Who is Chris?

Hosted podcast for many years: Cup of Tao
Authored two books
Former psychotherapist
Former Martial Arts/Self-Defense Instructor
Former Public Speaker / Topic Expert
Past Skills as an Artist / Graphic Arts Designer


Read my book!

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Accepting Life on Life’s Terms

Available wherever you read books!   

Available in: printed, digital, and audio-book formats!

Contains glimpses of wisdom influenced by Native American philosophy, Stoicism, and many principles from Taoism.

This is life wisdom that Chris has used to help countless clients! 

Find out what Chris has shared with both professionals and clients for many years!

Cup of Tao (podcast)

Listen where you hear great podcasts! Available on most podcast platforms!

Chris has hosted Cup of Tao for many years.

Cup of Tao is Ancient wisdom for modern times!

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Aiki Judo / Empty Gi style

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Learn about a style of the martial art of Judo that is commonly referred to as “empty gi” or “empty jacket.”

It is like fighting an empty jacket! A unique style that can be used for self-defense – utilizing an opponents energy against the opponent!

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Did you know that Chris did many great works of art?

Chris had experience using pencils, inks, oil paints, acrylics, pastels, and digital art.

Check out the art gallery!

BLOG – “My Thoughts…”

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A few words about the CMC logo: In early 2025, I created a new logo. CMC is at the top (representing myself – Chris McClish), but at the center is the Yin Yang symbol. I am not at the center, the cycle of life is (day/night, creation/loss, etc). An arrow going forward represents movement, despite what life throws in my way. A medicine wheel surrounds the circle of life which represents: balance, interconnection, and the cyclical nature of life. There are many earth colors, representing being grounded, connected to the earth, sky and elements. Feathers and beads represent my heritage, my creativity, and my desire to be flexible vs rigid.



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