I used to think the disease I have (ARCA1) is a curse. Some days are better than others. Many physical things that I used to take for granted can be a challenge at times. Right now, most of it revolves around walking, balance and coordination. In the past few weeks and months, however, I have […]
Here’s a great ab routine to help toughen up your abs. This is a killer routine that I use when I assist at the Muay Thai class at Kombat Arts Training Academy. Strengthening the core is vital for those with a condition like Ataxia or Parkinson’s. These are both illnesses which affect motor control and […]
In martial arts, the hips are a crucial component in maintaining balance and power. Are you engaging your hips when you punch or kick? If you answered “No” or “I don’t know”, you are not accessing your full potential for explosive power. The Basics The hips are crucial for proper technique and maintenance of good […]
The foundation of mastery is basics. It’s very difficult to go back and fix bad habits. The longer you train and older you are, the harder it becomes. Here are some fundamental concepts that will help you improve your martial arts training no matter the style or level. If you’re a beginner, think about these […]
As someone who has made some drastic changes in my own life, I feel I can speak on this topic. I’m almost 40, which isn’t too old, but I’m no spring chicken. And yet, I kind of feel like one. Here are some tricks I use to feel youthful. Only As Old As You Feel […]
I have been told by various health professionals that my condition – Cerebellar Ataxia – is incurable. I have read that it is degenerative and I may require a wheelchair or some other assistive device down the road. There’s something inside me that refuses to believe all this. These things may be true. They may also […]
About two years ago, I was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative neurological condition. My symptoms were many. They were physical, emotional and cognitive. I was not in a good place. I knew enough to see that I needed help. Thanks to learning I stumbled upon, I was able to slowly drag myself (sometimes kicking and […]
An Unwelcome Curse Two years ago, I was diagnosed with a rare degenerative condition called ARCA1 (Autosomal Recessive Cerebellar Ataxia type 1). The diagnosis was unexpected and extremely stressful. I did a lot of reading on the subject and the outlook was not promising. As anyone with this condition knows, the future looks very bleak. […]
It’s been almost two years since I was diagnosed with a rare condition called Ataxia. I can only compare the journey I’ve been on to a long road. It’s been far from ideal. Bumpy at times. Smooth at others. Always interesting. I look back to the few years before I was diagnosed. They seem a world […]
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