking less. Not because people have become less capable, but because the digital world increasingly rewards passivity. Convenience has become the new currency, and in the name of efficiency, we are outsourcing more and more
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As I conclude my senior year I have often heard this word. Excellence. Whether to applaud me for my accolades or describe the programs I’ve started. But what truly makes what I did excellent at all? To me I was simply doing what was expected; giving my very best. This has led me to wonder
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What is purpose? The dictionary gives the definition as the reason something exists, an intended end; aim; or goal. It creates meaning. Offers a sense of direction. Helps guide our paths, behavior and our goals when applied to our lives. Have you ever thought to yourself and wondered, are you living your life with a
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A question comes up often when people ask about doing Martial Arts: Do I have to be in shape? I need to make that part of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The answer I tend to give is “Start from Where you are. I will request a lot of push ups or sit ups. If
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The following article comes from Epoch Times to which I have a subscription. You can follow think to the original. I will also recommend getting a subscription to access more articles. Wait for their sales!! (The Hidden Health Cost of Cheap Meat) The Hidden Health Cost of Cheap Meat Making the case for spending more
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The following thoughts come from my Tozando Weekly notification. I wish I had a link directly to their notification; instead I will copy the thoughts exactly, as I found them interesting. There is a good reason why martial artists seek Koryu Arts. Such arts preserve the information from time before: How the people survived. Some
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Let’s start with the context of the question: visitors considering joining the Dojo. Many of them have martial arts experience and would like to know if that experience, reflected as rank and/or belt color, can be transferred. A simple yes or no is not a sufficient answer. How about an analogy? Think about a heart
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Research is never a straight line; my experience with AP Research showed me just how winding the path toward progress can be. It all began one fateful day during a conversation with my father. I remarked that it feels as if people are actively opposing fights for equality. This baffled me, I couldn’t understand why
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I’m not doing karate for a black belt. Wait, what? Okay, okay, yes, I want to advance. Yes, I want to improve and become more skilled in my art. Yes, I want to learn. But I’m not doing karate for a black belt. I’m in my third year of karate, and what I’m discovering is
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