Are you kicker? If so, I’ve got a kicking drill that’s going to make you a better fighter on the mats, in the ring, or on the street. If the video doesn’t play, you can find a summary below. Happy kicking! The Problem… Many martial artists throw solid kicks, but then let their foot fall…
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How To Punch Harder Using a Wall
We all want to punch harder. But not so fast! When you focus on adding speed and power to your strikes, you may be neglecting something more important—proper alignment! FACT: If your arm and body aren’t lined up properly behind a punch, not only won’t you be delivering maximum power, you’ll be in danger of…
How To Land More Punches In a Fight
Learning how to punch is one thing. Learning how to land punches is another. In this video, I explain how to land more punches whether you’re sparring or in a real fight. The good news is that the secret to landing more punches comes down to fixing just one bad habit… …the bad news is…
3 Stupid Martial Arts Injuries
Some martial arts injuries are unavoidable, but others are just plain stupid! In this video, I discuss three stupid martial arts injuries and how to avoid them. If the video won’t play, you’ll find a summary below. Train safely! Stupid Injury #1: Spraining or jamming your fingers In the martial arts, your hands not only…
Two Questions To Be a Martial Arts Master
You show up to class. You work hard. But it takes more than consistent practice to become a martial arts master—you also need guidance. Guidance from whom? If you’re lucky, you’ll have great teachers who will put you on track and keep you on track to becoming the best you can be. Great teachers will…
Sparring with the Ocean
To be a great martial artist, you need sparring partners. Great sparring partners. That’s why almost every summer, I travel to Wrightsville Beach, NC, to face the greatest sparring partner of all time—the ocean. Here’s a short video sharing one lesson I learned. But you might like hearing more details below. Sparring the Ocean Here’s…
How to Insult Someone in Martial Arts
I admit it—I talk trash. Lots of it. To me, trash talk is just another weapon to break down my opponent’s focus and confidence. But if you really want to know how to insult someone in the martial arts, let me share a little secret… Pay them a compliment. Here’s how it works… My brother…