Why is now the perfect time for Martial Arts?
With instructor boot camps scheduled all over the country, I am doing a lot of traveling this year. I love visiting schools and meeting instructors. For the most part, there seems to be a real sense of family among instructors at these events, and a sense of congruency about our professional mission. We are uniquely [...]
The Power of Posture
When I was young, I remember my mom frequently reminding me to “sit up straight” and “don’t slouch.” She may not have been able to explain scientifically why good posture was important, but instinctively she understood its value. Having good posture is important for so many different reasons. Let’s discuss some of them. First [...]
If Being Upset and Angry Helps Then……
One time when I was in my mid-twenties I lost my wallet at the beach. I was deeply disturbed by the loss and was going to have to apply for a new driver’s license, cancel my credit cards, and try to recreate my address book, plus all the other annoying little things that go along [...]