As a martial artist, I get inspiration from many sources. This includes art or any endeavour where you can get a glimpse of what people are feeling when they produce something wonderful. Read on for some lessons.
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I enjoy being a martial arts instructor , as the sense of camaraderie among all of the instructors and students is terrific. Martial arts creates one big family, where everybody enjoys each other’s success and commiserates in other’s disappointment. Read on for more.
Read More“Teaching is its own reward” is a saying that resonates with me. One of the most satisfying occurences is when a student gives you unsolicited praise after a class. It can be a humbling experience and it can also serve to help you resolve to be a better martial artists…
Read MorePerserverance is the foundation on which all success and achievements are built. Even when the outcome is not what you expected you will always have the deep satisfaction of knowing that you gave it everything. Be tenacious… and never give up.
Read MoreThe dojo – a sanctuary – a place of brutal work done with a gentle mind… For me the dojo is a sacred space, sacred in the personal sense, a place which is a refuge from my cares and worries as I leave them at the door. What does ‘the…
Read MoreMy corporate work recently moved office from North Sydney to the CBD of Sydney. While it is great to be back among the masses (tongue firmly in cheek) I have witnessed a few instances that have made me reflect on CBD Self Defence skills: A pedestrian accident A bicyclist…
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