There has been a lot that's been going on, and there's a ton of things that are coming up. I have a few big posts coming through the pipe soon (And one of them on a totally different website!) So, there shall be plenty happening in digital blogging land in the next month or two. …
I’m here! Really!
It's been a crazy, crazy month full of a whole bunch of really exciting things! On the docket was the 2nd Milwaukee Open, a wedding shower, two Thanksgivings, the Nutcracker, and a whole bunch of random driving, training, almost running out of gas, taking a train, and plenty of karate everywhere. Also, SNOW!! There …
Repercussions of a Positive Nature
The term "repercussions" always seems to have negative connotations. But, I have two positive results from the chaos of the past weekend. And it's keeping in the thread of basics. The last few days have been filled with far more karate than is probably good for me. But also stock full of the reaffirmation that …
Why Martial Arts?
I wrote this before I started buying the business. I wrote it right before I tested for my 5th degree, actually. So, there are some thoughts that may be a smidgen...young. Here we go.... Why Martial Arts? The last time I was formally asked the question. “What does martial arts mean to you?” …
Back to Basics…Again.
I have going back to basics on the brain. A few months ago I wrote a post on the importance of fundamentals. How very key it is to make sure the basics of the activity are solid before one starts to pile on everything else. At the time, I was nursing a few chronic injuries …
Diamonds 2016: Barefoot Opportunity
Diamonds is one of those pivotal tournaments for me. Every year, something happens that makes everything else a little different. In this case, we have Team AKA, Sport Martial Arts, Competition, and a whole lot of thanks. But, before we get too far into it, there are some steps we need to go through first. …
C-Gear: A Review
A few months ago I reached out to Century Martial Arts asking if there was anything someone of a writerly nature could accomplish with them. I had noticed they had a blog going, and there were some very cool ideas and concepts going on. I hadn't expected much, but figured it was worth a try. Imagine …
An Entry! On a Guest Blog!
Oh, what a blur it has been.
Tournaments: A Realization on Time and Growth
I have the NAIKC this weekend (Starting TOMORROW!) and have been hitting tournaments pretty hard. Just this past weekend I was at a local tournament (the Capital City Classic!) and got to have a great time, compete against some pretty spectacular martial artists, and reconnect with some people I haven’t seen in a while. I …
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Karate: Everything is Happening
Hello! There are some exciting changes coming down the pipe for the blog. For one, I'm working on getting a new domain, and will be moving the site to a different URL. For everyone else, nothing will really change, I just need to figure out how to do it. I started an internship for the …
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