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The Dojo Door

I really miss walking through the dojo door. These days, I practice martial arts at home or take online classes. While I am happy these opportunities exist, I miss the transition from daily life to when I take my steps through the door to the floor of the martial art dojo. The frame of the… Read More The Dojo Door

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Find Your Purpose

It is easy to become complacent in life. The daily grind becomes, well…a grind. You begin to believe that life is made up of commitments, chores, and responsibilities. These things seem to suck your energy and time into a warp, never to be recovered again. It’s called life and adulthood and it is filled with… Read More Find Your Purpose

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Karen Eden Herdman – Inspirational 7th Degree Martial Artist & Author

Meet the truly inspiring Karen Eden Herdman!  Listen to the Podcast here: BIO:  From her days in journalism, radio and broadcasting, to movie experiences, her heritage, faith, martial arts, and writing, this Podcast interview covers the gamut of this “real deal” martial artist! Find out what you don’t know about this fascinating martial art woman in… Read More Karen Eden Herdman – Inspirational 7th Degree Martial Artist & Author

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Karate in College – Andy, Gabby, Cameron & Marissa

This fun Podcast highlights four women who share how collegiate karate improved their college years and their lives. Listen by clicking below: These women share why collegiate karate is important and why their instructor, Sensei Swanson, is instrumental in their love and participation in this martial art. They show a perspective rarely discussed, how practicing… Read More Karate in College – Andy, Gabby, Cameron & Marissa