Paths of Transformation

In this second of a two part series on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), I will focus on the Oriental Medical (OM) model for this syndrome. continue reading…

Many people are drawn to martial arts because of fear of physical confrontation and a desire to be able to defend themselves effectively if things get dangerous. Students at Traditional Martial Arts Academy learn self defense, as with many martial arts schools. But we also explore fear in general so that we can limit how it holds us back. Fear isn’t just a problem when someone attacks us. It is the single greatest limitation in our ability to fully live life to our potential. continue reading…

With the return of children to school and of cooler weather, we are moving into flu season.  In fact, we are already seeing a wave of flus, including the much feared H1N1 “swine flu,” as well as other viral infections move through our students and their families.  Attendance is down, and I’m hearing from families how schools are being hit hard with students and faculty missing many more days than usual to being sick.

There is a ton of information available regarding flu.  With the fear associated with H1N1, and the penchant for news outlets to capitalize on fear to improve ratings, there is a lot of histrionics that are accompanying information that is actually helpful, making the whole situation very confusing. continue reading…