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Where You Place Your Attention Matters
I keep returning to this idea, not because it feels finished, but because it keeps proving itself. Where you place your attention matters. Not as a slogan or a belief, but as a lived reality. Attention shapes what we notice, how we respond, and ultimately how we experience being alive. Most of the time, attention isn’t something we place deliberately — it’s pulled. By urgency. By habit. By noise. By the constant suggestion that something else deserves our focus more than what

Nicholas Acri
Jan 153 min read


Self-Defense Is More Than Fighting: How Winter Teaches the Real Techniques
Ice, snow, and uneven ground expose gaps in balance, awareness, and structure long before a physical altercation ever would. That’s why this year’s Winter Safety Series focuses on something practical and often overlooked:
Movement, stability, and safe falling — the real self-defense skills we use every day.

Nicholas Acri
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Strategies for Strength Improvement and Growth Through Martial Arts and Ki Gong
Learn how martial arts and Ki Gong combine to build physical strength and mental resilience. From stance training to breath work, discover practical tips you can use today.

Nicholas Acri
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Embracing Self-Care Through Ki Gong
When life feels unbalanced, sometimes the best thing you can do is pause and breathe. Ki Gong offers a simple, powerful way to reconnect with your energy and restore inner calm. Discover how this ancient art can help you manage stress, find clarity, and bring harmony back into your daily routine — plus learn about our upcoming Art of Energy Balance seminar at Jae Nam Training Academy.

Nicholas Acri
Oct 28, 20253 min read
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