• Happiness- It’s Not What You Think

    Happiness- It’s Not What You Think

    Recently, I had a conversation with my instructor (Professor Austin), and we were discussing how the meaning of things can change over time.  As a specific example, he brought up the Declaration of Independence (and then sent me documentation via e-mail to support what it was we were discussing). 

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  • Train for Free until February!

    What’s the catch? 1.) You have to be a new or returning student.  2.) You have to register for your first free session online at www.teamplusone.com​ this week. (The session can take place at any point prior to February, but you have to register for it before the end of January.) 

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  • In a World Where You Can Be Anything…

    I was out in Colorado two weeks ago teaching and visiting with family.  I haven’t seen my brother, or his kids, in a few years. (He has three children, ranging in age from 9 to 16.)  We had a great visit, and he said something that stuck with me. 

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  • Do You Ever Feel Like The Hummingbird?

    Marlene was outside on the deck last week, and she caught this amazing shot. After I saw the image, I couldn’t help but think about some of the different Kung-Fu scenes from the old movies that I grew up on.  I remember quotes like, “My eagle style can defeat your snake! 

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  • Looking For a Back-to-School Karate Program?

    We get a lot of calls during this time of year from parents who are looking for karate classes for their kids.  Finding the right Karate school in the West Hartford area for your child can be a daunting task.  There are several academies out there, and the back-to-school time is often filled with a…

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  • Are You Gymtimidated?

    Apparently, this is a thing.  I checked, and Google says it’s a thing, so it must be true.  (That’s a topic for another post.) Gymtimidation is the feeling of fear that one may have when working out in front of others, or when others are around. 

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  • Realization = Results

    Are you still waiting for the day that you’ll be fit? How many times have you told yourself that you’ll start living healthier… tomorrow? Or next week? After you’ve had just one more pizza dinner and one more lazy day on the couch… Then you’ll commit yourself to eating right and exercising regularly, right?

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