In today’s episode of Living Strong Adventures, Peter Liciaga’s AI assistant for today, Douglas, steps in to deliver a heartfelt reflection as Peter prepares for his second hip replacement surgery. Guided by Peter’s words, insights, and philosophy, Douglas explores the essential qualities of courage and patience needed to navigate the long road of recovery.

Peter shares how embracing challenges with a warrior’s mindset and trusting the process can transform setbacks into opportunities for growth. With inspiration drawn from Peter’s 50+ years in martial arts, this episode will leave you reflecting on your own journey and the small steps that lead to strength and resilience.

Tune in to hear Peter’s message of encouragement and discover how to stay courageous, stay patient, and, as always, live strong. Don’t forget to follow Peter’s journey at PeterLiciaga.com for more insights, reflections, and updates on his return to the mats in January 2025!

In this episode of the Living Strong Adventures podcast, Peter Liciaga—your old martial arts guy from the Bronx—reflects on the final preparations for his second hip replacement surgery. Delivered by his AI voice assistant, "Nick," Peter shares his thoughts on isolation, preoperative decolonization, and the importance of mindfulness as he approaches this milestone in his 10-year journey to full double hip replacements.

He also discusses how Living Strong principles like patience, humility, and meditation have guided him through this process and his plans for recovery, including returning to teaching in just seven days. Don’t miss this inspiring and practical look at overcoming life’s challenges with strength and grace.

Visit Peter’s website community feed for more insights on his 100-plus Living Strong principles and updates on his journey, including his upcoming return to teaching in 2025!

In this heartfelt reflection, Peter Liciaga—husband, father, grandfather, martial artist, and lifelong student—shares his thoughts on the transformative power of dedication, commitment, and being present. On the eve of his second hip replacement and the weekend before Thanksgiving, Peter explores how these values shape his relationships, guide his journey of personal growth, and anchor him in the challenges of life. From the evolving dynamics of a 35+ year marriage to the lessons of fatherhood and the joys of being a new grandfather, this reflection is a poignant reminder to embrace the present moment while striving toward personal evolution.

In this episode of Living Strong Adventures, Peter Liciaga dives into the power of creating healthy habits and building strong connections to prepare for life’s challenges. Inspired by a conversation with Troy Hofmann of Restore Physical Therapy, Peter reflects on how habits like daily movement, balanced nutrition, and mindfulness can serve as a safety net when adversity strikes.

Peter also highlights the critical role of trusted professionals in guiding us through tough times and shares his personal journey of recovery after hip replacement surgery. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your body, mind, or community, this episode offers actionable advice and heartfelt inspiration to help you live strong—no matter what comes your way.

Tune in, take notes, and start building a life of resilience, health, and purpose today!

In this heartfelt episode of Living Strong Adventures, Peter Liciaga reflects on the challenges parents and grandparents face in guiding their families through life’s struggles. Drawing from his own journey of pain, resilience, and recovery, Peter shares powerful insights about stepping into the arena of life—not just for ourselves, but for the children and grandchildren who are watching us closely.

Discover how small wins can lead to big changes, why leading by example is more powerful than words, and how martial arts principles like discipline, focus, and resilience can transform both your life and your family’s future.

Plus, Peter invites you to take the first step toward living strong with 30 Days of Free Martial Arts Training at Action Karate in Mount Laurel, NJ. Visit PeterLiciaga.com for details and start your journey today.

It’s time to rise, inspire, and embrace the arena of life. Let’s make today count.

In this episode of Living Strong Adventures, we dive into the heart of what it means to be an everyday warrior. This isn’t about fighting or competition—it’s about empowering moms, dads, and grandparents to live with confidence, discipline, and strength in the moments that matter most. Discover how martial arts principles can help you navigate life’s challenges with mental resilience and spiritual clarity, regardless of your fitness level or shape.

Plus, learn about my upcoming 2025 sessions designed specifically for the "executives" of our families—the leaders who guide, nurture, and inspire their loved ones every day. Tune in, reflect, and take the first step on your journey to living strong!

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In this episode of Living Strong Adventures, we explore the transformative power of resilience, forged in the arena of life’s challenges. Drawing from my journey through ten years of physical pain, emotional turmoil, and eventual triumph through hip replacement surgeries, I reflect on how discomfort can become a stepping stone to strength. Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt’s "Man in the Arena," I share personal lessons from my Bronx roots, Broadway stages, and martial arts training that have shaped my commitment to teaching resilience and empowerment on the mats in 2025.

Step into the arena with me as we dare to embrace pain, find purpose, and live strong.

In today’s episode of Living Strong Adventures, Peter Liciaga reflects on a profound lesson inspired by Rickson Gracie’s Comfort in Darkness and The Courage to Be Disliked: when you own the moment, you own your life. Drawing from his journey growing up in the Bronx, decades of martial arts training, and his ongoing recovery from hip surgery, Peter explores the power of the present. He shares insights on balancing the lessons of the past and hope for the future while emphasizing that true strength is found in embracing the now. Tune in to discover how owning your moments can transform your life—on and off the mats.