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It Only Works If You Do.
How are those New Year’s goals “working out?” If you’d like some help, and your goals involve becoming healthier, happier, and safer, then you may want to take advantage of this.During the month of January, if you enroll in any of our martial arts programs, Jeff- from Excel Fitness, has offered to give you a FREE…
To be successful… learn from those who are.
If you want to get in the best shape of your life, train with somebody who has done that for themselves and knows how to get YOU there. With that said, we would like to welcome Jeff Roux from Excel Fitness.
Can You Choose To Be a Pacifist?
About 20 years ago I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Bob Orlando (who passed in 2016). Mr. Orlando was a very inspirational person, a great martial artist, and a pacifist. While I have seen this quote attributed to others, and I recently saw somebody try to take credit for the expression themselves, I believe…
Happiness- It’s Not What You Think
Recently, I had a conversation with my instructor (Professor Austin), and we were discussing how the meaning of things can change over time. As a specific example, he brought up the Declaration of Independence (and then sent me documentation via e-mail to support what it was we were discussing).
The secret to getting really, really good…
I’ve been training in the martial arts for over 40 years. In that time, I’ve noticed that some people get really, really good at this. Others… not so much. I’ve had ample to time to watch literally thousands of people partake in the training journey, and there actually is a secret to getting good- not…
Train for Free until February!
What’s the catch? 1.) You have to be a new or returning student. 2.) You have to register for your first free session online at www.teamplusone.com this week. (The session can take place at any point prior to February, but you have to register for it before the end of January.)
In a World Where You Can Be Anything…
I was out in Colorado two weeks ago teaching and visiting with family. I haven’t seen my brother, or his kids, in a few years. (He has three children, ranging in age from 9 to 16.) We had a great visit, and he said something that stuck with me.
Karate Classes in West Hartford, CT
What happens in a typical Karate class? Karate is a traditional martial art that focuses on several key areas. The training involves learning techniques (punches and kicks), self defense moves (against pushes, punches, and common attacks), and forms (patterned movement that helps create muscle memory and promotes strength and mobility).
Which Is Better? Kung-Fu or Karate?
This is a question that comes up in a variety of ways. Both Karate and Kung-Fu have a lot of similarities, but they also have a number of differences. While there are variations on the them, for the most part, Karate is more linear in application than Kung-Fu.
Are you ready to take back the control of your life?
It’s been a brutal two years, and many people have come to us in that time expressing that they feel like they have lost control of their lives. If you feel this way, I have a question for you. Are you ready to take back the control of your life?