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Random thoughts: Harrisburg the Capital of the Commonwealth of PA

Random thought: I always thought that Pittsburgh was the Capital of Pennsylvania. I only recently learned that after moving to Harrisburg almost ten years ago. Just like many of us that think NYC is the capital of New York (it’s not it’s Albany). Or like Las Vegas is the capital of Nevada (it’s not it’s … Continue reading

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Review: Elite Gear BJJ Gear

So I love martial arts, I love martial arts movies and martial arts gear. I’ve been doing martial arts for 16+ years now. I am currently a second degree Judo black belt and also a black belt in Jui Jitsu so I’ve taken my fair share of beating, but I have given even more! Lol. … Continue reading

Top 5 Benefits of Coffee
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Top 5 Benefits of Coffee

Coffee is actually very healthy “Drink”. Coffee is loaded with nutrients that can improve your health. Primarily the antioxidants which help reduce free radicals in your blood stream. Also, who doesn’t like a “hot cup of JOE?” Studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases. Here are the Top … Continue reading

National Coffee Day go “Drink” some!!
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National Coffee Day go “Drink” some!!

NEW YORK – HAPPY National Coffee Day. Today three well know morning coffee shops are offering a free cup of coffee. McDonald, Dunkin Donuts will be offering small free cups of coffee and Starbucks is offering free shipping on coffee purchased online. Studies have shown the cognitive benefits of  moderate coffee drinking. If you have a … Continue reading

Do some Squats
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Do some Squats

Do some Squats. Beginners 2 set of 20 squats. Intermediate 4 set of 25 squats. Expert as many as you want Squats are great! Squats activate multiple muscle groups. Glutes, hamstring, quads, back muscles and core muscles. The endorphins produced after doing a couple of sets of squats will perk you right up. You’ll be happy how good … Continue reading

Do some Jumping Jacks.
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Do some Jumping Jacks.

Feeling down, “Do some Jumping Jacks.” Feeling sluggish, “Do some Jumping Jacks.” Feeling happy and healthy, “Do some Jumping Jacks.” We’ve all done jumping jacks in grade school. If not, what planet are you from?! This is just a reminder to do them. None the less, you should add these to your day! Get the blood … Continue reading

Judo and Beer
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Judo and Beer

Judo and Beer Hello all. Judo and beer, two words that make any judoka and beer-lover smile. Being a student of judo, beer and life, I came across a message board while doing some research. On this message board, there was a discussion of working-out, judo and beer. “Bing” goes the bell in my head. I decided to … Continue reading

How to address a Judo Shodan.
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How to address a Judo Shodan.

“How do I address a Judo Shodan?” Hello all. I hope you are in enjoying the season, it’s been pretty nice up here in the North East part of the US. I start todays post with a question. A question I received via my page, so today I try my best in answering it. I recently, after … Continue reading

Beer by State,
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Beer by State,

Hello all. This map of a nonscientific survey over 5,000, Americans shows that the nation’s favorite beers are a patchwork of both history and innovation: from based style wheat beers since 1995.  Yuengling being the oldest beer in America, and Blue Moon being brewed since  1995. Of course no matter your thoughts on Bud Light, it … Continue reading

Workout: Schedule this into your weekend.
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Workout: Schedule this into your weekend.

Life has been hectic, but whose life isn’t?! I have been adjusting to a new daily schedule and boy has it been difficult.  People tend to slow down and become lethargic at the end of the day because of the daily load of “to-dos”.  With longer hours in the day , thanks to Day light saving time … Continue reading