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	<description>Ending Domestic Violence by working with communities.</description>
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		<title>With Mind, Body and Spirit as One; All Things are Possible!</title>
		<link>http://mbsma.org/2010/07/23/with-mind-body-and-spirit-as-one-all-things-are-possible/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vinnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MBSMA is an organization founded on the understanding that there is absolutely nothing that we can do about the past. That there is a potential inside each and every one of us...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MBSMA is an organization founded on  the understanding that there is absolutely nothing that we can do about  the past. That there is a potential inside each and every one of us to  be and do anything we want to do. Ever wonder what happened between when  we were all kids, and adults told us that we can grow up to be  anything? What happened to that? Why are we left with only THIS? We teach that each moment we recognize there is no going  back to the way things were, and to do so would only be a curse. From this prospective we look at this moment and realize that we  can do anything we choose. The only question left when you look at life  in this way is &#8220;What do I want to do?&#8221;</p>
<h2>The Disconnected Life</h2>
<p>Most of the time we go through life based on the routine that we have  created for ourselves. And, for most of us, this routine could use some  improvement. Our minds are always on something else. Our bodies are  abused neglected and mistreated. And our spirit is left wanting  something more than what we are feeding it.</p>
<p>There are those of us that are dealing with some very difficult  things such as the loss of a job, foreclosure on a home, business  failing, abuse from family, or other things that I can’t think of, and  there are those of us who are doing really well and for the most part  enjoy everything that we have and do, but perhaps there is just this one  little area where it could be better. No matter what you are dealing  with, or simply want to improve on, we take it on in the same way.  Mostly we have an idea that life “could” be better but we “don’t know  how” to do it, or that we “can’t do it” or “can’t do it right now.”</p>
<p>The student of martial arts gains a firm grasp on the present. When  in a fight, you MUST focus on what is directly in front of you, and  everything that doesn’t matter truly falls away. When fighting for your  life, you quickly throw all distraction away and do everything you can  to hold onto your life. You no longer care about your job, what your  family thinks of you, how much money you have in savings, the state of  the economy, or that there is laundry to do. You simply deal with what  is in front of you. This is for many students a relief to live life this  way, and for a few brief moments take your mind off of the “clutter” in  your life.</p>
<p>Take a closer look at &#8220;Becoming a Student&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Martial Arts Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vinnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For too long our martial arts in the USA has served as at best an "art" and at worst a "sport". Far from reaching the true potential of the martial arts, most students of the martial arts do not study the introspective and most powerful part of the martial arts. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For too long our martial arts in the USA has served as at best an &#8220;art&#8221;  and at worst a &#8220;sport&#8221;. Far from reaching the true potential of the  martial arts, most students of the martial arts do not study the  introspective and most powerful part of the martial arts. Too many  schools of martial arts are focused on the physical and business aspect  of martial training. As a result our communities are too often  &#8220;dysfunctional&#8221; with violence, mistrust, and abuse happening in our  families and personal relationships. MBSMA and our partners are engaged  in conversations which promote healing, peace, and power. These  conversations keep people engaged in what is possible for their lives,  keeping focused on the reality of their current situations and emotions  to master the things in life that they choose to in order to achieve any  lifestyle they wish.</p>
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		<title>Welcome</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:43:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vinnie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Site General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ending Domestic Violence. Mind Body Spirit Martial Arts is an organization that serves our communities by providing education and opportunities for everyone to feel powerful and succeed in their life's efforts. In the study of martial arts is found a deep love for life.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ending Domestic Violence.</p>
<p>Mind Body Spirit Martial Arts (MBSMA) is an organization that serves our  communities by providing education and opportunities for everyone to  feel powerful and succeed in their life&#8217;s efforts. In the study of  martial arts is found a deep love for life. Our goals are to unite  martial arts instructors across the state to serve as a guide to  understanding what real <strong>power,</strong> <strong>peace, and family </strong>are in life.</p>
<p>Explore our site to learn about ways to make a difference for  yourself and your community. Learn about how to make a difference in  your own life by our mentorship programs with affiliated social programs  near you. Take a Tour through MBSMA.</p>
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