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WHAT I LEARNED FROM ONE DAY WITH OUR 5-YEAR-OLD WEE WARRIORS
I want to train like a Five-Year-Old. They come to the floor with no judgment, minds ready to learn something wonderful that will add to their joy, and they give everything they have—every ounce of their concentration. I want to train like a Five-Year-Old. An empty mind ready for filling, totally present in the moment, doing what is being shown at 100% of their ability. How cool is that? One thing that I’ve always loved about martial arts in general—including Tai Chi and Yoga
vmilewski
1 day ago3 min read


WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT "DO" BY SAILING
I’m a Jimmy Buffett fan. I enjoy being on the water, next to the water, watching water, and feeling it when I—falsely—believe I have a...
vmilewski
Sep 8, 20254 min read


What is a Sensei?
Moving from Sensei to O'Sensei: The passing of my teacher. I started my karate journey 34 years ago. I’ve trained constantly since the...
vmilewski
Aug 28, 20254 min read


YOGA FOR STRENGTH & LONGEVITY
WITH MARIETTA Fridays at noon at Midwest Shorin Ryu Health & Wellness Center (MSR), Marietta teaches Yoga for Strength & Longevity....
vmilewski
Aug 8, 20252 min read


YOGA WITH NATALIE
Yesterday, I had my first yoga class with Natalie. I had chair yoga with Marietta earlier in the day and I taught karate about 90 minutes...
vmilewski
Aug 5, 20251 min read


CHAIR YOGA BEGINS AT MIDWEST SHORIN RYU HEALTH & WELLNESS
I had my first chair yoga class with the OG herself—if fabulous yogis who are teachers of teachers can be called: Original...
vmilewski
Aug 5, 20251 min read


Discover Mind Body Fitness at Midwest Shorin-Ryu Franklin
Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Center at 9130 W. Loomis Rd. Suite 750 in Franklin, Wisconsin offers a holistic approach to fitness...
vmilewski
Mar 12, 20252 min read


Boost Your Karate Skills with Shorin-Ryu in Franklin
If you're looking to enhance your karate skills and overall well-being, Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Center in Franklin,...
vmilewski
Mar 12, 20252 min read


The Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Center Lineage
Sensei Morganne L. MacDonald started her martial arts journey in 1991 under the guidance of Master Daniel E. Schroeder. He was her first...
vmilewski
Mar 12, 20251 min read
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