So, you want to work out and you don’t want to quit. Okay—here come eight tips to help you stay motivated and stick to it. You can watch the video below or scroll down for the transcript. Either way, don’t give up! Don’t Quit Working Out! How to Stay Motivated Tip # 1: Work out…
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#123: How to Build Courage in Martial Arts [Video Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #123 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How to Build Courage in Martial Arts.” Many people worry that they won’t have the courage to fight back against a real-life attacker… and that includes martial arts students! It makes sense, really. You can build strong muscles and practice cool moves all…
#119: Lighten Your Load – The Double-Weighted Error [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #119 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Lighten Your Load – The Double-Weighted Error.” The art of Tai Chi Chuan is often criticized (or even mocked) in modern martial arts circles. Of course, much of that criticism comes from people who have never researched or practiced the art whatsoever! Typically,…
#117: Bad Advice in the Martial Arts [Podcast]
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…
#115: How to Be a Good Judge in Martial Arts and Life [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #115 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How to Be a Good Judge.” Are you a good judge or a bad judge? In the martial arts (and in life!), I’ve definitely been both. But as I get older, I’d like to think I’m getting better at passing judgement. Whether we’re…
Is Cardio Kickboxing a Waste of Time for Self-Defense?
Cardio kickboxing is a popular form of exercise, but is it an effective form of self-defense? While some may think cardio kickboxing is just a dance class with puffy gloves, I say it deserves a little more respect. Let me know if you agree! You can watch the video below or scroll down for the…
#112: Lessons from Being Choked Out [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #112 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Lessons From Being Choked Out.” When I started training in the martial arts, I practiced a long list of moves to escape from chokes. No air, no problem… right? WRONG! It turned out that there’s a big difference between a “practice choke” and…