Recently, a patient sent me a message telling me that they are just “wired to be an anxious person.” I was a bit shocked at their comment and realized that this person completely misunderstood and misinterpreted a recent study describing the “worrier gene.” The "worrier gene" concept stems from research like the Journal of Sports Science and … Continue reading Are You Genetically Wired to Worry?
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Saturday Morning Sword Fighting . . .
Nothing invigorates me more than early morning sword fighting. This morning was no different. Russell came over from the Mesa area and joined us. He specializes in Filipino Martial Arts, and it is always fun to spar with him. I've included sparing clips below with each of us taking on Greg, the Sword Master. I … Continue reading Saturday Morning Sword Fighting . . .
Training Highlights from 2020
I found additional video footage of my wife and daughter training during 2020. It is so exciting to me to see their progression over time. As the year progressed, we added safety gear, armor and started using heavier swords. I cannot say enough about our Swordmaster, Greg. He is just amazing. Sword fighting is the … Continue reading Training Highlights from 2020
The Doc, The Horse & The Sword 