My original thought/title for this blog was “Discipline Requires Sacrifice”. This thought caused me wonder if this is why people don’t have or exhibit discipline. In general, people don’t want to give up anything. We have been told we can have/do anything we want. Sacrifice isn’t mentioned. We aren’t always told we have to work […]
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In Part One, I wrote about the some of the frustrations of mothering. (The Next Generation) Specifically discussed were the behaviors of our children. Again, these thoughts may ruffle your feathers. I ask that you read the blog before shutting down and stop reading. Getting to the end may offer some solutions to relieve the
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Ladies. I might ruffle a few feathers with this one but please, hear me out and read this blog in its entirety before you shut down and stop reading. It is my opinion that most parents are disappointed with the interactions with their children. The child’s lack of ability to listen and follow instructions, the
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Some new students or parents ask how long it will take to learn karate and be a black belt. This blog is for those who see the black belt as just any other degree, certificate or achievement stepping stone. Karate is more. Karate is a way of life. A life where you get to know
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Dieting or attempting to lose weight has been pushed by the industry for some time now. Everyone is trying to diet, lose weight, or find good health. The following thoughts were “developed” by me some 20 years ago! I find interesting how relevant these thoughts still are today. Quit worrying about losing weight. Learn to
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Here’s a hypothetical scenario. Someone is planning an important dinner and business partners will be there, as well as the boss. The person gets ready and dress with their best clothing. They check their teeth, hair and any other physical defect. And practice smiling correctly, just for good measure. When they arrive, there is no
Power of a Beginner? How can that be? They are a beginner afterall and don’t know anything. However, The Beginner’s Mind is such a wonderful thing! It is the first of the Five Minds – Shoshin. Everyone is in such a hurry to “master” techniques or any particular subject. They seldom take the time to
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I heard an interesting thing from Dr Sydnee McElroy on her podcast Sawbones. In one of the later episodes she mentions that human bodies are living chemical labs, at all times churning chemical reactions back and forth. This means, she explains, that we are at constant chemical imbalance, which causes the reactions to happen: there
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We hear so often a parent say that they have an anxious child. One who isn’t confident and tends to be a loner. Karate is often a means to help with anxiety and confidence, but there are some things to consider before any training can really help your child. Parents help too much? Very often
I started training martial arts in 1979, but this past Saturday, July 29th, 2023 at the Bluegrass Games was only the third tournament I’ve competed in. My first art was Tang Soo Do, a Korean kicking-heavy style that I trained in for about 2 1/2 years, but I never competed for reasons I’ll explain later.
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