Tag Archives: skill

More on a skilled life

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

Sitting in the wallows of self pity sometimes feels good-  for a moment anyway.  It’s nice to curl up and wrap the blanket around my whole body, snug, tight, compact and protected.  It’s soothing to lie still, to feel hurt, … Continue reading →

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Another early morning

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

As I move through my life, I look for gaps in my identity and behavior.  Where am I not true to myself, where am I hypocritical?  Where am I resisting change? This morning I got up at 4am, made coffee, … Continue reading →

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punishment/reward

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

In my life I have primarily experienced the paradigm of punishment and reward.  It is the most debilitating and difficult paradigm to see through.  All of our society is organized around it.  Do well, earn privileges, make mistakes and be … Continue reading →

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Time Alone

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

You ever had that experience of not knowing where to put your hands and you don’t have pockets?  You keep looking for the openings to hide your hands, but, they aren’t there, and your hands are sitting out in the … Continue reading →

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Absolutes

Posted on October 29, 2016 by

There is a type of mindset that some athletes struggle with.  I call it Absolute.  If they have a “bad” sparring session, they consider themselves to be a “bad” boxer.  If they have a “good” sparring session, they consider themselves … Continue reading →

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Fitness Business

Posted on July 26, 2016 by

I’ve been an athlete my whole life.  An injured athlete often and still I trained hard and harder and harder still.  In the past 3 years since starting this gym, I’ve been looking for different information.  Looking for better ways to … Continue reading →

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Thinking back about my inability to handle discomfort

Posted on September 9, 2014 by

As a kid, I was always physical and athletic. I was good at anything I tried. Sports seemed to come easy to me and being good motivated me because I got a lot of recognition and attention. Standing out as … Continue reading →

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Summertime at the Gym!!!!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by

Summer is creeping in around Seattle and a few exciting things are happening here at the gym to keep you motivated with your training. We now have a Youth Program for kids ages 8-12.  This new year round program is … Continue reading →

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When punches don’t land

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

Today for the first time I experienced the ability to keep punching when nothing was landing.  Often times a great tactic in the ring is to have such superior defense that nothing lands clean and ultimately disheartens your opponent.  You … Continue reading →

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Moving into the semi-finals

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Boxer Jen Hamann wins by unanimous decision over Jasmedh Rosales.  Jen established her authority in the first round and was very effective with her ring generalship and clean punches.  She now moves into the semi-finals on Thursday night (tomorrow) vs. … Continue reading →

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