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Self Defense Seminar

CFMAF MARTIAL ARTS has again been featured on the news for being THE LEADER in REALITY BASED instruction. Person Attacked and Stabbed on Local Trail After the incident at Barr Trail on Monday several hikers are concerned. Here are some tips to keep in mind when heading out on the trail KIDS SAFETY ANTI ABDUCTION SEMINAR CFMAF Martial Arts provides Kids Safety Anti Abduction Seminars throughout the year. Click the link below to attend the next seminar OR, complete the information form on this webpage to receive training at our facility. Register Today WOMEN ONLY REALITY BASED SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR In The News CFMAF Martial Arts conducts seminars ....
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Hope Initiative

The Hope Initiative by CFMAF Martial Arts has been featured on the local news and benefits THE FAMILIES OF COLORADO SPRINGS and THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. What is our HOPE INITIATIVE? H elp Other People Elevate CFMAF's Hope Initiative was conceived with the thought of helping all within our community regardless of challenges mentally, physically, or economically, to be able to participate in a positive activity that encourages personal growth and empowerment. Throughout the years the SPRING SUMMER SAFETY SERIES offered through CFMAF Martial Arts has led us to teach our Kids Safety program in schools throughout the United States and overseas. The tremendous success ....
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As Seen On TV

CFMAF has been teaching Kids Safety to our community for well over a decade. While others may just come on the scene, we have seen and addressed the needs to keep kids, teens, and adult safe for many years. Join one of our scheduled special events by reserve by clicking below: RSVP YOUR FREE SPOT HERE RSVP YOUR FREE SPOT HERE RSVP YOUR FREE SPOT HERE RSVP YOUR FREE SPOT HERE RSVP YOUR FREE SPOT HERE ....
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These Worn Shoes

The worn shoes. The alarm sounded in the morning like the many other before it. I attempted to roll over pulling the sheets over my head as if by doing so it would somehow stop the minutes from passing and again hearing the alarm. This time instead of the dreadful repeated loud time of the alarm, the radio sounded. “Zapp featuring Roger” pounded forth “MORE Bounce TO THE OUNCE”. Although still laying in bed I found my head nodding in rhythm with song. Sitting up I left out a big moan as I stretched. Standing up my body swayed side to side impressing the invisible ladies in my room dancing with me. Stepping into my closet I pulled out my clothes for ....
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It's Not My Fault

Do you remember back to the days when you were in middle school or high school. Maybe you were like me. I was one of those kids who only studied when the teacher told us that a test was on a specific day. To be honest, there were even times, ok most times, when even knowing that a test was coming, I still didn't study. I can remember walking into class to hear the teacher say "Pop Quiz." Any smiling and laughter that I had entering the class quickly faded away. Like most kids, except those really smart kids (meaning the ones who were always prepared, always studied), I hated Pop Quiz's. I hate all quiz's whether a pop quiz or a planned test. Most times I didn't ....
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Have you heard

You are not alone. Have you experienced the “ I don’t want to go anymore” statement from your child yet? There are two kinds of parents. 1. The parent who has already heard this. And 2. The parent who will hear this. So what do you do? It may not be easy, but you stay the correct course. What is the correct course? Well, that depends on your parenting. It is the painful reality that today many parents choose not to parent and instead allow for their child to run their family. If that statement offends you, it may be because you are that parent. I had a psychologist friend put it this way “If you allow a little puppy who has no knowledge of danger to run ....
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This day

I saw a man in uniform standing rather proud. Within his hand he held a letter from which he read out loud. A letter from a friend, written to his wife Before a coming battle Where he may lose his life. He wrote to her his fears And said he will be strong To speak of those who fear as cowards He stated was simply wrong. “I choose to fight through it” Were the words that he spoke. For a country of great promise In that at least I hope. The enemy knows we are coming And they are ready to fight. Each side committed to their view Of what they believe is right. The sounds of men screaming May be the last thing that I hear. But through this fight is found courage Suppressing all ....
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Take Mine

In today's class two kids were talking while I was teaching class. David, the kid higher belt, was called to the front of the class and asked "Were you talking?" He answered "Yes Sir". I looked to the class and said "Due to his actions his belt is taken away". I looked to the other kid who was also talking. They are both around the same age, but the kid with the higher belt has the higher degree of responsibility. I said to the other kid named Shawn, still seated, "How does it feel to know that your actions have directly impacted the life of someone else? Because you were talking to him and he did not do the right thing to tell you to stop, he lost his ....
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Sincerely, Your Nations Vet

Alone at night Hearing the clock as it ticks Seconds into minutes And I’m left to admit I’m lonely. Memories they haunt me Sometimes still I smile But inside I’m hurting And yet all the while I’m lonely. Not sure what has happened I can’t remember exactly when I lost those most dear to me The ones I called my friends I’m lonely. The lights on the houses The trees I see them sway Families all together On this Christmas day, but I’m lonely. Months of deployment Cots in a tent Knowing where I am But not sure why I was sent I’m lonely. People please hear me Please listen to what I say To you this is something special To me just another day ....
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The Journey

The Journey. As we approach the next "Black Belt Induction Ceremony" being held this Thursday, 12/12/19, at 6:30 pm, my mind reflects upon "The Journey". Growing up, it became clear to me that not all having a "Black Belt" are equal. Many black belts from the systems I was studying would enter into our dojangs/dojos/martial arts studios. They wore a black belt, but it was easy to see the lack of skill, knowledge, and application. I wondered about their journey. Many training before me, training alongside me, and coming after me, would be on our floor. I would see the smiles, the laughter, the enjoyment, more than I would see the frustration, the ....
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Martial Arts Best for children with ADHD

Attention deficit disorder is a very common occurrence among children. For those who are hyperactive it’s always best to get involved with sports, as they offer many benefits including physical exercise, development of social skills and development of self worth. However not all sports are equal. To give you a glimpse at how many might be affected as many as 11% of kids between 4 and 17 are hyperactive according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . For kids who suffer from ADHD it’s best to opt for individual sports due to individual focus. Individual sports, such as bjj, offer the opportunity to compete for yourself but still be a part of a team and find ways to ....
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The Calluses Upon My Hands

I sat beside an elderly man months ago. The wrinkles upon his face were so deep that even his sweat became trapped between them. He never wiped the sweat away "Why waste my energy" he would say "they only come back again". Then he would laugh with his deep familiar raspy laugh. He could be found on most warm and hot days sitting in his wooden rocking chair upon his old wooden porch. He would rock slowly forward and back in almost a rhythmic beat. His pace never changed which means the creaking of his chair also remained the same pace and rhythm. The shadow from the sun striking his overhanging porch ceiling supplied all the shadow he needed. The water to his right rested on his old ....
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Even Now, The Effects of Bullying

He was screaming for them to stop, but they did not. A group standing around taking photographs and videos using their minds as the device to record because this was decades before cell phones. Still the pain was as real then as it is for those today. The crowd laughing, the cheerleaders cheering them on with the same zeal and excitement as they have done for the basketball and football games. His voice elevating demanding for the boys assaulting him to stop. His rage increasing at the same rate as his fear, but neither stopped this onslaught. That was over 30 years ago and i can still see that image. Today we call it bullying, no matter the label it is still assault. An assault ....
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It started with a call

I called a business this morning to discuss a problem that I was having. After waiting for several minutes a gentleman came onto the line. He introduced himself and asked how he could help me, at least that is what I thought he said. As I began to tell him what my problem was, He asked me for my name and my account number, at least that is what I think he asked. You see, this person representing the business I have called, has a speech impediment. Sometimes it was pretty severe. For several minutes he and I would exchange information trying to resolve the problem. Yes, this conversation was longer than I expected and maybe longer than it had to be due to his challenge. We ....
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I turned someone away today

I turned away a prospective student today. "Thank you for choosing CFMAF Martial Arts, Colorado's leader in providing realistic training for adults and families." It is my normal response when my phone rings. The person on the other end quickly spoke up and introduced himself. He told me that I am fourth or fifth school that he has spoken to today and that he has set up appointments with each one. He then told me that he is ready to enroll today with whichever school that he selects. I politely interrupted him to let him know who I am and to ask for his name again. As he told me, I continued to listen, I mean truly listen to him. Something was different. Maybe ....
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Talk Less, Do more.

It is often he who has created nothing who is the loudest to critique the positive efforts of others. Talk less, do more. I was speaking with a student recently at our Colorado Springs martial arts school. This student who was upset because someone has done what has become the norm in today's society. The person has become a "keyboard warrior". The student was upset because this person was saying "this thing that wasn't true, and that thing that wasn't true, and then the person said this as well." I looked at my clock and counted the minutes that t he student used to tell me of how hurt she is over this. When she completed I asked "So how does it feel?". "How does what feel" she ....
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He's Following Me!

She saw him behind her. She quickened her pace, but that did not seem to shake him. She turned left on the trail. He did the same. She kept looking over her shoulder, but he continued forward. As time continued, he continued to bridge the gap between her and him. "I will run" she said to herself. She ran at a pace that quickly tired her. She had to stop to catch her breath. Although he never ran, he kept walking in the same direction...towards her. As she continued to catch her breath she could see that he was still getting closer. She came to the end of the trail where she would need to turn around. She knew that by going back in the direction that she just came, she ....
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Why are you upset?

I remember many years ago here in Colorado Springs. I was speaking with a friend of mine in his home. His son came into the house very anger and slammed the door. My friend turned to him and told him "You must be out of your mind slamming my door like you own it." I could not help but to laugh because it sounded just like something I would say to one of my children. "Sorry Dad, I am just mad." "I can see that" said his father "Whats going on." This is where the Learnin' Sermon begins. He told his father that he had decided to quit wrestling. Just hearing that I could see my friend, his father, raise his eyebrows as if saying "Oh Really". "And when did you decide that?" He asked his son. ....
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A true story of a woman's victory

Thanks you Ms. W for sharing this with us Hi, Isaac! I’m sorry to be writing you so late, but I owe you a HUGE thank you! To start, I’m fine and I’m not seriously hurt. Today, I had a doctor’s appointment at 11am. As I was walking to my car, I was attacked from behind by a woman who was either on drugs or mentally unstable. Because of the classes I took with you, which were actually designed for teachers on how to respond in an active shooter situation, I immediately remembered how to position myself and I kept yelling at her to “back up”. I also remembered how to block myself from receiving any more hits and kicks. My leg, ....
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Colorado Springs VA, Spend Time with a Vet

I thought about a vet whom I had met sometime ago at the VA. He was sitting alone and as usual most seats were taken. "May I" I asked inquiring about the seat beside him "Of course" he said. His shoulders were slouched forward, his balding head had some patches of grey still fighting to remain in place. His wrinkled and scared skin told of a life of much hardship. We sat for some time, neither of our numbers yet being called. "Here alone like me" he asked. "Yes Sir" I replied. "I couldn't imagine making someone wait this long with me." He laughed. "Been some time since I have been called Sir" he said. "Well, Sir, that is shame. You are my senior and much wiser than I, so with ....
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Have you offended anyone today?

We live in a world where people seldom speak up about what they believe. If you do, depending upon the topic, you are labeled a "hater", "racist", "against the rights of this group or that group". We, at CFMAF believe in being true to who we are and teaching the students here to do the same. We help people to grow and become secure knowing that speaking up about what they believe and who they are, is in no way putting down anyone else. Some where, at some time, some people have come to believe that by thinking differently about a view or certain topic, makes them some type of troublemaker, or hater, or insensitive. That pressure has suppressed the rights of others who choose to simply be ....
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Do What They Do

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Colorado Springs, CO

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reviews Five Stars! I have been training with CFMAF for 8yrs now I have personally seen Master C and the staff break their backs to help people. I have witnessed and been a part of how they break down everything for everyone when they enroll. I actually told them that I think it is over kill. They do far more than others to make sure you have an understanding of their curriculum, requirements, and business structure. CFMAF has gone above and beyond to help people who prove to keep their word and demonstrate integrity. I have seen them go to schools to talk with the teachers of kids having problems, hug ....
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Accountability and Dedication

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review Five Stars I only have good things to say about CFMAF: The instructors are knowledgeable and truly want you to excel and succeed. Accountability and dedication is big. It's a commitment you have to be willing to take. Sadly we live in day and age where things have to be instantaneous. Learning a skill takes time and effort. Unfortunately, I have to remind myself of that at times when I'm tired and all I want to do is sit and watch a movie instead of going to martial arts. But the harsh truth is if I want myself and my family to be better, I have to do better. And that's what the ....
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"Can't find the words to express how truly amazing CFMAF..."

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Colorado Springs, CO

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review Five Stars!! For the past year or so, I've been telling myself I'm going to write an awesome review for the folks at CFMAF. Each time I sit down and write something out, I find myself editing and re-editing because I just cant seem to find the words to express just how truly amazing CFMAF, their staff, the training, and the family really are! Let me start by saying that I have been training with Master Isaac Costley at CFMAF since April of 2014. Our paths crossed after I returned from my third combat deployment to Afghanistan. After perusing the interwebs in search of a quality martial arts ....
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Are we like the monkey?

A few weeks ago I was working with a local business here in Colorado Springs. My dealings with them in the past have been very pleasant and equally beneficial to us both. They provide me with a service and/or product, and I provide with money for that task. In other words, we were conducting business. During our course of business myself and an employee of this business, whom I have had pleasant interactions with in the past, had a disagreement. When he was explaining to me why he was unable to supply to me what appeared to be a simple request, his voice began to become louder. Raising your voice does not make your point clearer, it only makes your point, which now appears to ....
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Loss of Motivation

Loss of Motivation. We sometime use other verbiage like “I just don’t want to do it anymore.” "I'm bored" or "I don't wanna go." Why does loss of motivation occur? Some reasons for loss of motivation are. 1. Not staying consistent 2. Not revising your goals 3. Not changing or increasing your intensity Parents, you may have come across a child who has decided that he/she just doesn’t want to do something anymore. If you look deeply enough you may find the reason the child does not want to continue something positive is because they have not been attending the activity regularly. Sure there may be other reasons like: 1. They don't want to stop ....
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Words of Wisdom

To feel value some need for others to GIVE them their value. The vacancy of self worth cannot be filled by the acknowledgement of anyone else other than SELF. To seek your worth in the approval of another is to remain personally bankrupt. Your value is within you, your worth is what you dictate it to be. A man standing alone...IS STILL A MAN. Quitting is a learned behavior
And a supported habit.
Don’t be the teacher or the enabler.
A public school teacher complained to her co workers about all of her students failing. The next year she taught a different grade. They too failed. When everyone around you are performing badly it is time for you to stop seeing them as ....
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Never are you to blame

*Note: To grow we must take a look at ourselves to determine what we can do better. The truth does not have to hurt, instead it can propel us forward to living a better life. Lift up your head keep moving on, What happened is not your fault. You hurt others and stole from them Now you can’t believe that you got caught. You justify your actions by saying you only stole that what you need. While others obtain what they have by working hard, sweat, and bleed. You drink in the club then choose to drive Your journey is not too far Your choice leaves a young mother no longer alive And you justify now where you are. It is not my fault someone is dead The bar let me ....
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Success

From time to time one our my students here in Colorado Springs will come to me asking to interview me for a school project. This is one that I received from turned out to be a good project for her and an Outstanding one for another person in our school. The same day that I answered these questions, another child training in our school went through something that this applied to. Hope it helps you as well. 1. Was there ever a time when you did not succeed? Tell me about it.

Answer: As a child, I did not succeed in a lot. Often times I would refuse to participate in activities due to my fear of possibly failing. To participate and not "succeed" would mean that I was proving ....
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You can't please them all

Tommy loves Colorado Springs. Although being young and only in middle school, he appreciates the beauty that he see's each day when he wakes up. As he has gotten older and into middle school his parents allow for him to walk to school each day. Sometimes he walks alone, but most of the time it is a group of friends walking with him. "Hurry up Tommy" yelled the new kid Devon. "You are always falling behind!" "I am not" yelled back Tommy. This new kid Devon seemed to be everyone's favorite. He just can't seem to get anything wrong. It appeared to Tommy that even the teachers like him. But no matter how hard Tommy tried, he just couldn't get Devon to be nice to him. "I will help you with ....
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We are truly fortunate

In today's world, it is so simple for people to say or write bad things simply by staying behind their keyboard. This is why we are so fortunate to have so many people at CFMAF that love us. Colorado Springs has a strong sense of community and many of those people find their way to CFMAF to train. Here are just a few parents who have something to say about CFMAF. Erik Kim recommends CFMAF martial arts & fitness . September 1 · Master Costley is an outstanding instructor and mentor. Morgan Gentile recommends CFMAF martial arts & fitness . October 9 at 9:01 PM · ....
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Upcoming October Event

Kids Safety Anti Abduction Training Event - 2018 Training Event October 13th, 2018
Due to the high demand of our “Kids/Family Safety Anti Abduction" training event that was held on October 6th, we are hosting it again!! Just like the October 6th event this will be full so rsvp now. As always, this event is packed with parents such as yourself along with your children to learn and practice these valuable skills. A child will only remember these skills if a parent practices with the child. We know this, so for that reason, we constructed this event where the parents and the children learn and practice together. Don't worry. If you have a physical ailment that does not allow ....
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It's Time

"It's time to say goodbye" the older man said to the children standing around him. This was the time in which they all knew was coming, but still could never truly prepare for. "Help me up son" he said to the athletically built man standing beside him. The strong shoulders of his son were now rounded, his square jaw trembling, and tears pooling in his eyes. Once known for his strength, at this time that strength had escaped him. As he reached down to pickup his father he began to remember times of his childhood. This now frail man close to his 90s appears so small in comparison to his memories. He remembered when his father would pick him up and swing him around. He remembered ....
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All About Me

Often times people simply do not see it and then when someone tells them, they simply reject it. Look within yourself and ask do you live a life in which you make everything "All About Me?" The darkness has taken over. Gone are my moments of glee. Stressed is my current condition. Life is tough for me. Some people they have left me Others they have stayed My heart consistently broken From games that they have played. My home I may soon lose it I wonder how could this be My life is such a big struggle Everything is all about me. A friend she called to talk She spoke about her life I wasn't truly listening She had to repeat herself twice. "You ....
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Dream, Goal, Achieve

Let your dream be the seed to plant within the soil of desire. Let your drive and ambition be the water to nourish and grow that dream. Let your work ethic be the sun directing you upwards to graduating from a dream to becoming your goal. Let the flower be the result of your consistency. The end product of the flower could not of began without the seed of your dream, but your dream never matured into a goal without your drive and ambition. The goal is never achieved without the consistency of your work ethic. Dream Big, Achieve Bigger!! ....
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Keys To Accountability

Keys to accountability: 1. Humility. Be humble in knowing that you may be something but you are not everything. There is always room for growth and growth comes acknowledging that lessons must be learned and learned lessons often comes from failed attempts. 2. Acknowledgement. Acknowledge that some people simply know more than you. Embrace that, accept that, and seek their wisdom and experience. 3. Acceptance. You put yourself in it, now accept it. Accept the fact that your choices, actions, lack of actions, words, put yourself in the very situation that you are complaining about. 4. Consequences. Be willing to accept the praise and consequences for your decisions. 5. Change. Upon ....
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Spring Break Camp

CFMAF CAMP 2018

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Are you finished?

Today is a cold day in Colorado Springs. I could make many excuses to justify why I should blow off my workout. The wind is blowing, there are some flurries, the roads may become slick, I can come up with a thousand excuses, but the fact is...They are all still excuses. So I put on my sweat shirt and my jacket to make sure I am layered up and out the door I go. As I drive I find that more and more reasons for me not to workout today kept creeping in my mind. You know the usual reason like "The drive is so long", "Traffic is bad this time of day", "The gym will be crowded". Then I remembered...All these reasons are simply my excuses. That fact is that today the gym just is not my priority. ....
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I Did Not Forget

Tom was a busy man. He worked 10 hours a day and had a part time job. Being happily married for 8 years, Tom and his wife Lacy have been blessed with 2 beautiful children Michael 7 and Sarah 4. Tom adored his children, at least that is what he kept reminding himself to justify why he spent so much time away from home. Bills had to be paid, the house note was due, two cars, utilities, numerous credit cards, college student loans and on top of that, they had not even begun to invest towards their retirements or the children's college education. "Dad" asked Michael, "Can we go to the park today?" "Not today," replied his dad, "I need my rest, see Daddy has been working all week and ....
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How much does it cost

There are many questions that we hear as business owners and martial arts instructors. How many days are you open? What are you hours? How much does it cost? Those questions and others are very common. Each is important to the person calling, as they should be. Many of us live paycheck to paycheck. Those of us with some discretionary income must still budge to make sure that we are able to afford the extra things that we want in life. Some of the questions stated above are really easy to answer. Others, well not so easy. Here in our city of Colorado Springs there are many different Karate schools and kids activities for our children to participate in. When calling around you may receive ....
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A Rose By Any Other Name

Urban Jungle Self Defense, Combat Techniques, Combatives, Krav Maga, Hapkido, Gracie Combatives, the list goes on and on of names used by people proclaiming to teach "the best" in self defense. Is there really one better than the rest? Is that a question that is more speculative than factual? Is it the art or is it the person that makes the art successful. History has shown that community at large always flocks towards a trend. Trends are often times based upon perception and not reality. Do you remember the tech bubble in the 90's. Mutual funds for 50% plus gains. The perception was the companies had to be making money, but the reality was the market was rising and returns were high ....
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18 Oct 2017
Don't Believe The Hype...The Stranger Danger Lie

The "Stranger Danger" Lie? When we put the numbers together on this one, we were SHOCKED, and we think you will be too.... Parents, stay with me on this one, because it's going to get controversial, but it's one of the most important things that a parent can know to keep their child safe .

DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE! THE DANGER IS NOT FOUND MOST COMMONLY FROM A STRANGER!

Here's the harsh bit of truth that isn't popular: The only reason the term "Stranger Danger" is popular is because it rhymes. We at CFMAF, have been teaching and preaching this for over a decade. Many educators come to us and say that they have this group or that ....
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I am no one's hero

I am no ones hero. What is the definition of "Hero". An ordinary person performing extraordinarily in spite of his fear. I am no ones hero. A young man upon a ship, nauseous not from the violent rocking of the ship, but nauseous from the fear of facing the bullets that now ping off his craft but soon will find their way into the bodies of his brothers beside him as they storm the beaches of Normandy. I am no ones hero. Bitter cold cracking the skin of this service man, as the moist cold builds ice sickles upon his faces as he awaits another assault from the Chinese and Koreans. Still he fights on toward the enemy and in spite of the cold. I am no ....
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The Struggle

The Struggle. The man standing but his stance broken. Shoulders hunched over, head bowed defeated with shame. "Notice me" he screams without speaking, while his body proclaims "I am not seen." The Struggle. He holds up high a sign saying "Help Please", The sign held higher than his self esteem for he feels that he has none. I glance and quickly turn my head away Acknowledging the fact That I Refuse to acknowledge him. The Struggle. "God bless this man. Turn his life around" I silently pray as I continue to feed the hunger within my stomach, While ignoring the starvation within his. I pray for his blessing while ignoring still That God placed me here, now, ....
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Which is the Best Martial Art?

Which is THE BEST Martial Art? The question has been asked of me yet again, you know the one. No matter if I am in Korea, Japan, Thailand, Australia, or my home city of Colorado Springs, every martial artist and wanna be martial artist asks this same question. The one that goes something like this, "Which martial art is better? Could a Karate guy beat Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, or The Undertaker of the WWE? Could Jet Li beat Mike Tyson? Could McGregor beat Mayweather? Or Maybe could Batman beat the Green Lantern?" You can change the martial art name and change the challeng er to whoever you would like it to be. The question remains the same, "Which martial art is better?" ....
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S.O.L.D.I.E.R.

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Does Strength Matter

Does Strength Matter? If you have trained or have been an instructor for any length of time, you have either asked this question or have been asked the question of “Does Strength Matter?” Being Colorado Springs the home of many military installations, I am asked that a lot. With martial arts and karate schools all over, people often times receive and answer, but is it the right answer? During my many years of training, I have heard many different answers to that question. Some made sense, most answers, I believe, were just made up answers to get me off of my instructors back. The only other question I think that I have heard more is “Does size matter?” Anyone ....
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Creating Time for Me

How to create “Me Time” Congrats you are a parent. You know all the joys of raising children. You remember the first day you brought your baby home. The joy you felt as your held your baby. As your child grows you love him/her even more. You love changing the diapers, washing their clothes, helping with the homework, cleaning the house, and you love the many “thank you’s” that you receive each day. Ok, you may not hear that as often as you would like. It is true that we love our children, but somewhere along the line many parents seem to lose the sense of “self”. Raising children is a full time, in addition to that job many ....
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Maintaining your Motivation

To avoid falling off the wagon, or losing your motivation in the first place, here are 25 tips to help you maintain your motivation to achieve your goals once you have established where your specific drive is coming from. 1. Develop a positive attitude: The first thing you need to achieve your goals is a positive attitude. Negativity towards what is necessary to achieve what you want in life will only set you up for failure. Stay focused on the positive, write down the positives that are in your life right now, and all the wonderful things that you will achieve, feel and see happen in your life when you make the right choices day in and day out. Your attitude towards anything in life is ....
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My Favorite Bully

Bullying in our city of Colorado Springs is often times something we hear of during the school year. Although many schools districts in Colorado Springs have made "Zero Tolerance" key words, that has not stopped bullying. Bullying exists not just at our schools, but over our phones, internet, in your child's home with siblings, and right outside your front door. Each child should be equipped with the necessary skills to be able to stop bullying. These skills are not just skills of the physical nature, but also verbal skills. Below, Kelly here in Colorado Springs has put to work the skills that she has learned while training at CFMAF. My Favorite Bully
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Victim to Victor, A story of choice in Colorado Springs

7 Steps from Victim to Victor of an Assault
It is a typical night in Colorado Springs. You have just stopped to pick up an item from the grocery store. It is dark, late, but not too late. You don't have many items, so you do not see the need to push the cart any further than the front door. You grab the bags, wrap them around your wrists, secure them in your arms, and walk toward your vehicle in the parking lot. You hear something behind you. You turn to see where the noise is coming from. Someone is walking behind you? His pace is increasing! Is he following you? Your mind is racing, Your Heart is Pounding! What do you do?
This is just one real life scenario that people, ....
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Colorado Springs! Are you Helping or Hindering?

Boundaries...Helping or Hindering
February 2, 2011 at 10:40pm Boundaries…Helping or Hindering?
It is obvious that today’s world is a fast paced one. Along with parents working, we are shuffling our children from baseball, to volleyball, to church activities, to Karate classes all over Colorado Springs,etc. etc. In our desire to ensure that our children are well rounded, we have gotten them involved in every activity imaginable. Then it happens…OVERLOAD! “Mom, I don’t want to go Karate or Martial Arts anymore. It’s always the same thing.” “Dad, I don’t want to do baseball anymore its boring.” ....
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The Mark of a Timeless Leader

Melissa J. Gonzalez SPHE 417- Leadership Concepts in Coaching Assignment 3; Mentorship in Coaching- The Mark of a Timeless Leader A mentor is someone that you can look up to. Someone who can teach you about life, offer advice, “been there done that” experience and can guide and speak to you in a way which others don’t seem to have. They get you. It is a special occasion for someone to earn the title of Mentor. You may not even know they are earning that until you chose to take their advice, or you go to them and for some reason it just makes sense. This is someone you can go to for a variety of things and they will always say something ....
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Discover the Value in Colorado Springs

Discover the Value
A friend of mine in Colorado Springs called me excited that he had just bought a new car. Well, at least a car new for him. He told me about how he loved the paint job, the interior smelled like new, and the rims were really expensive. He told me about the nice interior and stereo system. He then told me that he almost made a mistake and bought the same vehicle from another guy who wanted $3000 more. "He was trying to rip me off" my friend said. "I got this one for just $5000." Soon he brought the vehicle over to me at our karate school. The kids in our kids karate class were excited to see his vehicle. He was beaming with pride over all the attention ....
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Kids Martial Arts and Self Defense Classes in Colorado Springs!

Check out our new website for Calvary Family Martial Arts & Fitness!
We proudly serve the Colorado Springs, Fort Carson, and Fountain areas! Come see the programs and deals we have to offer. Kids Martial Arts, Self Defense and SO MUCH MORE! Fill out the "Request Information" form on the side of the page and stop in for a visit today! Don't forget to click here to visit us on our social media pages!! Facebook Youtube ....
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Upcoming Events in Colorado Springs

Self-defense knowledge can help you in many unpredictable everyday situations. Through Events at CFMAF you can learn effective and high-quality self-defense techniques to protect yourself, and our loved ones. Our events in Colorado Springs teach you not only to be prepared, but also a new hobby.
CFMAF Events:

Spring/Summer Safety Series
All events are available for kids and adults!
Out and About in Colorado: April 15th, Saturday 10 am - Self Defense when hiking, or anywhere away from home
Anti Abduction Summer Safety for kids: May 13th, Saturday 10 - Preparing the children for summer fun, while being safe (must rsvp)
Carjacked/Handgun & Knife Defense Event: June ....
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