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Are muscle heads (powerlifters & bodybuilders) scary? Are they the last people in the World you’d want to have to defend yourselves against? Well, what can they do with all that muscle? I’m not putting those guys down, heck, as ‘Mater from Disney’s CARS said “I’d give my two left lug nuts to look like […]

I laughed hard when I overheard one of my students telling a friend who had asked what Krav Maga is “Well, basically we kick people in the jimmies”! If I had one sentence to describe Krav Maga I would probably say “it’s an Israeli self-defense system designed for real-world violence that is easy to learn,

I get asked every now and then if there are tournaments or competitions for Krav Maga. This always makes me chuckle as this is a dead giveaway that the questioner doesn’t really know what Krav Maga is. Krav Maga is real World self-defense for when someone is truly trying to harm you or your family.

Did you ever get an uneasy feeling about someone after just a glimpse of them? There is a reason that this happens. Don’t ignore your brain, it’s pretty smart! In Malcolm Gladwells’ book Blink, he talks about this very phenomenon. Our brain is like a supercomputer, it picks up on things that we don’t consciously see or

Ever wonder why people always seem to feel better after a good workout outdoors? There’s something about working out outside that just makes it feel better. Maybe it’s the sun shining down on you, the fresh air in your lungs, or the feeling of being one with nature. Whatever it is, there are plenty of

Have you ever wondered what sleep does to your body, or are you one of those people who believe that “sleep is overrated”? Today’s world is hectic, and technology has managed to find a way of connecting us now more than ever. Incredible, isn’t it? Unfortunately, this tends to mean that responsibilities will be with

In this digital age, it’s easy to feel like we’re all alone in the world. With social media and constant connection to the internet, it seems like we’re constantly surrounded by people but never really connecting with anyone. One of the most important things we can do for our mental health is socializing and finding

As humans, we spend our entire lives figuring out who we are and what makes us unique. We read books, take personality quizzes, and try new activities to learn more about ourselves. But sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start. Defining yourself can seem like an impossible task, but it’s something that everyone needs

Have you ever noticed that sometimes when we start a new habit, it’s effortless to do, and the days just pass by? And then, suddenly, we’re struggling to keep up with our good habits. It’s a well-known fact that the brain is constantly changing, and what we do today affects how our brains work tomorrow,

Do you ever wonder why you keep doing the same things, even when they aren’t working? It all boils down to habits, small habits. Our actions are guided by habit loops, and every time we do something enough times, a new neural pathway is formed in our brains. This means that triggers can cause new