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To be successful… learn from those who are.
If you want to get in the best shape of your life, train with somebody who has done that for themselves and knows how to get YOU there. With that said, we would like to welcome Jeff Roux from Excel Fitness.
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…
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).
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…
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.)
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.
Karate Classes in West Hartford, CT
What happens in a typical Karate class? Karate is a traditional martial art that focuses on several key areas. The training involves learning techniques (punches and kicks), self defense moves (against pushes, punches, and common attacks), and forms (patterned movement that helps create muscle memory and promotes strength and mobility).
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.
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.
The Best Martial Art Is…
The Best Martial Art Is… What’s the best martial art? This is a question that we get when people are unsure of what they should try, but they have a general interest in training in the martial arts. One of the things that makes us unique, is that we offer so many different martial arts…
