Welcome to Episode #104 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Participation Trophies.” Awarding trophies for participation, as opposed to the actual winning of an event, is a controversial topic. But should it be? Over the years, I’ve seen the good and the bad side of awarding participation trophies… and the crazy side! In…
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Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.
#103: Tools Not Rules [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #103 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Tools Not Rules.” Is there a difference between sticking to a routine and being stuck to one? YES, absolutely! If you’ve ever felt like a failure for skipping a workout or been stressed out for missing a class, this episode is for you……
#102: 3 Halloween Self-Defense Lessons [Video + Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #102 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “3 Halloween Self-Defense Lessons.” When I was a kid, Halloween was a big deal. That’s because in our town, you were allowed to “trick or treat” for TWO nights instead of just one! Unfortunately, I learned the hard way that while life can…
Tip for a Strong Grip (and How to Stop Trigger Finger!)
We all want a strong grip. But if you’re not careful, you can end up with a weaker grip due to a “trigger finger”. That’s what happened to me. Don’t let it happen to you! If the video won’t play, click this link. Transcript below. Happy training! Tip for a Strong Grip TRANSCRIPT Howdy! Ando…
Should You Practice Kata and Forms in the Martial Arts?
It’s an old debate in the martial arts world—should you practice kata or not? Here’s a short video with my opinion on the matter. Written summary below. Happy training! If the video won’t play, click here. Should You Practice Kata? Do you practice kata or forms? Why? Or why not? What is kata anyway? Well,…
How to Beat Performance Anxiety for Belt Tests and Tournaments
Do you feel performance anxiety before belt tests and martial arts tournaments? You’re not the only one! Stress is completely natural, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer from it. Here are three tips on how to manage stress so that you can ace your next test and shine at your next tournament. Video…
Spinning Techniques for Self-Defense
Spinning techniques are fun to watch… and fun to practice, too! But are they practical for a real-life self-defense situation? Check out this video for my two cents. Let me know if you agree! Written summary below. 🙂 Spinning Techniques for Self-Defense Turning your back on a bad guy is a bad idea, right? So,…