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Fitness, Fitness & Health, Martial Arts/Self-Defense, Mental Health, Self-Defense

Your Safety Quotient and How to Measure It

What is your Safety Quotient? Level of Confidence Creates Your Safety Quotient  How is your confidence level when it comes to self-protection […]

admin-minorsanMay 7, 20187 min read
Fitness, Fitness & Health, Martial Arts/Self-Defense

Lessons Learned from the Wharf to Wharf Race

Lessons Learned from the Wharf to Wharf Race The lessons I learned from this particular Wharf to Wharf Race, often referred to as […]

admin-minorsanJuly 26, 20164 min read
Fitness, Fitness & Health, Martial Arts/Self-Defense, Mental Health, Self-Defense

Chemistry Is Involved in Changing All Habits

Truly chemistry is involved in changing all habits—who knew? The following blog post by James Clear explains how it all works in […]

admin-minorsanMarch 22, 20163 min read
Martial Arts, Martial Arts/Self-Defense, Self-Defense

Martial Artist from Spain Visits for Some Lessons

Martial Artist from Spain, Jose Maria Gomez, Visits for Some Lessons~ Jose Maria Gomez visited Santa Cruz Specifically for Lessons This gentleman […]

admin-minorsanDecember 27, 20152 min read
Martial Arts, Martial Arts/Self-Defense, Mental Health

How Martial Arts Transforms Your Life

Martial Arts Transforms Your Life How Martial Arts transforms your life is often misunderstood by the general public, given that most people […]

admin-minorsanSeptember 14, 20154 min read
Martial Arts/Self-Defense, News

Randy Clifford—Martial Arts Perfection

Martial Arts Perfection is challenging and usually a long-term desire These past few weeks have been brim full of challenges. Taking on […]

admin-minorsanAugust 19, 20157 min read
Fitness & Health, Martial Arts/Self-Defense, News

30th Anniversary Ribbon-Cutting Party – May 29!

It’s a Fundraiser for Sprouting Hope Project!  Music, food, prizes, kids activities… It’s been 30 years since I first signed papers to own […]

admin-minorsanApril 18, 20153 min read
Fitness & Health, Martial Arts/Self-Defense, Mental Health

Are You Comfortable Apologizing When You Know You’re Wrong?

Does apologizing come easily to you? Are you comfortable when you know you’re wrong? How often have you had someone do or […]

admin-minorsanMarch 31, 20155 min read
Fitness & Health, Martial Arts/Self-Defense, Mental Health

Fighting Your Mind to Fight for Your Life

Fighting your mind to fight for your life is challenging Our minds are always challenging us when we have those conversations with […]

admin-minorsanMarch 9, 20155 min read

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