A Freaking Lesson Learned
Hard-earned lessons are the ones that stick with us the most. They are often born out of mistakes, failures, or stupidity. These lessons are typically difficult to learn and often require a lot of effort, time, and energy to understand and process. Hard-earned lessons can…
Going Back To The Gym
Let’s start with this Instagram video as I walked inside the gym last night. Before my hip replacement surgery and my mother-in-law’s last few months of her life, I had regularly worked out at the local gym. These workouts were an essential supplement to my…
Five Reasons to Suspend Martial Arts Training
Martial arts training demands unwavering dedication, akin to committing to a lifelong contract. It entails an arduous journey whereby martial artists meticulously refine their skills, contorting their bodies into extraordinary poses through years of practice. Moreover, they skillfully navigate the delicate balance between training, work,…
5 Essential Tips for a Successful Hip Replacement Recovery
Hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires a significant amount of recovery time. As many know, this is a very common procedure for martial artists. I’ve lost count of the number of martial arts colleagues who have had their hips replaced. It is…
Becoming the Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man was one of my favourite shows growing up in the 1970s. I also loved the spin-off, The Bionic Woman. I confess that I had a crush on Lindsay Wagner, who played Jaime Sommers, the Bionic Woman. 🙂 Anyway, I watched…
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