I get to be inspired by our amazing karate kids and this week was no different. As a way to share my gratitude for their presence in the dojo and in my life, I was searching for ways to make their experiences more memorable with a ‘touch of magic’. What is that ‘touch of magic’ all about? The
Recently we hosted a Committed to Black Belt Seminar. It’s a training seminar which attracts students of all levels from white to black belt. At this seminar, our junior belts train along side black belts and are given the opportunity to ask the black belt students questions about their training journey. One of the most common questions that we
Sometimes we start our days with the intention to have a great day, but for some reason, we can’t seem to focus ourselves on the thoughts that are going to help us. We find ourselves pondering negative, unproductive thoughts so we try to override this lack of mind control with a growing “to do list”
As students settle into the dojo and develop a relationship with us we are often asked for advice. One of the most common questions that have come up is how do you deal with adversity? When students have asked this question they have also demonstrated a more delicate and vulnerable state as I have myself when