January 7, 2019

Neil linsdell

Why is Mindfulness Important For Kids?

January 7, 2019

Neil linsdell

Mind Over Matter Karate is a dojo based in North York, Toronto, Ontario. We teamed up with Mindfulness Without Borders to talk about the importance of mindfulness for kids, especially as they grow up.

August 31, 2018

Neil linsdell

Setting the Record Straight: Myths & Misconceptions About Karate

August 31, 2018

Neil linsdell

Setting the Record Straight: Myths & Misconceptions About Karate

Mind Over Matter follows the Kagami Shin style of karate. We set the record straight on myths and misconceptions about karate.

August 27, 2016

Neil linsdell

How to Win Even When You Lose - focus on the journey

August 27, 2016

Neil linsdell

You see, winning or losing is a choice we make, not something external done onto us. It’s also a process, not a destination. Winning even when we lose has to do with being mindful about the process rather than being stuck on the destination or on a particular outcome.

August 27, 2016

Neil linsdell

An Accidental Commitment to a Healthier Life

August 27, 2016

Neil linsdell

I remember being a kid and bringing up the subject of learning a martial art once or twice, but the idea was quickly dismissed by my parents so I simply let it go. But every once in a while, I still thought about it with regret. Why didn't I stand up for what I wanted?

August 26, 2016

Neil linsdell

My Perspective as an Adult Karate-Ka

August 26, 2016

Neil linsdell

Being an adult learner going to Kagami Shin Kai (KSK) is an insightful experience for me. Never in my dreams did I think that karate training would be part of my daily life. Coming to KSK has become an exciting routine for me.

August 26, 2016

Neil linsdell

Body Talk: Using Words to Explain Not Using Words

August 26, 2016

Neil linsdell

By changing your posture for two minutes, your testosterone (the dominance hormone) level increases and your cortisol (the stress hormone) decreases. These hormonal changes in turn cause you to feel more comfortable, be more assertive, and be more confident.