Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman

Attack Life Not Others

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We all have an enemy within ourselves that must be defeated. Don't deny that. Realize it. Accept it. Own it. Learn to focus that energy and become a powerful, peaceful warrior — a better, stronger person. Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman, lifelong martial artists, kick around things like 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, and more — in a way that's appreciated by everyone. Martial artist or not, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. Together, we'll 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙀, 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨!

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Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman

Episodes

Ep 006 - 6 Different Curriculums Developed Over A Lifetime 04.04.2018 5:04

With multiple styles of martial arts blended into one (or "mixed" as some would say, therefore the term "MMA" — mixed martial arts), Sensei Hoover has developed 6 different formats designed for the specific needs of each particular age group: Pre-K Format (Ages 4 & 5) Kids Format (Ages 6 – 9) Junior I Format (Ages 10 – 12) Junior II Format (Ages 13 – 17) Adult Format (Age 18+) Traditional Adult Fo...

Ep 005 - Not A Savings Plan or Retirement Program 29.03.2018 4:39

In a recent "mat chat" Sensei Hoover asked students of the Junior class 3 questions: Why are you here? What is the enemy of greatness? Who ate nine? Hear their answers, along with his take on those questions. Also, Sensei shares his thoughts on when it comes to things that matter — things that have value — they must be maintained to keep that value. Not just in the martial arts, but life in genera...

Ep 004 - Fundraiser to Honor the Florida HS Victims 21.03.2018 11:02

Registration Deadline is April 7th | Register by sending an email to: HKAfundraiser@gmail.com "Whatever the problem, be part of the solution." The world needs great leaders like these amazing HKA high school students. February 14, 2018 marked a day of sorrow and frustration in our nation. This was the day Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida was brutally attacked in a school shootin...

Ep 003 - A Peaceful Warrior 21.03.2018 3:53

Martial arts are about discipline, respect, control, confidence, and awareness — along with strength of mind and body. Defending oneself physically is only a last resort. A person with these qualities and this mindset is a Peaceful Warrior.

Ep 002 - The Belts 21.03.2018 6:50

The belt system in martial arts. How did it start? How do you know when it's time to test for the next belt? Is it up to you or your instructor? Martial arts are about the development of the individual. You are competing against yourself, not anyone else. Belts certainly have a place, especially with younger students — however, at HKA belts don't represent "time attended." It's perfection of skill...

Ep 001 - Welcome to the HKA Podcast 21.03.2018 4:07

For Sensei Tim Hoover and those around him, the martial arts are a way of life. "Attack Life, Not Others" — Hoover Karate Academy's podcast — is an insight into that life. By listening and subscribing, you'll gain a better understanding of HKA, the martial arts in general, and Sensei Hoover's reality-based, eclectic system — Kwon Ryu Fu Chi Do . You'll also see that mind, body, spirit, balance, lo...