Self-defense from a knife attack is not a comfortable subject… which is why most people don’t talk about it. Many martial artists avoid the topic, too! That’s because knife defense is very difficult. The fact is if you train with a knife, you’re going to lose… a lot! And since most people train in martial…
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How to Spot a Bad Self-Defense Teacher
Do you know the difference between a good self-defense teacher and a bad self-defense teacher? A bad self-defense teacher makes fighting seem easy. Don’t believe the hype! Fighting for your life is not easy. That’s why it’s called fighting. In this video, I offer a reality check for anyone who has ever studied with a…
Finish Strong: How To Get Things Done
I admit it–martial artists can be a wacky bunch. Allow me to share an example… One night, during an Aikido class, my teacher demonstrated how to defend against a knife attack. She called up a student and handed him a wooden knife, then gave the cue to attack… The student stuck out his arm, thrusting…
#16: How to Get Things Done [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #16 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, How to Get Things Done! Setting goals is one thing…finishing them is another! What keeps us from accomplishing everything we set out to do? No more stalling! No more procrastinating! Listen in as we talk about how to finish strong and how to…