Tag Archives: Karate & Athletics

Thank God its Wednesday!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

   Thank God its Wednesday? Now that’s just weird you say. And in a way, I have to agree with you.       In the middle of a fight, it is hard to be thankful. In fact, you don’t have time to do anything except … Continue reading →

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Be Relentless In Personal Excellence & Public Service!

Posted on November 4, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Guts Is The Key Reader. This entry is intended to be both personal and inspirational. Personal, because it is about who I am by nature. And Inspirational, because the characteristic I am describing will help you also, and serve … Continue reading →

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Creativity – Let it Flow

Posted on May 8, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

   This BEAM (article) is the companion piece to “The Miracle of Creativity.” Here is the link to that article. https://gutsisthekey.com/2014/12/01/the-magic-of-creativity/      Many years ago, I was excited to live on and take care of a farm. The arrangement was … Continue reading →

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Slam is a little rough around the edges.

Posted on March 30, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

    Much of my earlier speaking background was as a preacher. Another huge part of my background has been being a rough and tumble guy. And for sure these experiences will always be a part of me. They say … Continue reading →

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Be a tough, tenacious tackler.

Posted on February 7, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

In most pursuits, basics are critical to success. This is true in many things and it is undeniably true in football. To succeed at the game, you must have tough, tenacious, tacklers. As a matter of fact, you must BE … Continue reading →

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Down is not bad, if it leads to up!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

Down is not always bad. A seed must go down in the ground, before it springs up into new life. Down can actually be a moment of re-birthing and re-energizing. The key is to look at it and treat it … Continue reading →

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Crash course for lady’s to be safe against Attack.

Posted on August 16, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

Because I have been in the martial arts for so many years, it is easy to forget that many people do not know simple self-defense rules to save their life.  I have used the techniques I know, in many times and places … Continue reading →

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Contraction And Expansion; a source of Shotokan Karate Power

Posted on June 3, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

Expansion and contraction is a powerful means to generate force in many ways in the physical world. Certainly this is so in #Shotokan karate.  The beginning karateka is taught the rudimentary crescent step. The step is composed of a circular … Continue reading →

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NOT SO SECRET FORMULA TO SUCCESS – 2

Posted on January 22, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

     Dear Guts is the key reader. Sometimes I revisit topics, I have written on in the past, because they are worthy of review and emphasis. This is one of those topics. In your personal and professional life; a … Continue reading →

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Athletic Competitive Spirit and Excellence in Youth

Posted on January 21, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

   For quite some time, I have built a great relationship with the head of the local high school athletic boosters. Kevan Callicutt is a young man, who puts his heart into everything he does. He is a great role … Continue reading →

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