Marywood Professor Earns Two First-Place Finishes in First Martial Arts Tournament
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Dr. Michelle Ostroski, Assistant Professor and Director of MSW Field Education in Marywood University’s School of Social Work, earned two first-place finishes at the Tang Soo Do Alliance Fall Championship in Tunkhannock, Pa. The competition marked her first martial arts tournament.
Dr. Ostroski took first place in both forms and sparring, an exciting accomplishment that reflects her dedication to learning, discipline, and personal growth.
Beyond competition, martial arts offers benefits that extend to both physical and mental health. The practice encourages focus, resilience, confidence, and discipline while supporting physical fitness and overall well-being.
As a member of Marywood’s College of Health Sciences, Dr. Ostroski’s accomplishment also highlights the importance of looking at health as more than the absence of illness. Physical, mental, and emotional well-being all play an important role in living a healthy, balanced life.
Congratulations to Dr. Ostroski on her first tournament and an impressive two first-place finishes!
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