Old Belts

I have a few of old Karate belts and am considering whimsical ways to re-use them. I've always felt weird about the thought of putting them in a display because they are made to be worn, touched and used.

1) Use them to train my cat to be the best ninja she can be

2) A yoga strap that also announces that I am a badass

3) Cut it down, add a buckle and have a colorful new way to hold my pants up

Pain Pics: Welcome to Steel, Honey

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

I got tapped in the arm multiple times during fencing and, of course, I got this beauty.

I learned that my left elbow automatically sticks out when I go into any of the high guards from the left (like posta di donna sinestra). I need to fix that, ASAP.