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Who is the boss of YOU?

Chances are, sometime in your life you have heard a child say “You’re not the boss of ME!!  I am”.
I’m not debating whether or not this is an appropriate comment, as it probably depends on the context.  For me this comment raises an interesting question and that is, are you really the boss of you? Your first response [...]

I Remain Calm Even in Challenging Situations

Years back, I was taping a series of four ½-hour instructional videos for MAIA. Each video was made up of a combination of martial arts drills, skills, teaching tips and a huddle discussion for kids. I had just finished the third video and was feeling great about the quality and content. Experience [...]

I deflect negative energy

One of the nine mastery mindsets that we teach at Kovar’s Satori Academy is “I deflect negative energy.” This mindset refers to the importance of not letting situations or people steal your joy. Chances are, there’s been a time when you were having a great day until somebody came along and said some negative comment [...]

Is Your Guard Up or is Your Hand Out?

There is a demo I have done several times over the years to demonstrate how your attitude can affect others. It is very easy to do and always brings the same conclusion. Here is how it works:
I call up a person to the front of the room and ask them if they will give [...]

I Can. I Will.

Most of us in the Martial Arts profession continue to work on ways to strengthen our program, making sure that it is the best it can be. I’m no different, and in the past few years I have placed a special emphasis on trying to develop a set of mental exercises that will help [...]

You Don’t Have To Want To Mow The Lawn

Every now and then, someone tells you something that just stays with you. My dad told me something years ago that falls into that category. The statement was profoundly simple and I will never forget his words. It was early June 1970, I was 11 years old and had just finished 5th grade. [...]

I’m A Better Person After You Leave The Room.

I am fortunate to have a great relationship with my two children. Although they are well behaved and respectful when they should be, there is also a playful side to our relationship and we often banter back and forth. A few days ago, my daughter, son and I were having one of our good natured [...]

I Bring Value to All My Relationships

At Kovars Satori Academy, we practice what is referred to as the Mastery Mindsets. These are nine “power affirmations” designed to keep you in a positive and proactive state. I find myself referring to one or more of these mindsets several times a day. The eighth one is “I Bring Value to All [...]

The Yin/Yang Syndrome

There is a lady I see at the gym every morning riding the stationary bike. I mean EVERY day since I began going to this gym in 2000. She is there when I arrive and still peddling when I leave. You would think she would be in great shape, but she isn’t [...]

Never Doubt That What We Do Makes An Impact

A reminder of how cruel life can be was recently reinforced when two young women, both 17-years-old, were found murdered within a few weeks of one another here in California. If you are a parent like me, your heart breaks for the mothers and fathers of these two young ladies whose lives were so [...]

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Mr. Kovar has been teaching Martial Arts professionally since 1978. Dave is a multi-style Black Belt who has been committed to ever-improving his Martial Arts skills. He updates this blog to provide tips and insights to martial arts instructors around the country. To learn more, click here.

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