Kusanku & kata @ 7100′ A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to spend a week up at our family cabin; I immensely enjoyed the solitude, filling my lungs with the alpine air while getting some kata practice in on t…

1000 Mile Journey plus some achieved! As of June 15th or so and just under the half way mark for by black-belt candidacy, I hit 1000 plus miles achieving my 1000 mile journey requirement. Lots of running, cycling,…

Back in the saddle! Finally! My hand is back to 99.5% (Still a little less grip strength but improving). Half the battle now is just being careful not to damage my hand again (break or sprain). As I am a little…

Pushing through physical and mental fatigue. It can be a real struggle at times! A culmination of work, karate training, family, life in general like heinous shootings where children and innocent adults are killed.…

Sometimes your mind can be your worst enemy! A week ago, I had the opportunity to share part of my life story, the challenges and opportunities, with a non-profit (Boldly Me) that a work colleague of mine roped me…