Kick Like A Girl

 Hello Everyone!  I am so excited to annouce that I have launched a new Instagram account that combines Kick Like A Girl Safety Tips with my passion to end bullying. This new initiative is called Opperation B.O.W. and you can find it linked below on Instagram.  Click Here!  

 Don't get me wrong, I love social media ALOT however, it is important to make sure we are being safe while posting!

 

 When I went to college my older sister wrote me a long list of what to do and what to definitely not do. I am so thankful to have had a big sister who has always looked out for me, but for those of you who are on or headed to campus, and may not have a big sister (or just want some sisterly safety tips,) this one is for you. 

 

 As you may have read in my first ever post, "Let Me Introduce Myself". I have been practicing martial arts, especially Taekwondo since I could walk. However, my relationship with the sport has changed throughout my years of participation. When I was little, it was just something I did with little thought or care. When I got older it was my primary sport and the main focus of my life. However, after I had to have hip surgery my sophomore year of high school my relationship with the sport became very strained. I could no longer compete to the level I was at previously and despite my many efforts to find a new way to enjoy the activity I spent a majority of my life doing, I felt hopeless.  It was about six months after my life changing surgery that I found Taekwondo in a completely new way. I retired from my competition days and became an instructor and coach. At first I felt left behind by my teammates, watching them compete as I sat behind them cheering. But as I came to the ...