“How a Middle-Aged Princess Became a Warrior Queen”
Show Notes with Links:
- We met at The Book Nook run by author Jerry Fabyanic during the Georgetown Christmas Market
- While doing the “Doctor Dance,” Cheryl was told she was too old for school and labeled a chronic pain patient
- I ask if she was born with the no-quit spirit and she talks about her ancestors and the line of resilient people (including her father who couldn’t speak English when he immigrated to the U.S. with his parents)
- She is the 3rd of 5 girls
- Cheryl started Martial arts after years of her acupuncturist’s haranguing, at the age of 47
- In 20 years of teaching, Cheryl is her sensei’s first female black belt
- I ask why she was anxious after the release of The Reluctant Ninja: How a Middle-Aged Princess Became a Warrior Queen
- How does Cheryl respond to those who are critical of her work?
- Great humor in the book! Cheryl talks about being called “light in the ass,” and a time when she “missed” a high thigh skin grab (and grabbed something else!)
- We talk about leadership lessons and why her sensei was often unreasonably difficult
- For women who are interested in martial arts but who have reason to protect their bones (such as someone with osteoporosis), Cheryl suggests Tai Chi
- Cheryl talks about how to avoid an attack: Evade/Deflect/Redirect
- After reading a passage about Cheryl’s love of ballet, I ask her if she had to give up one (ballet or martial arts), which would she give up?
- Cheryl talks about her supportive husband and how he was stunned by her performance
- Cheryl host the Femininja Podcast
- Her first book, Forever Fit and Flexible is also available
- Contact Cheryl if you’re interested in learning more about how to find the warrior spirit within you and how to pick a dojo/school that will work for you.
- Cherylilov.com
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