Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons: Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true

Living Lessons Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true Early in my career as a Martial Arts Instructor, I found it necessary to...
Ask Dr. Robyn

Helping Kids Understand the Value of Discipline

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

Teacher of Teachers Dr. Maung Gyi

For martial arts legends, martial arts is a journey of ego, but controlled ego, if trained under the right teachers, very special teachers like Dr. Maung Gyi.
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

How to Remember Names

Do you forget the name of people you meet immediately after they say it to you? Do you want to learn how to remember...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

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...
Donald Miskel

Choices in a Dangerous Environment

The old have a tendency to do a lot of reminiscing. At sixty six I find myself looking back over my life. There are...
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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...
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Helping Your Child Learn Self Control

Dr. Robyn Silverman, the founder and creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System provides some helpful parenting tips to parents on how to...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

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...
Chase Perfection in the Martial Arts

Chase Perfection in Your Martial Arts Training

“Don't mistake activity for achievement” Coach John Wooden “Don’t mistake activity for achievement” says Coach John Wooden. I have used this quote often in my...
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...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Get Enough Rest

A health tip that is often overlooked ....Try to get enough rest. It is amazing to me how so many of us (myself included) take...
Samurai

The Old Japanese Fisherman

I have many fond memories of martial arts events from my childhood in Hawaii. There are things I will never forget, like watching the...
Gary Lee Sport Karate Museum

Sport Karate: Yesterday 1967 And 2005

Here is story you might have heard about in rumors or as the guys gathered after a tournament or from the source. The pioneer...
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Teaching Children Perseverance and Grit

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

Motivation Follows Action

I am always amazed at how hard it is to get back into a routine after taking some time off. I used to hope...