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This Poor Decision Brought Me Here
I picked the dumbest college major of all time: Park Management. I suppose I had visions of talking to chipmunks and eating wild berries...
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Aug 51 min read


This Is Devastating To Admit: 603 Karate Is A PAIN!
Not sure I can take it anymore... There are a million things you probably NEED to do right now: Yard work Clean the house Food shopping...
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Jun 42 min read


What EVERYONE Is Reading!
603 Karate's new Newsletter! 603 Karate now has a weekly Micro Newsletter, "The 3-Conflicts". What is a Micro Newsletter? Well, it's a...
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May 91 min read


The Power Of An Experience
A real-life witch! My Sixth Grade Teacher Was HORRIBLE! But, I’m thankful for her evilness. After all, she helped teach me to create an...
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Apr 92 min read


I Want To Hit You (Real Friggin' Hard!)
If you’ve been in the workforce for longer than 19 minutes, you’ve worked with someone you want to hit. Badly. And, hard. Real friggin’...
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Mar 122 min read


3 Principles Solved 90% Of My Policing Problems (BEFORE they even happened…)
Policing can be a very bizarre job. It pulls you one way, and then in an opposite direction without warning. I recall one evening...
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Feb 24 min read


A Story With No Words: Start where you are
I want to tell you a story about a high school teacher and girl named Amber. This story is important because it points out that when you...
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Jan 94 min read


Top Strategy To Get (& Be) What You Want
First of all, I have no idea what her problem is? I thought I was teaching a halfway decent class. However… Alicia does make a point that...
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Nov 7, 20242 min read


3 Simple Strategies To Overcome Life's Complex Challenges
We all have challenges to face. Who hasn’t been running late when your dog REFUSES to go to the bathroom? And there’s nothing you can...
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Sep 25, 20243 min read


Do This One Thing For Better Results
Have you ever heard this quote: “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” Carl Jung said that. He’s one of the most famous...
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Aug 7, 20243 min read


A Monk, A Boat, A Dojo
I am often asked, “John, are you a monk?” And I assume that it is due to my serene demeanor and overly positive outlook (cough, cough). I...
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Jun 5, 20242 min read


Know What You Don't Know
When you are a world-famous Karate superstar like me, it’s easy for your ego to get in the way. After spending so much time each day...
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May 9, 20242 min read


The Worst Part of a Great Job
I have a pretty cool job. I get to wear my pajamas at work. I get to wack kids with pool noodles. And I witness constant growth in a...
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Mar 27, 20243 min read


You Should Dump Me
“I’m just being honest.” Now, you know when somebody utters those words, you better brace yourself. They’re about to say something that...
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Feb 14, 20242 min read


Win Against the YouTubers Without Going Viral
I watch a lot (too much?) YouTube. I even subscribe to it so no annoying ads are interrupting every 39 seconds. And I’m OK with this...
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Jan 23, 20243 min read


My Redemption Attempt
I have clearly failed! I actually have some Black Belt students in the Teen/Adult classes who have NOT seen what I would consider to be...
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Jan 4, 20243 min read


The "4-S" Method: The BEST Way to Beat Fatigue & Self-Doubt
603 Karate's 'Punch & Protect' classes are underway! After 2 weeks of classes I've recieved some fantastic feedback from the brave...
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Dec 18, 20232 min read


How To Avoid "NO" and Get What You Need
Meet Craig. Craig had a problem. Craig wanted to learn Self-Defense, but he didn’t want to join a traditional martial arts class. I can...
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Dec 3, 20232 min read


Star Wars + Forrest Gump = Personal Safety!
I know what you’re thinking… It’s the age old question: Should I take Karate classes or Self-Defense classes?? Which might be best for...
603karate
Oct 5, 20233 min read


The Ultimate Chill Pill!
Ah, the stress of life. Between work, family, taking care of the home, cleaning up after the dog, and other obligations, it’s hard to...
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Aug 23, 20232 min read
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