• The secret to getting really, really good…

    The secret to getting really, really good…

    I’ve been training in the martial arts for over 40 years. In that time, I’ve noticed that some people get really, really good at this.  Others… not so much.  I’ve had ample to time to watch literally thousands of people partake in the training journey, and there actually is a secret to getting good- not…

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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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  • David Wolpaw – Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    David earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on July 11, 2023

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