Report: Olympic Gold Medallist talks Taekwondo

Martial arts in films and comics is far removed from street combat or sparring activities. Though many are ancient practices, the knowledge they yield is still pertinent for the modern age. More importantly, many martial artists attain benefits that reach far beyond the physical as routine training strengthens the mind as much as it does the body.

What is often forgotten are the benefits of martial arts in education. The tradition of many martial arts dates back hundreds, if not thousands of years. Passed down from Grandmaster to student, martial arts instill the virtues of self-discipline, harmony, compassion and clarity of mind in its practitioners.

Read the rest at the Melbourne City News.

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Report: Finding the right tools for better health (Melbourne City News)

In Australia, one in six men will suffer from depression at some point throughout their lifetime. For every one woman that takes her own life, four men do.  When it comes to mental health for men, the statistics are worrisome yet crucial to understanding the inner life of men which are blighted by a raft of largely unknown “mental hazards.” It’s not uncommon to hear of men avoiding to see a doctor until it’s almost too late; the same phenomenon unfortunately occurs the realm of mental wellbeing. The Western definition of masculinity emphasizes strength and silence; which means not opening up and discussing problems to find solutions. Often times, depression leads to self-destructive behaviors such as alcohol or substance abuse.

Read the rest in the November 10 edition of the Melbourne City News.

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