• Can You Choose To Be a Pacifist?

    Can You Choose To Be a Pacifist?

    About 20 years ago I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Bob Orlando (who passed in 2016).  Mr. Orlando was a very inspirational person, a great martial artist, and a pacifist.  While I have seen this quote attributed to others, and I recently saw somebody try to take credit for the expression themselves, I believe…

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  • When You’re Ready… We’re Here For You.

    These last two years have been trying, to say the least.  In the pursuit of following what others have to say about healthy decisions, we’ve seen many people who are now, ironically, in worse health than they have ever been.  Weight gain, diabetes, and mental health struggles seem to be an increasing issue.  

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  • Capoeira Classes Return- Enrollment Has Begun!

    Capoeira Classes Return- Enrollment Has Begun!

    I’m very excited that, after more than two years away from on-site instruction, Suave is resuming Capoeira classes at Plus One on May 2nd.  Classes will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:45pm until 9:15pm.   Capoeira is a Brazilian style with African roots that utilizes a lot of ground maneuvers, aerial work, and…

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  • So close…

    There is one primary reason why most people haven’t yet reached their goals, and it’s a simple one. It’s something that I’ve struggled with, and it just may be the one primary thing that’s holding you back from your goals. That one thing is consistency.

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  • Darin demonstrating staff kung fu form

    Which Is Better? Kung-Fu or Karate?

    This is a question that comes up in a variety of ways.  Both Karate and Kung-Fu have a lot of similarities, but they also have a number of differences.  While there are variations on the them, for the most part, Karate is more linear in application than Kung-Fu. 

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  • Are you ready to take back the control of your life?

    It’s been a brutal two years, and many people have come to us in that time expressing that they feel like they have lost control of their lives.  If you feel this way, I have a question for you.  Are you ready to take back the control of your life?

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  • Tried the Gym? …Try Something That Works!

    Why Doesn’t the gym… work? For many people, the “gym” doesn’t work at all.  They want to get healthier, and the want to become more fit, but try as they may, they just cannot get themselves motivates to go to the gym to do it.

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