“Finding my battle rhythm” is a phrase my client uses often. A 25-year Air Force veteran, she served half her time supporting special operations and 3 years in combat zones. It’s simply the way she thinks. Efficiency is using time wisely and being strategic includes rest to increase efficiency, according to my friend. We are … Continue reading “Finding my Battle Rhythm”
Written by Gail Mader
The last few days this Isshinryu code has come to mind. As the energy required to continue the challenge continues to grow, the balancing of finding rest among pockets of time as I continue the training feels draining. I’m grateful to have had 3 out-of-town visits in as many days. I’m grateful I am able … Continue reading “The Manner of Drinking & Spitting is Either Hard or Soft”
Written by Gail Mader
I’ve chosen my personal goal: to complete my application for my Tennessee massage license. My Delaware license did not transfer (there was no reciprocity). I did not know if I wanted to continue practicing massage when we moved here 2 years ago, so I let my license lapse. In the last 6 months, I’ve begun … Continue reading “My Personal Goal”
Written by Olivia Ford
The third book that I read for my black belt test was “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.” This book was written by a social worker and therapist. She shared 13 strategies to help master your mental strength. These are the 13 things and what I learned from each strategy Don’t waste time feeling … Continue reading “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do”
Written by Elinor Silack
The kata that I have chosen to do 1000 times is Chinto. I have a few reasons for picking this kata. The main reason being that I like how challenging it is because of the length and the double jump kick. I remember when I first began training, I would watch all of the older … Continue reading “1000 Reps of Kata”
Written by Olivia Ford
The school year just ended a few days ago, and I am officially on summer vacation! It’s going to be really nice to have the next couple of months off from school because it will give me a lot of free days to train really hard and get some numbers in for my test. This … Continue reading “Summer Plans”
Written by Elinor Silack
This past Thursday was the last day of my junior year of high school. So much has happened this school year, good and bad. The majority of my time was spent in my schools’ AFJROTC program, where I did community service, leadership activities, learned about aerospace, and so much more. I ended this school year … Continue reading “End of Junior Year”
Written by Avi Martens
I’ve officially finished the first week of my black belt test! Honestly, it’s kind of crazy doing this. I’ve been in karate for 7 years, and truthfully, being a black belt always felt a bit unattainable, like something that only happens in movies or to the adults that teach class. But after I moved to … Continue reading “First Week Down”
Written by Olivia Ford
The school year officially ends this week and I’m extremely excited. It’ll be nice to be able to be home during the day where I can get a lot of numbers done. During the school week I’m usually not able to get that much done for my test because I’m at school for so long … Continue reading “2nd Semester Finals”
