Welcome to Episode #117 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Bad Advice in the Martial Arts.” You get a lot of advice as a martial arts student… you probably give a lot of advice, too! But is it possible that all of that good advice is actually bad advice? In this episode, I’m…
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#82: Are Forms and Kata a Waste of Time in Martial Arts? [Video + Podcast]
Forms and kata… a functional, practical training tool in the martial arts or a big waste of time? Join me and special guest, Sifu Randy Brown, for a lively discussion on the pros and cons of forms training. We’ve both gone through through phases of LOTS of kata and NO kata, so I think you’ll…
How BJJ Improved My Stand-Up Fighting in Kung Fu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is famous for teaching effective self-defense on the ground, but is it possible that BJJ can also improve your stand-up fighting skills? YES! At least it sure helped me! Of course, martial artists love arguing about one style being better than another, but the way I see it— Each style gives you…
#74: Inspiration and Motivation [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #74 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Inspiration and Motivation.” Do your friends talk about getting into shape? Starting a business? Writing a book? Tell them to give up! Don’t worry—you’re still a good person. But you should know that there’s a right time to help and a wrong time…
#70: Catching Another Thief! [Podcast and Video]
Welcome to Episode #70 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Catching Another Thief.” Remember back in Episode #50 when I told you the story about how my wife and I helped catch a thief? Well, it happened again! I was a bit smarter this time, but still learned a HUGE lesson that I…
#64: Ritchie Yip Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #64 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. This episode is a wisdom-packed conversation with martial artist Ritchie Yip. Ritchie is the founder and head instructor of InFighting Training Centers based in Vancouver, BC. He also has a growing YouTube channel loaded with helpful content on fitness, kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu…
#58: Randy Brown Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #58 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. In this episode, I catch up with Sifu Randy Brown of Randy Brown Mantis Boxing. You may remember Sifu Randy from a couple of videos we made together. In case you missed them, here are the links… Tips to Manage Distance in a…