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May 31, 2018

At HKA there is what we call the 6 โ€œSelfsโ€ โ€” the most important one being Self-Discipline. Without self-discipline none of the other selfs are possible. Often self-discipline comes down to having an argument with yourself, not others. Fight the voices inside, so you don't have conflict on the outside.

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May 23, 2018

The Ready Stance and Relaxed Position are some of the first things one learns when training in the martial arts. Additionally, while other elements of training constantly evolve with the times, these positions have remained unchanged. As simple as these positions are, their value should not be underestimated. Not...


May 15, 2018

There are very few things you can practice that collectively improve your mind, body, and spirit all together. Training in the martial arts is one of them. In previous episodes, we talked about strengthening your mind, your body, and now your spirit. When you build your spirit, you become comfortable in your own skin...


May 10, 2018

As we said before, most people when they train typically see changes occurring physically first, then mentally, and spiritually last. In the last episode, we talked about some of those physical changes โ€” getting stronger, faster, more flexible, more agile, etc. This episode, Sensei Hoover talks about remapping, or in...


May 4, 2018

Continuing where he left off last episode, Sensei Hoover shares what he has experienced in the progressive development of his own mind, body, and spirit. The essence of this podcast โ€” Attack Life, Not Others โ€” is realizing we all have an enemy within ourselves that needs to be defeated. As part of a Native American...