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Category: MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING

Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.

Why I Quit Tae Kwon Do

Posted on August 3, 2015December 22, 2019 by Ando Mierzwa

My first formal martial arts training was in Tae Kwon Do. I stayed long enough to earn my first black belt… but I never wore it! Instead, I went looking for a different art. Why? I’ve received that question in a couple of emails since my interview on the Martial Thoughts Podcast with Jaredd Wilson….

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Side Kick Tips for Power and Balance

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Ando Mierzwa

Bad side kicks. You see them everywhere… Movies, commercials, fitness classes… even in kickboxing and martial arts classes! Models, actors, and wanna-bes all throwing side kicks with their knee crooked, toes sticking up, and sometimes even their tongue hanging out. Side kick like that in a real fight and you’ll get dropped on your head….

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Are You Really Trying Your Best?

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Ando Mierzwa

I love teaching. Handing down the martial arts wisdom that was handed down to me to the next generation of enthusiastic, hard-working, dedicated students is a responsibility that I take seriously. I’d actually call it a sacred duty. But there’s a huge problem—finding enthusiastic, hard-working, dedicated students is not an easy task! Most students quit….

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How to Hit a Heavy Bag – Part 2

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Ando Mierzwa

If your martial arts training doesn’t include hitting a heavy bag, you’re making a mistake. Here’s why– Bags don’t lie! A heavy bag will test your timing, challenge your balance, and put pressure on your posture. If something isn’t right, you’ll know about it. It might even hurt! To help get more out of the…

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Car Workout for BJJ and Martial Arts

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Ando Mierzwa

If you’ve seen my video, Towel Workout for Martial Artists, you know there is always a way to fit martial arts training into your day. If you need another example, check out this car workout! If the video doesn’t play, you’ll find a short summary below. Either way, check it out! Car Workout for BJJ…

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3 Martial Arts Moves You Can Do Every Day

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Ando Mierzwa

No time to train? Ridiculous! There’s always time to train. Sometimes it’s just a matter of working exercises into what you’re doing already. In that spirit, here are three martial arts moves you can do every day. The good news? They require no sweat, no equipment, and no extra time! A WORD OF CAUTION: All…

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Be a Better Martial Artist!

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Posted on June 13, 2015April 14, 2017 by Ando Mierzwa

Click here to take the 7-Day Martial Arts Challenge!

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