From the Desk of Keith Hafner How the Martial Arts Work. We learn things, at the most basic level, based on physical experiences. When you were very young, you put your hand on something [...]
From the Desk of Keith Hafner How I Succeeded in Martial Arts If my teacher said to do one hundred repetitions, I did one thousand. If my competitor did one hundred, I did one [...]
From the Desk of Keith Hafner Habits and Skills When trying to reach your goals, remember that you have to acquire the right habits BEFORE you develop the necessary skills. Often people fail because [...]
From the Desk of Keith Hafner It's Supposed to be Boring! I was talking with a friend of mine. I knew she belonged to a local health club and I asked her how her [...]
From the Desk of Keith Hafner It's Not About What Happens. It's almost always about what happens NEXT. Have a setback? Receive some criticism? Get some bad news? Fall short? Have a lousy day? [...]
From the Desk of Keith Hafner ‘It’s Hard to be Successful…or Is It?’ When faced with a difficult challenge, people often shrink back…discouraged by the difficulty of the task they face. I have experienced [...]
From the Desk of Keith Hafner 'It Started With a Handshake' Early 1980's. My sons, Jason, age 3, Ian, age 2. Both thoroughly trained in the 'handshake drill.' Me, coaching them at home, rehearsing, over [...]
From the Desk of Keith Hafner Interrupt! So, this Mom I know. Six year old kid. And I watch them have the same fight every week Here's what I observe: They've gotten very good [...]
From the Desk of Keith Hafner I'm the Best Piano Teacher I give my grandson, Sebastian, a piano lesson each week. Here's how I know I'm the best teacher: How many teachers out there [...]
From the Desk of Keith Hafner I Used to Think… Parents, I used to think that inconsistently applied discipline ALLOWS rebellious behavior. Now I understand that inconsistently applied discipline CAUSES rebellious behavior.