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

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

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A Champion for Women, UK’s Chrissie Howard

Hi, Welcome to a new series being incorporated into my martial art blog. This podcast series is a recorded interview with martial art women all over the world who truly make a difference in the world because of their martial art practice, and a listening journey for you. Whenever you have time, you can click… Read More A Champion for Women, UK’s Chrissie Howard

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

Age Is Not a Number. It’s a Choice.

So many times, people limit themselves because of their age. It’s true. The body changes over time. Women contend with additional changes due to childbirth (I have 4 kids!). Still, you limit yourself if you never push or strive for more and that has nothing to do with age. I suppose this explains why I:… Read More Age Is Not a Number. It’s a Choice.

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

Your Guide to Goals, Success, and Motivation

You probably have a hectic schedule, like I do.  If you are raising a family or building a dojo, working full-time, or teaching martial arts, life can be exciting, but draining. Every morning you wake up with a list of “to-do” items that seems extremely long and you set your sights on accomplishing as many… Read More Your Guide to Goals, Success, and Motivation