Everybody needs a break: Break time is over!

I held my last class of the year about week before Christmas and we started up again this week. In the interim period I also took a break from my personal training so that I could indulge in those things that make the holiday great; gift making, gift giving, food preparation, food consumption… and more … Read more

A voice in my head

One of the biggest challenges to training alone is finding motivation. This is particularly true in cases where the goals are not specific or time-sensitive. It is always easier to drill certain kata or techniques that you hope to use successfully in an upcoming tournament or impending belt test. But when the goals are life-protection … Read more