If I told you the secret to success in every area of your life is faith, what would you say? My friends smile politely and find an excuse to head for the door. Why? Because when we hear the word “faith”, we usually think about religion… which is a big mistake! Forget about religion for…
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#14: Faith In Your Fight [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #14 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Faith in Your Fight. We all lead lives of faith of one kind or another. But how often do we put our faith to the test? Are your beliefs helping or holding you back on the road to success? In the martial arts,…
One Move Workout: Get Results On Your Worst Day!
You’re tired. You’re sore. You’re busy. You just don’t feel like it. There are so many excuses to skip the gym, or Karate class, and miss a workout. Then what happens? You feel like a loser. You swear you’ll make it up next week. Or maybe you think about quitting workouts altogether. Stop torturing yourself!…
Self-Defense Story: The Blonde Haired Warrior
People sometimes ask me how much training they need to be effective in a self-defense situation. My answer? None. Zip. Fact: Men, women, and children defend themselves every day with no training whatsoever. Sure, the news blasts you with stories about the crimes that get committed…but what about the crimes that don’t get committed? The…
#12: The Blonde Haired Warrior [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #12 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, The Blonde Haired Warrior. Once upon a time, I was awakened in the middle of the night by a blood-curdling scream. I ran outside to discover a young, blonde haired woman— a brave blonde haired woman— whose actions that night taught me many…
One Trick Pony: Why Your A-Game Isn’t Good Enough
I have met many women who think taking a self-defense class is a waste of time because, heck, if a guy ever messes with them, they’ll just kick him in the groin. That always works. Except when it doesn’t work. You can miss. He can block. He can get kicked and keep fighting. You can…
#11: Are You a One Trick Pony? [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #11 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Are You a One Trick Pony? You may be really good at what you do, but what happens when other people are just as good… or better? The fact is that trying your best doesn’t mean you always win. But does that mean…