Jan 9, 2017 | Latest News
Happy New 2017! Our first week back kicked off 2017 with fun, challenging classes; I felt elated to be back at SMAA. I know that it’s in vogue right now to bash 2016 as a terrible year, with many peoples’ gripes concerning the Presidential Campaigns and election....
Aug 9, 2016 | Latest News
MASTER KEYS are necessary principles, techniques and strategies for success, the vital few keys when put into action virtually guarantee Black Belt achievement. One of the most common questions I receive from students is, “what’s the One Thing I need to learn to excel...
Aug 1, 2016 | Latest News
Welcome to Master Key Monday. MASTER KEYS are necessary principles, techniques and strategies for success, the vital few keys when put into action virtually guarantee Black Belt achievement. Article I’d love you to read. Unpacking the Science: How Playing Music...
Jul 25, 2016 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Welcome to another Master Key Monday. I’d like to focus today on an article entitled, “The Right Way to Bribe Your Kids to Read,” that appeared in the New York Times yesterday, and its lessons for martial arts students. I’m sharing the article because it cuts to the...
May 10, 2016 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Fathering daughters is harrowing work, especially considering my background in the self-defense and safety field. I am intimately aware of the dangers girls and women face from boys and men. I know how poorly many males view and treat females, from considering them...
Apr 25, 2016 | Latest News, Uncategorized
I was in Phoenix this weekend for my niece’s wedding, where my daughters giddily fulfilled their role as flower girls. Once the beautiful outdoor ceremony ended, we made our way into the reception hall for some celebratory dancing. At one point the DJ had all married...
