Welcome to Episode #42 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Relax! The Worst Advice in Martial Arts.” We all hear about the negative effects of stress, but what about the negative effects of relaxation? Is there a dark side to taking it easy? In this episode, a story about how being “chill” almost…
Category: MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.
5 Tips for Flexibility Without Stretching in the Martial Arts
Flexibility in the martial arts is important. But finding time to stretch isn’t always easy. Don’t worry! In this video, I share five tips to help you develop flexibility even without stretching. For a written summary of the video, check out the article below. Either way, keep stretching your limits, my friend! 🙂 5 Tips…
Bad Head Movement: A Dangerous Martial Arts Mistake
Moving the head in the martial arts is a must. But there’s a big difference between good head movement and bad head movement! In this video, I reveal the bad habit that causes many martial artists to beat themselves up when they train. If the video won’t load, you can find a summary of the…
Side Kick Tips for Sparring and Fighting
Knowing how to side kick is one thing… knowing how to use it is another! In this video, I share two simple rules that have helped me land more side kicks. I hope they help you, too! If the video doesn’t play, you can find a summary below. Happy kicking! 🙂 Side Kick Tips for…
Round Kick Drill for Pivot Power
Want to add more power to your round kick? Then work on your pivot! Here’s a simple drill to get you started. If the video doesn’t play, you’ll find a summary below. Happy kicking! Round Kick Drill for Pivot Power There are many, many ways to throw a round kick or turning kick. You can…
How to Give Good Advice
Good advice is like gold—valuable, but hard to find. Bad advice is like dirt… or manure. It’s everywhere and stinks. Which is why I hate practicing martial arts in front of other people. I hate practicing in front of other people because there’s always somebody with something to say. Yes, once in a while, someone…
Punching Drill for Better Timing in Martial Arts
Want a simple punching drill to help you master timing? You got it! In this video, I share one of my favorite punching drills. You can apply it to sparring, self-defense, and even practicing kata or forms. If the video doesn’t play, there’s a summary below. The time is now… try it! A Punching Drill…