Welcome to Episode #111 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How to Make Martial Arts Techniques Work.” You see a move. You learn a move. You try a move… …but it doesn’t work! ARGH! So frustrating. The truth is, sooner or later, we all hit a wall in our training. We all get…
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Hard Sparring Tips for Martial Arts
Not everyone believes in hard sparring… but I do! In this video, I’ll share two important benefits of sparring, plus three tips to make sure you get the most out of your training time. Of course, safety is always the main goal in self-defense… and that includes during sparring. But if you can find a…
Train Naked to Improve Your Martial Arts Skills
Want to take your martial arts training to a new level? Try practicing naked! Yes, I said naked! Practicing in the nude will give you a whole new perspective on how you move your body. As a result, it can help you improve your balance, speed, and power. To be clear, I’m not telling you…
Do You Need Cardio for Self-Defense Training?
Strength, flexibility, cardio, explosiveness… it’s all important. But when it comes to self-defense training, which attribute should be your top priority? To get the most out of your practice time in the martial arts, you might want to consider my opinion. If you agree, let me know! If you don’t, let me know that, too!…
#101: You Are the Dojo [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #101 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “You Are the Dojo.” A few years ago, I made a video called, The World Is Your Dojo. The message—that you can learn anywhere, from anyone, at any time—is still a good one. However… …it’s not the whole story! In fact, I’d say…
Tip for a Strong Grip (and How to Stop Trigger Finger!)
We all want a strong grip. But if you’re not careful, you can end up with a weaker grip due to a “trigger finger”. That’s what happened to me. Don’t let it happen to you! If the video won’t play, click this link. Transcript below. Happy training! Tip for a Strong Grip TRANSCRIPT Howdy! Ando…
Martial Arts Home Training Mistake!
Nowadays, training alone in the martial arts is a must… but are you making a big home training mistake? Here’s how to fix it! Click the video below or scroll down for a summary. Then get back to training! 🙂 Home Training Mistake Bruce Lee said, “Boards don’t hit back.” Well, either do punching bags,…