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Have you ever wondered how some people just seem to carry themselves with an unshakable confidence? I used to ask myself the same...

When I first stumbled upon Filipino fighting techniques, I was instantly drawn to their practicality and rich history. These techniques...

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to truly unlock your inner strength? To stand taller, feel more confident, and know you can...

When I first started in martial arts, it was because I needed a gym credit for college. I fell in love with what I learned. Let me share...

If you’ve ever thought about trying martial arts, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too—wondering where to start, what to expect, and how...

Understanding Women's Self-Defense Women's Self-Defense is a significant topic today. Every instructor has a unique perspective on what...

Why Environment Matters A positive learning environment is essential for adult learners. According to Malcolm Knowles· theory of...

Before a child steps onto the dojo floor, field, or court, they start forming a prediction about how the day will go. This prediction...

- Sensei Betsy How do leaders develop? How do they do it? How are they so confident in every decision and right so much of the time? They...

Today’s world asks more and more of our children and youth. They must compete with a million distractions and still stay focused. How...

-Christine Maternowski I have always had a fascination for martial arts. I would watch it and think how cool it all looked and how neat...

-Christine Maternowski I read an article about two kids who slipped while on playground equipment. Both were hanging on waiting for...

-Sensei Blue I am from Redding, California. That is where I spent the majority of my life and where I had my previous martial arts...

- Sensei Blue #TSDValues I've been riding a motorcycle since I was 7 years old, and I have had a motorcycle ever since then. I ride...

- Sensei Rawlins If you think there will ever be a time that there are no bullies, you are kidding yourself. There will always be people...

Sensei Herb Blue Teaching is where we learn Don’t get me wrong, I’ve learned plenty from all of my instructors. I have learned more about...