The phrase “Time in the Garden” has always been something in my family’s way of reminding us to slow down and rest. Many generations were farmers, but as time moved on and life changed for all of us after the depression and we got jobs in factories and offices, the [Read More]| Martial Journal
Alright, husbands and partners, this is for you. Let me tell you something: being a husband is not easy. And guess what? You’re not perfect. None of us are. But what if I told you that martial arts—the very thing we do to build strength, confidence, and discipline- can teach [Read More]| Martial Journal
These techniques also help us handle our internal battles. As we age, our harshest critic is often ourselves. Doubt, fear, and self-sabotage creep in. But the same skills apply: shift your perspective, preserve your energy, and respond with clarity. Trusted people around us can also help anchor us when we falter.| Martial Journal
In 1991, I began my journey in the world of self-defense training in Tiverton Rhode Island on a sunny day in mid-march. My Dad had taken me to my first and only Tee-ball game to play in. On the way home we passed by a dojo that had a sign [Read More]| Martial Journal
