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Self-Respect Begins with Respecting Others
Manners appear to me to be a lost art. Daily, I see oblivious, rude people living in my well-intentioned and mannered world. No one says "thanks" when you hold the door open for them. Or even smiles at you for that matter. Parents allow their children to interrupt...
Black Belt Reflections: Sibak Connor Companik
My temporal journey to black belt began in the summer of 2009 when I first stepped foot in the Kaju AZ Mesa dojo. It was five years from the age of thirteen to the age of eighteen, ten belts from white to black, eight pretests, and ten belt tests. Over this course of...
Why Giving More than You Take is SO Important
Our Corder Family Motto is "Give More Than You Take." I often say “Life is Good.” I am happy, healthy and I am blessed beyond belief. And I love to serve. At Kaju AZ we do a service project every quarter, but honestly, I want to do one every day! Service makes me...
My Martial Arts Journey: Simo Linda George
When I retired in September 2006, after what I considered a successful career, I didn’t know what I was going to do with my time. I only knew I was tired of the travel, long hours and time away from my family. What came next was quite a surprise. I will spare you...
Aunty Jen: My Search for Approval
I typically fly under the radar but like every one on earth, I want to be accepted. My need for acceptance and approval has stopped me from taking some growth opportunities over my 50 plus years , as I have feared not being successful or being liked. Some of my...
My Blackbelt Journey: Sibak Omar
Ed. Note: We will be sharing some of our most inspirational stories this summer with you to keep us all motivated and inspired to "Train Strong to Remain Strong." It really is hard to put into words what my journey has been like to this point in my martial arts life....