You’ve heard me say before that the world is your dojo. That’s why you shouldn’t be surprised to hear that I just got a Kung Fu lesson at the Grand Canyon! I hope you’ll take a moment to check out this video or read the transcript below. Either way, be on the lookout for martial…
Category: MARTIAL ARTS VIDEOS
Martial arts videos from Sensei Ando Mierzwa covering training tips for self-defense, sparring, fitness, and the psychology of fighting. All videos are also summarized for easy reading.
In addition to this growing collection of free online martial arts training videos, online martial arts lessons will be available soon!
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…
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…
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…
Forward Rolls for Self-Defense
Forward rolls in the martial arts are taught a lot of different ways… You might see the lead hand cutting across the hip or through the legs, for example. You might also see the back hand cutting across the hip or through the legs. Or maybe both arms are extended. Which is right? For me,…
How to Hook Punch with Power!
Do you know how to hook punch with power… and not injure your shoulder? I didn’t! I admit it… I once tore my shoulder throwing wild hooks—too wide, too hard. During rehab, I swore I’d never throw a hook again. But over time, I realized the problem wasn’t the hook punch, it was my lousy…