Notes on the Journey: On Breaking Boards You don’t fear the raging river. You are the raging river. The first time I broke a board was after I’d already been on the mat for several hours—our regular Saturday afternoon hour…
Author: Lauren Lopp
Notes on the Journey: Sometimes Violence is the Answer
Notes on the Journey: Sometimes Violence is the Answer What is Violence? I grew up believing, like most of us I believe, that violence is a physical act that harms another. And, most importantly, the belief that it can only…
Notes on the Journey: Self Defense as Self Sovereignity
Notes on the journey: Self Defense as Self Sovereignty A practice of embodiment, empowerment, and sovereignty “How would you feel about becoming a self defense instructor?” The question came eight months into my martial arts practice. Within that time, I…