Eating Mindfully
Eating Mindfully refers to eating in a calm, slow, deliberate way. What exactly is eating mindfully? Believe it or not, you have practiced eating mindfully plenty...
Papillion: A Caterpillar A Butterfly and the Fight To Be Free
Several years ago, I was hired to double Steve McQueen in the movie “Papillion”. It was about a man in France who was put...
There is Meaning to Rank in the Martial Arts
I don't understand why someone would fake their history and rank in the martial arts, it is their lineage, the lessons received and learned....
My Martial Arts Journey
I love my martial arts journey, probably just like you. I love training. I love teaching. I love what martial arts does for people. Over...
Living Lessons – Leader of the Pack
I started martial arts training in Sacramento at "Arden Way's Self Defense School of Karate" in the early 1970's, under Hanshi Bruce Juchnik. And...
Make Good Choices
Every day we are faced with myriad of choices. Most of the time, they seem pretty insignificant.
I am hungry for a snack, should I...
I Got No Problems – Nurturing Gratitude
I got no problems and nurturing gratitude is what its about, as well as living with a sense of empathy and compassion. ~ Dave Kovar
True Humility
Interesting talk on the phone today with my old-time Judo Sensei, Don Schneider. Due to the vagaries of an article which appeared about him...
Teaching Anger Management to Children
Dr. Robyn Silverman, the founder and creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System provides some helpful parenting tips to parents on how to...
Ivan Outerbridge Travels to Home of Capoeira
Ivan Outerbridge travels to where slaves created the 'secret' art of Capoeira
Avid and long time martial artist, Ivan Outerbridge of Capoeira Camara – Bermuda, recently...
Teaching Martial Arts
This is one of my favorite memories about teaching martial arts.
Even though it happened over twenty years ago, I remember him like it was...
Living Lessons: To Be Offended Or Not To Be Offended
I was recently in Australia with my daughter. We had great time doing a series of seminars. In the middle of the trip, we...
Judo Reunion
At the age of seventeen I began studying Judo. Small and slight of build, but with an acumen for basketball none-the-less, I was finding...
I’m A Better Person After You Leave The Room
I am fortunate to have a great relationship with my two children. Although they are well behaved and respectful when they should be, there...
Goal Setting Secrets for the New Year!
Success Coach, Speaker, Author, and the creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System shares a quick and easy 5 step goal setting and...
Dave Kovar: I Bring Value to All My Relationships
At Kovars Satori Academy, we practice what is referred to as the Mastery Mindsets. These are nine “power affirmations” designed to keep you in...
