My students helped me celebrate my birthday by doing 52 sprawls with me! I teach LesMills BodyCombat every Monday and Wednesday morning.  This 55-minute high intensity cardio class is one reason I started training in karate in 2017.  I became certified in BodyCombat in 2015.  It pulls moves from various martial arts (karate, tae kwon … Continue reading "Birthday Sprawls"

“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"

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"

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"

So I began the One Heart Challenge on June 1.  When Sensei Oliver invited me to join the challenge along with Elinor and Avi, I was grateful and yet scared.  I know how much of my life I focused on preparing for my shodan test.  It literally took an army of people to support me … Continue reading "The Journey Begins"