Welcome to Episode #111 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How to Make Martial Arts Techniques Work.” You see a move. You learn a move. You try a move… …but it doesn’t work! ARGH! So frustrating. The truth is, sooner or later, we all hit a wall in our training. We all get…
Category: MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.
Hard Sparring Tips for Martial Arts
Not everyone believes in hard sparring… but I do! In this video, I’ll share two important benefits of sparring, plus three tips to make sure you get the most out of your training time. Of course, safety is always the main goal in self-defense… and that includes during sparring. But if you can find a…
Train Naked to Improve Your Martial Arts Skills
Want to take your martial arts training to a new level? Try practicing naked! Yes, I said naked! Practicing in the nude will give you a whole new perspective on how you move your body. As a result, it can help you improve your balance, speed, and power. To be clear, I’m not telling you…
Do You Need Cardio for Self-Defense Training?
Strength, flexibility, cardio, explosiveness… it’s all important. But when it comes to self-defense training, which attribute should be your top priority? To get the most out of your practice time in the martial arts, you might want to consider my opinion. If you agree, let me know! If you don’t, let me know that, too!…
The Most Important Stance (You Don’t Practice!) in Karate
In traditional martial arts, you will practice many different stances. But which stance is the most important? HINT: It’s probably the first one you ever learned! Whether you train in Karate, Taekwondo, or Kung Fu, here’s a tip that will put a spotlight on a crucial stance that you may be overlooking. You can either…
Practice the Jab for Self-Defense and Sparring
Are some martial arts techniques more important than others? Yes! And I’d say the jab is number one! Whether you practice the martial arts for self-defense, fitness, or fun, in this video, I’ll tell you why I decided to practice this basic punch in every training session… and why you should, too. You can either…
My Best Leg Stretching Tip
I get questions all the time about stretching the legs. Even though I’m not known for doing full splits, I’ve already made two videos on how to improve your flexibility. The first one covers the PNF stretching technique, which helped me a lot back in my high-kicking days. The second gives you a few tips…