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Everyone feels fear. It’s part of being human. But how we respond to fear is what separates growth from paralysis, action from avoidance, and strength from surrender. Fear shows up in all kinds of ways. For some students, it’s the fear of getting hit in sparring. For others, it’s fear of failure — of messing […]
Leadership isn’t just about giving commands — it’s about setting the example, serving others, and staying grounded under pressure. At Virginia TaeKwonDo Academy, we believe leadership starts on the mat. Students don’t learn leadership by talking about it. They learn it through action — by showing up on time, wearing their uniform properly, helping a […]
On my first ship, USS FORRESTAL (CV-59), I worked in Weapons Department. Being a Seaman Recruit, your duty watch is less than glamorous. For a year I got to climb down vertical ladders and check the security of the Weapons Magazines (places where we keep the ordnance). This is very important because if somebody did […]
When we were younger, doing grown up things looked so much better than the things we were doing. Grown-ups slept when they wanted, ate what they wanted and bought what they wanted. Who wouldn’t want that, right? Life was rough because we had a bed time (which was too early), we had to eat all […]
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, but it can be a problem if you find it difficult to keep under control. “You can control your anger, and you have the responsibility to do so,” says clinical psychologist Isabel Clarke, a specialist in anger management. I have realized that losing your temper is a sign of […]