I am a Remedial Masseur and Shiatsu Therapist who has been working in the Fitness/Healthcare industry since 1994. I have also been training in Fudoshin Martial Arts since 1982.
I enjoy reading and discussing health, history, philosophy and martial arts.
I have an education background in Writing and Editing as well as psychology and enjoy Desktop Publishing and writing articles when I can for various groups and/or publications. On occasion, I have been contracted to produce learning materials and resource guides for companies.
Being a father and husband have sahred various challenges and joys which I look forward to every day.
My passion is ...
Martial Arts
I know too much about ...
Star Trek
My parents always told me ...
Always do what you think is right
My childhood ambition ...
Become an Astronomer or Paleontologist
Why I write ...
I love writing, it is sharing parts of me with people.
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
Ki in daily life-Koichi Tohei, lots of Ben Harper lately and Acupuncture Manual by Syuridakar.
My first job ...
Pharmaceutical delivery boy (on my bike) for those who couldn't come down to the chemist.
My best moment ...
Finishing my 1st Kyu Fudoshin Karate grading.
My inspiration ...
Nyree, my daughter Jasmine, my father, my godfather and the masters of the old ways of Martial Arts.
Losing weight. It is one of those things that many people seem to have the answer for but still we are faced with the majority of the western population being either overweight or unhappy about it. The thing one needs to understand is that everyone is different, and so slightly different approaches need to be taken for each person. I have been involved in the healthcare and sports industries for the last 12 years. I have trained and consulted with many people, as well as studied both traditional and modern approaches to health and well being. There is a simple equation that most people rea...
More..Darren Ball
Seaford, Victoria AU
Member since: October 2006
Articles Written: 4