The palm heel strike is a simple and effective self-defense technique. Unfortunately, when I see many people practicing the palm heel strike, they actually make it look awkward and ineffective! Here’s one quick tip to make sure that your palm heel strike is not only devastating, but safe. If the video won’t play, there’s a…
Category: MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.
How to Take the Back in a Fight with Stephan Kesting
Learning how to “take the back” or get behind a bad guy is a crucial skill. In this video, Stephan Kesting will show you one of the most effective ways to do it. Remember Stephan? Stephan is the founder of Grapplearts.com and Self Defense Tutorials.com. He was also kind enough to make a video with…
How to Breakfall and Take a Throw for Self-Defense
In my video about how to roll on the ground, I commented that if I got shoved backwards, I probably wouldn’t slap the ground. Some folks had questions about that, so allow me to share a few more thoughts on how to breakfall for self-defense. Video and article below! How to Breakfall for Self-Defense In…
How to Stretch for High Kicks in Martial Arts
People always ask me how to stretch so they can kick higher. Unfortunately, as I admitted in my video, Flexibility Without Stretching, I don’t really stretch that much. Don’t worry! I still have a stretching technique to share from my old Taekwondo days. This simple, but effective exercise worked great for me back then and…
Fix Your Spinning Back Kick and Turning Side Kick
The spinning back kick is one of the most powerful strikes in the martial arts… but only if you throw it correctly! In this video, I share one simple tip to help make your spinning back kick the best it can be. You can either play the video or read a summary below. Then go…
#47: Whining and Complaining [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #47 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Whining and Complaining.” Okay, I admit it—I like to talk. But if you ever catch me whining and complaining, do me a favor and slap me in the face! But before you do, give me one chance to whine and complain about people…
Reduce Fear in Sparring and Fighting
The question of how to reduce fear in sparring or a real-life fight is a common one. That’s because it’s completely natural to be afraid of getting hurt, crippled, or killed. So, how can martial artists increase their confidence not just in class, but out there in the real world? Well, I’ve got two tips…