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The mental aspect of being a modern warrior – mindset, emotional intelligence, and street smart know-hows.
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Suddenly Blind for Two Minutes and No One Noticed Her Panic
A recent incident in which my friend became temporarily blind got me thinking about awareness, in particular, being…
Diffusing Conflict Through Apology, Even When Not At Fault
Recently, a handful of people took issue with what I shared and posted, accussing me of being ignorant, nasty and…
Why Train in Martial Arts If I’d Never Be A Female Bruce Lee
Martial Arts can be likened to marmite (or for our friends in Australia, Vegemite). You either love it, or hate it;…
Dealing with Anxiety in Martial Arts and Sports as a Slow Learner (Part 2)
Everyone stares as you step over the dojo threshold. Anxiety creeps in, stirring the paranoia within. Am I a…
Dealing with Anxiety in Martial Arts and Sports as a Slow Learner (Part 1)
After a half-decade break from Aikido training, I returned to the dojo in July feeling more self-conscious than…
You Can If You Want To: My Journey To An Active & Happy Life
Most of us aren't destined to be Olympians or Greek gods and goddesses, but we all can find some kind of movement,…
Female Jujitsuka’s Reflections On Being A Mom and A Sensei
If you had told me 5 years ago that I'd start martial arts, I'd have laughed in your face. If you had told me that…
The Modern Ninja’s ‘Secret’ To Influencing The World
The ninja represents the ideals of a strength behind the shadows (wielding strength without being egotistical),…
Inspirational Stories Of A Marathon Runner and Traceur
Let's end the year with two inspiring stories.
Uniting and Healing Communities with Marathons
El-Khalil, a…
A Deaf Soldier Fighting For His Dreams
Keith Nolan is a remarkable man whose dream is to serve the army. There's one problem though; he is deaf and the…