Entries by coachjody

Can Faith and Martial Arts Co-exist?

Faith and martial arts have co-existed for centuries. Many martial arts carry eastern mysticism origins with it. Symbols on the walls of a dojo or meditations used in the teaching may reflect these origins. Each dojo should be examined and prayerfully considered based on your comfort level. But apart from spirituality, learning a martial art […]

Rescued from Anorexia and the Joy of Food

When Kristi Tatro was 16 years old, she was rescued from anorexia. Her story is a powerful testimony of Jesus as her Rescuer and Redeemer! Now with two daughters of her own, she is passionate about sharing the joy of food and the power of positive nutrition. And as the American Heritage Girl (AHG) National […]

Faith-based Self-Defense for Girls

PODCAST TIME!!! Clearly, I’m working on my interview skills, so bear with me as you listen to a radio interview between myself and a delightful host at a Christian radio station in California. We talked about faith-based self-defense for girls. I’ve posted the entire interview on my Podcast. Besides sharing online self-defense and life skills for […]

The Power of Prayer

Yes, I believe in the power of prayer. I direct my prayers to the one true God. The God of the Bible who is revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The entire Bible, Old and New Testament, reveal Jesus as the Son of God. The perfect prophet, priest and king. The King of kings […]

Why Girls Should Learn Jiu-jitsu for Self-Defense

Why should girls learn jiu-jitsu for self-defense? I’m pretty sure (or at least I hope) we are in a place in our culture to already know girls are equally capable to participate in martial arts and learn basic self-defense skills. And like it or not, the necessity is real. Statistics reveal that girls are just […]