Coaching
potential-unfolding, grounded in martial arts philosophy
For organizations and individuals: trust, encouragement, and meaning — paired with simple embodied practice.
A short story (so you can feel the work)
For almost two decades, I have been teaching people of all ages at a traditional, non-contact taekwondo school that I have led since 2007, as well as in public schools through DOPDA. I’ve watched children grow into calm young adults and leaders learn to withstand pressure without becoming hardened. To me, a master's task isn't to stand above people; it's to walk beside them and create conditions in which they can discover their own strength.
Coaching follows the same principle. First, we slow down. Softer jaw, wider base, longer exhale. Then we ask better questions. We consider the human factors surrounding the problem, such as the team, partners, finances, users and family, and try one micro-practice to change how the next conversation begins. Two weeks later, the outcome is often simple: 'Same pressure, different posture. I could set a kind boundary without the usual fight.' This isn't about importing a method; it's about realising potential you already have — with practice, you can recognise and maintain it. (This stance of equal dignity and invitation runs through my work and my book.)
Bring balance and presence to your event.
