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Martial Arts
Martial Arts
Having been a student and an instructor of martial arts, it's easy to see why they're so misunderstood in the U.S. Some consider them a sport like soccer, but that's generally frowned upon within the community. For martial arts, like all things, the return is equal to what you invest.
Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do were an invaluable source of focus and confidence for me, as similar fight styles are for many people. More recently, I studied Shinkendo (pictured), which is enormously challenging and rewarding.
Talk to me about which style might benefit you most, and what to look for (and avoid) in a school. You're never too old to start.
Tabletop Games: An Exploding Industry
Tabletop Games: An Exploding Industry
Through all this, I've been hosting tabletop gaming sessions, and attending gaming conventions for several years. Implementing games into lessons for my students, and using them for team building with colleagues has been a rewarding and fun way to make connections in language, in the workplace, and among friends.
To say tabletop games have changed in the last decade would be an enormous understatement. The complexity, quality of art, and structural diversity currently present in tabletop games is staggering, and it just keeps growing. You can view my TESOL 2018 presentation on bringing games into the classroom in my store, which includes a few recommendations for native speakers.
Talk to me to learn where to start, how to use games to bring people together, and which games are best for friends and coworkers. You'll be surprised by how creative modern games encourage players to be.
Beekeeping: Good for Bees, Good for the World
Beekeeping: Good for Bees, Good for the World
My father and I kept a small, healthy apiary for several years, during which we inspected the hives regularly, harvested loads of honey, and never stopped learning about these incredible creatures.
Talk to me for tips on what you'll need, how much time and money you can expect to spend (and make), and whether you should get one of those fancy Flow Hives. It's easy to get started.
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