Karate

Reflections on Research & Positive Psychology

Almost four months have passed since I last sit down to blog about my qualitative research project on the motivation to practice a form...

Practice as an Identity Marker & Personal Construct

Lately, the broader concept of practice has been on my mind. My qualitative research study on what motivates people to practice a form of...

Exploring my Own Motivation to Practice

Recently, I've been getting stuck into a new research project on the motivation to practice over time a form of movement, exercise, or...

Creating a "Positive" Martial Arts Intervention to Confront Fear

This new blog series captures the process of creating a Positive Psychology Intervention on fear, action, and movement. As I work my way...

Character Development Through Martial Arts Training

In Japanese martial arts, the first lesson a new student is typically taught is that of respect (rei), usually through the physical...