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How to THINK CALMLY UNDER PRESSURE: Martial Arts Skills for Your Life
The Pen and Sword Journal - Vol 9
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Mind Games: How Opponents Exploit Your Own Thinking
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Types of CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, and How to Begin Working with Them
Introspection, Vol. 26
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A Common Mistake: Using the Same Rhythm in Pad Work and Sparring
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Why Your Strikes Don’t Land Clean - And How to Fix It
The Pen and Sword Journal - Vol 93
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Stop Asking Permission for What You Can Earn: Claim Your Power
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The Test of TOXICITY: Revealing the Truth About People's Intentions
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Learning How and What to See During a Fight
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💠 In this newsletter I write about the Warrior's Path, blending my experience in Clinical Psychology, Zen, and Philosophy to explore personal growth and inner strength.

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