Prevailing can sometimes be a test of patience but always a show of perserverance. This past weekend, my sweet wife went through an arduous test of will and came out on top. After a few years of training and a 13-hour test, she earned her black belt in American Karate…
Tag: self-defense
How to Stay Safe at Cons (And everywhere else) . . .
Hi All, This week I've been seeing a post bounce around Facebook warning about a possible predator/cosplayer who is apparently scaring other cosplayers by being aggressive in his communications, to the point where he's even threatened to kill. So with it being con season I thought I'd touch on…
Safety Tips for Kids for the Holidays
Hi All! As a martial arts instructor, I enjoy sharing with kids how to protect themselves not just from bullies on a playground but from strangers in a public place. With the holiday shopping season it’s easy to get lost in a department store or your local Wal-Mart even so…