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Flying Keeps You Humble

I’m pretty sure that I travel enough to qualify me for frequent flyer status.  Flying can be quite stressful if you’re not careful and you can learn a lot of life lessons in airports if you look for them.  Emotional composure is definitely one of them and when I’m flying, I pride myself in not [...]

The Magical Effect of Commitment

“Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it.  Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.”  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I love this quote and I was reminded of its truth recently in my training.  I am a student of many martial arts disciplines.  I don’t claim to be very good at any [...]

One of the Things I Learned From My Dad

This is a story about leading by example from my book “A Dad’s Toolbox for Better Parenting” I remember being in line with my father to buy tickets for a movie one time when I was a kid. I was fourteen years old, but I looked about eleven.  I mentioned to my father that if [...]

Don’t Be A One-Upper

Several times in my life I’ve caught myself trying to outdo someone when it wasn’t really necessary or appropriate.  For example, a friend of mine was sharing his excitement over a recent four-day vacation to San Diego.  Instead of being happy for him, I found myself telling him about my weeklong cruise to Alaska.  It [...]

Constantly Catch Your Kids Doing Something Right

This is an excerpt my book, “A Dad’s Toolbox for Better Parenting”.  This story is titled “Constantly catch your child doing things right” and it illustrates a great example of what not to do with your relationships.  As a child, I spent a lot of time down the street at the Gray family’s  house. They [...]

When it comes to fitness, every little bit helps

As a martial arts instructor and fitness consultant, I often hear people tell me that they would like to exercise but they just don’t have the time or the money for a gym membership.  This statement always fascinates me.  I don’t know if people really believe that or if it’s just an easy excuse for [...]

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 [...]

I Have Great Comprehension

I have great comprehension. When I finish reading a book, I understand it extremely well…probably better than most people. Do you know how I know that?   That’s easy…Mrs. Austin, my sixth grade teacher told me I did.  After giving an oral report to the class on an assigned book, she pulled me aside and said “That [...]

2010 Personal Assessment/2011 Strategy For Improvement

Every now and then, I find it helpful to find a slice of time and reflect on life.   Many of most likely share my desire to make a positive impact on the people around us. If we want to be impactful, then I believe that we should strive to be as healthy, happy and focused [...]

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About Dave Kovar

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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