Breaking down in the martial arts is not uncommon. Screaming, swearing, crying, storming off… I’ve seen it all. In this short video, I’ll tell you why breaking down is actually a reason to be proud, not embarrassed. For a few more thoughts, take a look at the article below. Keep crying! 🙂 Breaking Down and…
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Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.
What Is The Best Martial Art?
When people ask me, “What is the best martial art style?” I always answer with a question— “The best martial art for whom?” You mean for you? Your grandmother? An eight-year-old kid? Is this person strong or frail? Aggressive or shy? Is this person blind? Did they lose a leg in a bear attack? How…
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Teacher Burnout in Martial Arts
Teacher burnout is natural. When I think back to my school years, I remember catching almost every single teacher staring out the window contemplating whether to jump. Or so it seemed. My mother was a career teacher. So was my step-father. And most of their friends. They’ll all tell you how much they loved their…
Help! My Sparring Partner Is Out of Control!
An out of control sparring partner can cause you more harm than a real-life attacker. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Here are some tips to protect yourself on the mats and on the street. You can read the article, listen to the podcast, or watch a video summary. Stay safe! 🙂 How…
7 Lessons I Learned from Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee got me started in martial arts. But not for the reasons you might think. When I was a kid, I thought martial arts were stupid. Every kung fu and ninja movie I saw on TV was ridiculous. I never wanted to be Chuck Norris, Sho Kosugi, or a young Chinese man wearing robes…
One Trick to Be a Better Teacher of Martial Arts
If you’re a martial arts teacher, I bet this has happened to you. You’re watching a student spar—let’s call him Rodney. Rodney’s not doing well. So, you coach him— “Rodney! Relax, keep your hands up, bend your knees, move, combinations, keep your chin down, pressure!” Then what happens? Nothing. Rodney fixes nothing. It’s like he…