You love martial arts. You want to practice. But fitting practice time into your schedule isn’t always easy. Or is it? Let me ask you a question… Are you too busy to go to the bathroom? Probably not. So, what if you practiced your martial arts every time you visited the bathroom? Stop laughing—I’m trying…
Category: MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.
Two Questions To Be a Martial Arts Master
You show up to class. You work hard. But it takes more than consistent practice to become a martial arts master—you also need guidance. Guidance from whom? If you’re lucky, you’ll have great teachers who will put you on track and keep you on track to becoming the best you can be. Great teachers will…
How to Insult Someone in Martial Arts
I admit it—I talk trash. Lots of it. To me, trash talk is just another weapon to break down my opponent’s focus and confidence. But if you really want to know how to insult someone in the martial arts, let me share a little secret… Pay them a compliment. Here’s how it works… My brother…
Death Grip: Just Let Go…and Win!
I used to think the term “death grip” referred to a grip so powerful it could cause someone’s death. But it’s the opposite. A death grip is a desperate attempt to control something that is causing you harm. It’s holding on for dear life when every other option has failed. I had a real-life death…
Martial Arts Is NOT Like Riding a Bike
I’m a patient man. Really. But there’s a special kind of martial artist out there who really irks me. Who is it? The former martial artist. Someone who trained as a kid, or a couple years in college, or a few months as an adult, then quit. If you quit martial arts, so be it….
Breaking Down in Martial Arts
Breaking down in the martial arts is not uncommon. Screaming, swearing, crying, storming off… I’ve seen it all. In this short video, I’ll tell you why breaking down is actually a reason to be proud, not embarrassed. For a few more thoughts, take a look at the article below. Keep crying! 🙂 Breaking Down and…
What Is The Best Martial Art?
When people ask me, “What is the best martial art style?” I always answer with a question— “The best martial art for whom?” You mean for you? Your grandmother? An eight-year-old kid? Is this person strong or frail? Aggressive or shy? Is this person blind? Did they lose a leg in a bear attack? How…