Welcome to Episode #78 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “My First Fight.” When I was seven years old, my babysitter set me up to fight another kid in the neighborhood. Surprise! Even though the situation was totally ridiculous, the lessons I learned from that fight have stayed with me to this day….
Category: MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.
What is the Best Kicking Range for Self-Defense?
What is the best kicking range for self-defense? Or is that question really just a mental trap? Here’s a concept you may not have considered from Sifu Matt Ember of Rising Fist Kung Fu. For more advice from Sifu Matt, check out our podcast interview together— Interview with Sifu Matt Ember But for now, check…
How to Land More Kicks in Sparring
Would you like to land more kicks? Are you tired of sparring and missing by just an inch or two? Well, here’s a simple drill that might help. It’s simple, but not easy! 🙂 Give it a try and let me know if it works for you! How to Land More Kicks in Sparring If…
Palm Heel Strike or Punch in a Real-Life Fight?
Should you use a palm heel strike or a punch in a real-life self-defense situation? This is a common debate in martial arts circles. Let’s see if we can solve it! Check out the video or the summary below! 🙂 Palm Heel Strike or Punch? If you saw my video, How to Punch in a…
How to Stop Brain Damage in the Martial Arts
Worried about brain damage? You should be! Conversations about CTE and secondary impact syndrome are common nowadays, whether you’re talking about football, youth soccer, or martial arts. So, before you head off to your next martial arts class, let me share my thoughts and advice to help you protect yourself from brain injuries. Train smart,…
How to Front Kick with Speed and Power
The front kick—either a front snap kick or front thrust kick—is usually the first kick you learn to throw in the martial arts… but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it better! Here’s a challenging exercise that will not only help you add more speed and power to your front kick, it’ll also make it…
How to Keep Your Hands Up When You Kick!
Do you keep your hands up when you throw a kick? Take another look! Dropping the guard—either one hand or both—is a very common bad habit. Let me share a simple drill to help keep your hands up while you’re throwing kicks. Video and summary below! How to Keep Your Hands Up Hold on—before you…