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Ohio Martial Arts - Mindpower

Ohio Martial Arts - Mindpower

By Joseph Hurtsellers

This is NOT a podcast about how to punch and kick! Instead it's about learning how to use your mind to reach your goals! - Author and life long Martial Artist - Joseph Hurtsellers gives you practical information on how to live a more effective and joyous life.
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Ohio Martial Arts - MindpowerJan 08, 2019

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08:18
83. Get out of your comfort zone on July 4th! (A fired up 5 ways)
Jul 03, 202009:22
82. What is the purpose of Kata within the Martial Arts?

82. What is the purpose of Kata within the Martial Arts?

For information about goings on at Ohio Martial Arts, visit: www.ohiomartialarts.com/spring-break

Jun 15, 202028:52
81. Is it true that "What doesn't kill you will make you stronger?"

81. Is it true that "What doesn't kill you will make you stronger?"

For updates and information about everything happening go to www.ohiomartialarts.com/spring-break

Jun 02, 202020:43
80. Part II - Interview With Sensei Charles Riedmiller
May 22, 202057:40
Vanishing Course - Meditation Talk

Vanishing Course - Meditation Talk

Listen to this talk as the final step to complete and graduate your meditation class. 


Feel free to ask me any questions at: hurtsellers@gmail.com



May 13, 202018:49
79. Interview with Sensei Charles Riedmiller
May 12, 202052:58
78. Who is your Guru? - "TADUT... THUD! CHING-CHING-CHING"

78. Who is your Guru? - "TADUT... THUD! CHING-CHING-CHING"

The story of this episode begins in 1978 at the Hanbu dojo in inner city Fort Wayne Indiana; enjoy!


For more information on everything that is happening at our dojo please visit: www.ohiomartialarts.com

May 05, 202024:39
77. Why should you meditate? (Live from our Drive in Meditation Class)

77. Why should you meditate? (Live from our Drive in Meditation Class)

For more information on Ohio Martial Arts, please visit: www.ohiomartialarts.com

Apr 26, 202022:31
76. Interview - Coach Jim Bundy: Part II
Apr 20, 202054:41
75. Interview with Coach Jim Bundy: Part I
Apr 13, 202001:02:51
April 9th - Spring Break News

April 9th - Spring Break News

For links to everything, go to: www.ohiomartialarts.com/spring-break

Apr 09, 202001:41
74. Interview with Sifu Robert Brown: Part II

74. Interview with Sifu Robert Brown: Part II

This episode is part two of our special two part interview with Sifu Robert Brown. 


For all the information on everything that's happening at the dojo, go to: www.ohiomartialarts.com/spring-break

Apr 05, 202058:59
Spring Break - April 2, 2020

Spring Break - April 2, 2020

For the links to everything go to: www.ohiomartialarts.com/spring-break

Apr 02, 202001:26
March 31, 2020 - Spring Break News

March 31, 2020 - Spring Break News

For updates to all the information go to: www.ohiomartialarts.com/spring-break

Mar 31, 202001:45
73. Interview with Sifu Robert Brown: Part I
Mar 29, 202042:39
March 27, 2020 - Spring Break News

March 27, 2020 - Spring Break News

Get links to everything at: www.ohiomartialarts.com/spring-break

Mar 27, 202001:10
March 26, 2020 Spring Break
Mar 26, 202002:00
March 25, 2020 - Spring Break News

March 25, 2020 - Spring Break News

For links to everything go to: www.ohiomartialarts.com/spring-break

Mar 25, 202002:11
March 24, 2020 - Spring Break News

March 24, 2020 - Spring Break News

For details and links to everything, go to: www.ohiomartialarts.com/spring-break

Mar 24, 202002:15
March 23, 2020 - Spring Break News

March 23, 2020 - Spring Break News

For continuous daily updates and to get on our mailing list go: www.ohiomartialarts.com/spring-break

Mar 23, 202001:56
72. Who is patient zero?
Mar 21, 202020:10
March 20, 2020 - Spring Break Update
Mar 20, 202002:52
March 19, 2020 - Spring Break Update
Mar 19, 202002:27
March 18, 2020 - Spring Break Update - Take Action! :)
Mar 18, 202002:52
March 17th, 2020 - Spring-Break- We are working quickly!

March 17th, 2020 - Spring-Break- We are working quickly!

This is a short episode to give you the information that we have about how to enjoy and continue your study during our Spring Break.

Mar 17, 202002:37
71. How thought inspires successful practice!

71. How thought inspires successful practice!

The dojo remains open during the Corona Virus scare. 

Please use common sense and if you feel a cold please stay home.  If anything changes we will post it on our website .

Remember: MAAM's annual 5K is coming up May 31st. Mark the date in your calendars!

Mar 14, 202015:02
70. Why martial arts skills don't guarantee confidence!

70. Why martial arts skills don't guarantee confidence!

Reminders:
March 14th is Rank Testing. Go to
www.ohiomartialarts.com/testing to register and get all the details.
Pre-order the re-write of "Break The Chain! VI at: www.ohiomartialarts.com/breakthechain
MAAM's annual 5K - "Race to the Monument" will be held May 31st.
Mar 08, 202010:32
69. Why should you NEVER run away?

69. Why should you NEVER run away?

Reminders:
Rank Testing is March 14; go to:
www.ohiomartialarts.com/testing to register and get all the details.
Break The Chain! Volume I is re-written and available for preorder: www.ohiomartialarts.com/breakthechain
Two new classes available for adults. Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm
Please share and review!
Feb 28, 202013:03
68. What's the most important martial arts goal? (And why it matters!)
Feb 21, 202014:13
67. What is the one word that will destroy your goals? (And why you should never have a guru)

67. What is the one word that will destroy your goals? (And why you should never have a guru)

How is it that thoughts become things? Find out today!

Reminders:
1. Rank testing is on March 14th. Go to:
www.ohiomartialarts.com/testing to get all the information.
2. Book I of "Break The Chain" is completely re-written. To order your copy go to: www.ohiomartialarts.com/breakthechain
If you've received benefit from this podcast please review and share!
Feb 16, 202010:27
66. How to end on a high note! (And WHY it's important!!)
Feb 06, 202010:06
65. Thoughts on Bruce Lee. Three ways to have a better day!

65. Thoughts on Bruce Lee. Three ways to have a better day!

Thoughts about the late great Bruce Lee. Three things you can do to have a better day.


Reminders:

1. Rank testing is February 8. Visit: www.ohiomartialarts.com/testing for the information.

2. Break The Chain Volume I is completely re-written. Go to: www.ohiomartialarts.com/breakthechain to pre-order.

Thanks again to all students, and high ranking teachers for your continued support over the years!

Jan 31, 202014:34
64. What is the fastest way to learn anything?

64. What is the fastest way to learn anything?

Why do we sometimes struggle to learn? What is the common misconception that slows learning down? Why is it that self improvement books often give bad advice? Find out today!
Jan 24, 202011:06
63. How to be responsible. (Even when you turn away from real problems!)

63. How to be responsible. (Even when you turn away from real problems!)

When you turn away from problems, aren't you being negligent?
Jan 17, 202010:08
62. How to overcome frustration. (And why reacting to frustration NEVER solves our problems!)
Jan 10, 202010:51
61. HAPPY NEW YEAR!! - Why martial arts are better than a gun (and why they are also better than a treadmill)
Jan 01, 202013:16
60. LAST EPISODE OF '19: Why does taking responsibility remove your fear? (And when you are unafraid; why do you prosper?)

60. LAST EPISODE OF '19: Why does taking responsibility remove your fear? (And when you are unafraid; why do you prosper?)

Why is it that things we don't care about are easy to achieve? Why is it that it's easy to succeed when there is nothing at stake? Explore these questions, plus find out what Spider Man and Mr. Pagel have in common in the last episode of the year!

Reminders:
1. "Break The Chain! Volume I" is completely rewritten and available for pre-order. Only 30 copies will be available on this first run.
2. The dojo will be closed New Years Eve, New Years Day, and the Thursday after.
3. New curriculum information for adults is on the way!
Merry Christmas and happy new year to all!
Dec 27, 201912:08
59. Christmas edition! Take a ride with me on the "Polar Express"!

59. Christmas edition! Take a ride with me on the "Polar Express"!

How do you deal with injustice? Maybe you should take a ride on the "Polar Express"!

It's our emotions that give us the greatest results in achieving our goals. Find out why we are 100% in charge of the way we feel. Find out how adding a little Christmas magic can make a big difference in the results you get.

Reminders:

1. The dojo is closed the day before Christmas, Christmas, and the day after. We are also closed New Years eve, New Years Day, and the day after.

2. Pre-orders for the new edition of "Break The Chain! Volume I"  will be available before Christmas.

3. Improved curriculum for adults coming soon. 

Dec 19, 201918:25
58. Why you don't get results by thinking! (But you DO get results by FOCUSING!)
Dec 13, 201909:08
57. How to get rid of stress! (And how do you get rid of your enemies in the process.)
Dec 05, 201915:18
56. Why you can't learn to fight! (Unless you learn to meditate!!)

56. Why you can't learn to fight! (Unless you learn to meditate!!)

Most people think that learning self defense is just about physical skills. But physical skills are not enough, because  fear, and insecurity will sabotache even the most skilled martial artist. Unless the mind is disciplined no self defense works, and nothing works in life either!


Reminders:

1. Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks again to the wonderful staff and student volunteers who taught while I was away.

2. Rank testing is coming up on December 14th. Visit www.ohiomartialarts.com/testing to register and find out any details.

3. "Break The Chain! Volume I" is in re-draft and will be released before Christmas.

Nov 28, 201908:58
55. How do you be happy? (Even when others are being rotten!)
Nov 21, 201910:47
54. Leave the party!

54. Leave the party!

Do you ever struggle? What if struggle was actually the REASON your goals are coming slowly? Find out today what you can do to end the struggle and stop making the mistakes that are keeping you away from Success.

Reminders:

1. The dojo will be closed November 27th through December 1st for Thanksgiving

2. "Break The Chain! Volume I" is in redraft and the second edition will be published before Christmas 2019.

Nov 14, 201914:12
November 10, 2019

November 10, 2019

Nov 10, 201900:51
53. Why and When to Meditate?

53. Why and When to Meditate?

What is the purpose of meditation and when is the best time to do it?


Reminders:

Saturday. November 9th is our next rank test. Go to www.ohiomartialarts.com/testing to register.

Dojo will be closed November 27th through December 1st for Thanks giving.

The original book: "Break The Chain! I" is in redraft and will be re-released before Christmas.

Nov 07, 201909:39
52. The Happy Condo Club!

52. The Happy Condo Club!

Do you ever think it's your job to fix things? Think again!

Reminders:

1.  Transcripts are coming. Soon you will be able to get a transcription of each Ohio Martial Arts - Mindpower episode. Check them out at: www.ohiomartialarts.com/podcast

2.  Next rank test is November 9th. Register at: www.ohiomartialarts.com/testing

3. A great big thank you for all the MAAM volunteers who made this years Light Sabre clinic such a success. A special thanks to Mr. Mike Snavely for his Light Sabre donation!

4. The original "Break The Chain! Volume I" is currently in redraft. There will be some new content and information. The book is going to be released before Christmas. Thanks to everyone who supported Volume II.

Oct 31, 201910:27
51. The Cleanest Cut
Oct 24, 201908:57
50. Two Symbols
Oct 18, 201913:51
49. Do what you love!
Oct 10, 201911:51
48. Bias Against Positive Thinking
Oct 03, 201911:12