Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Running A Martial Arts School

I love the Martial Arts. I thoroughly enjoy teaching martial arts. I continue to be in awe of what martial arts do for people....
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Sensei Ryan’s Father and Son Time Fun

Sensei Ryan's Father and Son Time Fun pivots around another Fun Challenge Video where I ask my son questions about my childhood and he...
Ask Dr. Robyn

Teaching Sportsmanship to Kids

Dr. Robyn Silverman, Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Author of Good Girls Don't Get Fat, and the founder and creator of the Powerful...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons: Sincerely Accept a Compliment

As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege to work with a lot of students over the years. One of the byproducts...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Turn Your Life Around

Don’t underestimate what it took to get you to where you are now so if you want to turn your life around you will...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Spring Break Ideas for Working Adults

Spring Break is here! Are you going on vacation or do you have to stay home and work? If you are an adult who...
Ask Dr. Robyn

Teaching Children Cooperation

Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Fear Scares Me

I don’t like bugs or cockroaches and I don’t know why. I don’t think they’re going to bite me or hurt me but I’m afraid...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

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...
Dane Harden's Living Lessons

What is a Knight in Shining Armor

I wasn't feeling like anyone's knight in shining armor "I was whining about the various ailments and injuries that have accrued over a lifetime spent...
Ask Dr. Robyn

5 Tips for Disciplining an Emotional Child

Parenting and disciplining an emotional child who tends to become easily overwhelmed, emotional or sensitive can pose a great challenge to parents. Parents may...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

How to Get Kids to Martial Arts Class

Do you want to learn how to get your kids to go to martial arts class, dance or gymnastics without a fight? Do you need...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Understanding The Value of Positive Daily Rituals

There is an old saying that goes, “Take care of the days and the years take care of themselves”. This quote is as true...
Ask Dr. Robyn

Understanding the Value of Empathy

Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Books By Duke Tirschel

With Each Breath

Preface: After writing, Tang Soo Do Karate and Toughen-Up for Chuck Norris I began writing short stories that reflected actual experiences in my life. But, before publishing them I...
Ask Dr. Robyn

The Value of Focus for Children

Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...