January 2nd, 2022, I mark four years of Krav Maga. Even though I’m currently training Ju-Jitsu, because I can’t do striking with an injured shoulder, I will always be a Krav Maga person at my heart because it was the gateway to this incredible world of martial arts. I think [Read More]
After my training, I was so excited to get my Instructor pin and return to my unit. My dream had finally come true. Well, at least it felt that way until I actually returned to base. When I returned to my troop, they were stationed in a fairly dangerous [Read More]
Introduction Lineage is a touchy subject, for many people. As a Wing Chun practitioner, I can tell you that when people hear I do Wing Chun, 99% of the time their first question is: “What lineage do you study?” That inquiry was usually followed by, “Who was your Sifu?” This [Read More]
Hindsight is 20/20 – we have all heard this, and I would imagine we all agree that it is true. When I look back at different situations in my life, I can see where, had I been more aware, or had learned to trust my instincts, I could have avoided [Read More]
Is Individualism Compatible With The Martial Arts? At first glance, the world of martial arts may not seem a very promising place to exercise individualism. The thought of modern martial arts conjures up images of phalanxes of students simultaneously executing identical actions in a warehouse setting. Couple that with the [Read More]
Several years ago, during a low period in my life, I wondered if taekwondo had become yet another addiction. I’ve been addicted to many things: people, exercise, food, alcohol, thought patterns, and coping mechanisms. Taekwondo had been a saving force in overcoming the worst of my mental illnesses. Of course [Read More]
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