Being a Black Belt – What does that mean to me? It is difficult to explain to someone who has not practiced a martial art. Some of my family and…

As the New Year begins, I find myself reflecting on the past year and all that it has brought me. It’s been a long journey filled with hard work, dedication,…

The end of the year is always a busy time, especially if you work in logistics like I do. It’s physical inventory time, which means long days and long hours…

Unfortunately, I was hit with a sickness just before Christmas, which meant I had to power through at work and lost a few practice days at the dojo. However, now…

I am excited that a new round of the Ultimate Black Belt Challenge is starting at the beginning of December. This time, we will be following the journey of Lucas…

This week we are celebrating Saint Nicolaus in Germany. This annual event, which takes place on December 6th, is a time for children to have some fun while also learning…

As the winter season begins in Germany, the advent season is also upon us. This time of year is marked by four Sundays leading up to Christmas Eve, and it’s…

Every year, the Sacramento International Marathon draws runners from all over the world to participate in the 26.2 mile race. It is  always a great opportunity to give back to…

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and coming together with loved ones, and one of the most popular traditions is the “Run to Feed the Hungry” event in Sacramento,…

As the autumn weather starts to set in, I’ve been trying to make the most of the last few sunny days by getting my miles in to meet my 1,000…