There are many good reasons to practice Karate and the martial arts… but what would you say is the heart and soul of your training? Here’s my answer. Let me know yours! The Heart and Soul of Karate The heart of the martial arts is self-defense. Your training should strengthen your commitment and capability to…
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Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.
Tae Kwon Do: Martial Art, Sport, or Circus?
Tae Kwon Do was my first style. Park Jong Soo ITF Tae Kwon Do, to be exact. We worked on deep stances, hip rotation, self-defense, and living with indomitable spirit. When I moved to California, I looked for a new school and discovered WTF Tae Kwon Do. Walking stances? No head punches? Olympic sport? How…
The 4 Levels of Knowledge in Martial Arts…and Everything Else!
They say knowledge is power. But they’re wrong. If knowledge was power, then— Anyone who reads a book about Karate would be a master. Anyone who watches a video about Tae Kwon Do would be a world champion. Anyone who shows Grandma how to do an arm bar could be tapped out after Sunday dinner….
Faith: The Knockout Secret to Success
If I told you the secret to success in every area of your life is faith, what would you say? My friends smile politely and find an excuse to head for the door. Why? Because when we hear the word “faith”, we usually think about religion… which is a big mistake! Forget about religion for…
One Move Workout: Get Results On Your Worst Day!
You’re tired. You’re sore. You’re busy. You just don’t feel like it. There are so many excuses to skip the gym, or Karate class, and miss a workout. Then what happens? You feel like a loser. You swear you’ll make it up next week. Or maybe you think about quitting workouts altogether. Stop torturing yourself!…
Master Teacher: Are You Giving Students Your Best?
“Master” is a term frequently used in the martial arts. While no one talks about a master accountant, master salesman, or master nurse, it is common to refer to a teacher of karate, kung fu, or BJJ, as a “master”. But master of what exactly? Mastery implies the ability to demonstrate basic and advanced techniques…
Self-Defense Story: The Blonde Haired Warrior
People sometimes ask me how much training they need to be effective in a self-defense situation. My answer? None. Zip. Fact: Men, women, and children defend themselves every day with no training whatsoever. Sure, the news blasts you with stories about the crimes that get committed…but what about the crimes that don’t get committed? The…