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Tag: Lifeskills
The Practice Priority: Commitment to Practice Leads to Success
There are some beginning students who believe that all the practice they need occurs at class. This is a recipe for failure. You must practice […]
Intent, the Leopard’s Game Face
Have you ever watched a nature show that follows a big cat as it stalks its prey? I love watching leopards creep slowly towards their […]
Daily Meditation
How do I relieve stress and pressure from my daily life? How do I relax and think clearly? I need to break the day’s fast […]
Navigating Childhood: The Importance of Rules for Kids
As parents and caregivers, one of the fundamental questions we grapple with is whether children truly need rules. The answer, unequivocally, is yes. Rules serve […]
Goals We Set Are The Goals We Get: The Power of Intentional Living
Setting goals is like charting a course for success in life’s journey. Whether big or small, goals provide us with direction, purpose, and a roadmap […]
The Right Ingredients
Adding the right ingredients to your cooking determines whether or not your meal is a success. The same is true for martial arts training. Do […]
Self Defense Basics, No Kempo Required
The title is a little misleading, it should be 8 Tips for Simple Self-Defense. We’ll indeed be discussing self-defense basics. However, the “no Kempo required” […]
Ego and the Humble Student
Keep your ego in check. Don’t permit the beast of vanity to create emotional openings. The humble warrior can see a fight for what it […]
Peaks, Plateaus, and Valleys
When you experience a peak in training, your progress in the art is quite apparent. You often feel a sense of euphoria over the hard-earned […]