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The Martial Arts Warm-Up: Preparing the Body for Skill, Not Fatigue
Many beginners warm up to get tired. That habit quietly undermines learning. This essay explains how to structure a martial arts warm-up that prepares the body and attention for skill training, while assigning conditioning as homework instead of class time.
From Chaos to Clarity: The Importance of Taking a Pause for Personal Reflection
Years ago, one morning, I found myself caught up in the momentum of subsequent events. My thoughts threatened to become even more chaotic and nebulous unless I planned with a clear purpose for the day. I knew that if I didn’t take action, frenetic movement and activities would overwhelm me and only increase my mental turbulence…
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