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Yuen Woo-Ping: Shaping Narratives One Sword Stroke at a Time

December 11, 2025 Gary Padgett 1

Introduction I consider myself a martial artist, and I try to acknowledge both parts of that identify.  Martial.  Artist.  The martial techniques are important, but I also appreciate the art behind the movement.  The story that it can tell.  I appreciate those that make me stop and remember the dual [Read More]

Skeletons, Students, and Spirits: Halloween Lessons in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai

October 29, 2025 Gary Padgett 0

Introduction I make no excuses for my love of the Karate Kid movies and the spin off tv show Cobra Kia.  I can watch them during any holiday, even Halloween, and found a connection my life.   I acknowledge that Halloween may not be the first lens through which we view [Read More]

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Free Training Day Mid-Atlantic Returns for Third Annual Event, Building Community Through Martial Arts

September 2, 2025 Jenni Nather 0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Training Day Mid-Atlantic Returns for Third Annual Event, Building Community Through Martial Arts Boothwyn, PA — August 31, 2025 — Free Training Day Mid-Atlantic, the region’s premier no-cost martial arts event, is set to return for its third annual gathering in 2025. The family-friendly event brings [Read More]

How to Learn Martial Arts Effectively: 3 Methods to Memorize Your Moves AFTER Class

May 24, 2022 Danny Indio M.B. 0

  In the last 2 articles, I wrote about what to do BEFORE and DURING class to learn and perform like a champ. Now I’m going to share with you what to do to take what you recently did in class and embed that knowledge into your long-term memory. This [Read More]

How to Learn Martial Arts Effectively: 3 Hacks That Will Get You Learning Like a Genius DURING Class

March 23, 2022 Danny Indio M.B. 0

In a previous article, I shared 7 things to do to prime yourself to learn and perform like a champ. Here’s a quick recap: Adopt a champion ATTITUDE. Set a realistic GOAL (for the class and for your overall training). Timeliness (i.e. get to class EARLY.) REVIEW your notes before [Read More]

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