E. Paul Zehr's Blog, page 14

First, Cause Pain

The martial arts concept of graduated response can also be used to give others latitude to alter behaviors before we apply severe reprimand or caustic criticism.

Eyes, Feet, Posture, Power: Look Before You Leap

Efficient application of the maxim "eyes, feet, posture, power" goes far beyond physical technique, all the way to improving interpersonal interactions and life ambitions.

Wonder Woman in the Ring: MMA Fighter Sarah Kaufman

Mixed martial arts fighter Sarah Kaufman shares thoughts on life in the ring and the importance of role models like Wonder Woman.

Pursuing Perfection Is the Point

We place too much emphasis on results when the only thing we can really control is the process. The journey is the key especially when the destination truly cannot be reached​.

Sports Are Games Played by Humans

Sports are played basically everywhere--but they aren't played at crime scenes. Time to push back on instant replay and slow-motion dissection of every event.

Sports Are Games Played By Humans

Sports are played basically everywhere--but they aren't played at crime scenes. Time to push back on instant replay and slow-motion dissection of every event.

Karate Kicking to a Song by Sia

This is a story about a woman you haven’t heard of who influenced a girl you probably don’t know but who did something with a singer you’ve certainly seen.

Ignorance Is Not Bliss & Won't Make Concussions Go Away

The world? Not flat. Smoking? Causes cancer. Heavy collisions in sport? Cause concussions. Major sports leagues need to stop assessing blame and invest in solutions.

Watching Football Is a First World Guilty Pleasure

Many of us will tune into the upcoming Super Bowl. Enjoy it for what it is but also respect what these players go through. And see if there isn't a bit of guilt there too.

Wonderful Wickenheiser Inspired Greatness in Girls

An Olympic hockey champion and female trailblazer has retired. Hayley's interview in "Project Superhero" is excerpted here.