creative process – Michelle Folk Johnson

Alter Ego

In the Animal Spirit deck by aritst Kim Krans, which I purchased sometime around 2021, there is a card for the raccoon. Raccoon energy is about wearing a mask, about hiding, but it’s also playful. On the card, Krans mentions that many artists choose to wear masks in the form of an alter ego. SheContinue reading “Alter Ego”

Kids Martial Arts Classes?

This fall I’m considering teaching kids martial arts classes. A big sticking point that has kept me from teaching martial arts classes recently has been that I’m no longer part of a traditional martial arts school. This means that anything I teach kids will be sort of system-less, not part of a larger martial organization.Continue reading “Kids Martial Arts Classes?”

Formula for Success

I’ve been thinking of how to set up my martial arts teaching practice, and today I came up with a formula: The formula seems simple enough. I practice, I write about the practice, I share the writing, and I also share the practice. Sharing means on social media, on here, and with friends or studentsContinue reading “Formula for Success”

A Plan for Fall

Here we are in the last hot stretch of summer. Fall is zooming into view–the kids start school again in two weeks. This means a more consistent routine, no more stretches of lazy days for them. For me it means it’s time to plan out my fall routines. First and foremost, I’m hoping to leadContinue reading “A Plan for Fall”

Setting Up to Teach

I’m planning to teach Qigong workshops and classes this spring. I don’t have my own studio space in which to teach, so I will be looking for studio spaces that I can rent or use part-time. I had a plan to teach a two-hour workshop at a yoga studio near my home at the endContinue reading “Setting Up to Teach”