Flowers have such significance in our lives. They are given to share joy, to share love, in remembrance, and to soothe grief. They are treasured for the deli...

Stop me if you have heard this one before....There were twins of an Alcoholic Father. One never drank a drop of alcohol, one was plagued by alcoholism his wh...

This week we are working on improving our balance, flexibility, and coordination. Slow kicks are a great way to build muscle and develop great control for yo...

"Sensei.......I think I am ready for my next belt. When am I testing." I love this question, its a great opportunity to remind our students how testing on th...

This weeks technique is a fun kicking combo with a few variations to challenge you, and keep training fun. Enjoy, Train, Share your progress, and let us know...

We are back with another Technique of the Week. This week we are working on a Spinning Hook Kick. Many times students get intimidated with starting to learn...

“Hear it in Your Feet” Every heard some really good advice? Heard something that got your head nodding? That got you fired up? You might have even tapped the...

"Your kids are so polite!" I love hearing this, and luckily I get to hear it often. My three sons are and....at least in public are always very polite, and o...

Good manners, common courtesy, and respect seem to be in a bit of a decline in recent history. With the advent of social media, and the power of anonymity it...

January 1st: You said "I am going to............this year!" You had a goal, you were excited, and you had a plan. January 14th: Life happened, you got frustr...

New Year, New Chance, Clean Slate. Kick off your new year by taking your dreams and wishes, and turning them into goals, taking action on those goals, seeing...

Training Jiu-Jitsu is absolutely one of the best ways to learn Self-Defense, become confident, and get in shape on the mats, but it has impact far beyond tha...

"I marked that of my Bucket List." "Been there, done that." "I just got done with my 30 Day Diet!" We all have things we want to accomplish. Those titles, ac...

"Josh this is the Bell Lap!" These are the words one of my running buddies says to me every morning as we start the last mile of our run. They have become a ...

"In case of a sudden loss of Cabin pressure a masks will drop from the overhead compartment. Make sure to fit your mask on first safely and securely, then se...

''Hurricanes and earthquakes get all of the publicity, but termites do more damage....'' -Zig Ziglar Big Events, Major Events, the events that are shocking, ...

……..Instead of climbing it. “I’ll get started with class, once I lose a few more pounds.” “I’m just so busy right now, I am going to start next month.” “I ne...

“Be Yourself Because Everyone Else Is……..Already Taken.” Some people live their entire lives, trying to be someone else, wondering why they just can’t seem t...

Water the Seeds you Want to Grow It seems like simple advice…and it is, but watering the seeds we want to see grow can be difficult. Everyone wants to enjoy ...

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” -William Arthur Ward ...