Can a shiny sticker lure me out of the doldrums?
I’ve quoted Sherlock before, about how “the Universe is rarely so lazy” to allow things to happen by mere coincidence. And this…
Black Belt Fitness: Never think you’re at a disadvantage because you start late
Ah, all those book reports from elementary and middle school… while sometimes a dreary assignment, for many of us it also conjures…
finding a reason for family mindfulness practice: The Self-Driven Child
Everywhere, everywhere mindfulness, meditation, relaxation, forest bathing, sophrology–the solutions to the cultural tidal wave of anxiety, depression and less-than-ideal mental health are…
Low muscle tone: how taekwondo can help with neurodiversity
A taekwondo class may seem THE place for the naturally athletic and sports-gifted… but maybe it’s an even better place for those…
An L of an uphill climb
When I walk into class I’m the biggest one in there. When I go to tournaments, I’m the chubby one. It seems…
What do we say about coincidences, Sherlock?
Mycroft Holmes: What do we say about coincidences? Sherlock Holmes: The universe is rarely so lazy. I suspect that my son…
My, what a long belt you have, Grandma!
Parents sit outside taekwondo classes, reading, looking at their phones, watching their kids. I do the same during my kid’s class, even…
Ups and downs, and challenging my comfort zone
Taekwondo has had ups and downs for me these six months. The last two weeks have been a down-cycle, with a cold…
Optimal Digestion–and less gas!–on a WFPB diet
Health can take on a different meaning as we age. In my twenties I wanted to be healthy with most of the…
Improve your jumping jacks with The Chipmunks
Wait, what? The Chipmunks? Yep. The last few classes, the Chipmunks have helped me. No, I haven’t sustained a significant head trauma.…