If you practice self-defense techniques without moving your head, you’re asking for trouble, my friend! Here’s a simple head movement drill to help keep you safe! If the video doesn’t play, try this link! Head Movement Drill for Self-Defense TRANSCRIPT Howdy. Ando here from Happy Life Martial Arts. In my video, Don’t Be a Bobble…
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One Tip to Learn Martial Arts Faster
If you want to learn martial arts faster, do less, not more. That’s the advice from my longtime teacher, Sifu Matt Ember. You remember Sifu Matt. He also shared some advice on how to handle a bigger, stronger opponent. Which reminds me—did you take the Beer Ring Challenge yet? 🙂 For more good advice on…
Want to Improve Your Martial Arts? Train Outdoors!
Want a crazy tip to improve your martial arts skills? Train outdoors! Working out in a park or field is a must as far as I’m concerned. Check out this video or read the summary below to find out why. Then get up and go outside! 🙂 How to Improve Your Martial Arts: Train Outdoors…
Self-Defense Tips to Survive a Choke
I have a skinny neck, which means learning how to survive a choke is a must! If I’m not careful, it’s not difficult for my training partners and, God forbid, real-life attackers, to get their grubby little arms under my chin and choke me out. But before I tap—or possibly die—there are a couple of…
How to Block a Punch for Self-Defense
Learning how to block a punch is the first lesson in many martial arts. But should it be? Here’s some advice for anyone looking to get better at blocking and dodging punches and kicks. Let me know if you agree! If the video won’t play, scroll down for a loose transcript. Stay safe, my friend!…
How to Increase Your Speed for Martial Arts
If you’re looking to increase your speed, you’re not alone! I get more questions about speed and power in the martial arts than any other topics. I’ve already made a video about increasing power, How to Add Power to Your Punch, so now let’s talk about speed. Here come three quick tips plus one reality…
Self-Defense From a Knife Attack with Nick Drossos
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…