Read about one woman’s journey through her Black Belt test at Naga in the art of Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen. Below, watch part of Mas Twila’s board breaking sequence. This is a test we will always remember. Twila being celebrated at the end...
Meditation is Good for Everyone The Portland FBI asked me to teach meditation techniques to their employees for Staff Appreciation Day. I can only imagine working at the FBI must sometimes be, shall we say, stressful? These are people who make it their business to...
Employee Appreciation Day at the FBI The Portland FBI asked me to teach a self-defense class for their Employee Appreciation Day which sounded like a lot of fun! It turned out to be a lovely day with the sun peeking through the clouds – neither too hot nor too cold –...
Am I too Old for Martial Arts? People often seem surprised that adults train martial arts. YES! martial arts training is great for people of a certain age, and, no, it’s not just for kids! As adults, we can get stuck inside our comfort zones, so while we...
In our art and school, it takes much more than physical ability to successfully make it through a black belt test. Sure, we raise incredible fighters at Naga, but our Black Belts must also demonstrate fortitude, resilience, and strength of character. Confidence,...
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