The spinning back kick is one of the most powerful strikes in the martial arts… but only if you throw it correctly! In this video, I share one simple tip to help make your spinning back kick the best it can be. You can either play the video or read a summary below. Then go…
Category: MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.
#47: Whining and Complaining [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #47 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Whining and Complaining.” Okay, I admit it—I like to talk. But if you ever catch me whining and complaining, do me a favor and slap me in the face! But before you do, give me one chance to whine and complain about people…
Reduce Fear in Sparring and Fighting
The question of how to reduce fear in sparring or a real-life fight is a common one. That’s because it’s completely natural to be afraid of getting hurt, crippled, or killed. So, how can martial artists increase their confidence not just in class, but out there in the real world? Well, I’ve got two tips…
How to Learn Martial Arts from Watching Videos
Can you really learn martial arts by watching videos? Yes, I think so! But there’s a right way to do it and a wrong way. So, here’s a quick tip to make sure you’re learning the right way! If the video doesn’t play, you’ll find a loose transcript below. Hope it helps! 🙂 How to…
How to Improve Balance for Martial Arts
I get a lot of questions about balance. Mostly from people having a hard time throwing high kicks. But don’t give up yet! The fact is that developing your balance is important for every martial artist, whether you throw high kicks or not. So, let me give you one simple exercise to help improve your…
Chamber Exercises for More Kicking Power and Accuracy
If you want to learn how to kick with more power and accuracy, try these simple chamber exercises. After all, if your chambers are floppy and sloppy, your kicks will be floppy and sloppy, too! Watch the video or read the summary below. Then get up and give them a try! I mean, if your…
Hook Kick and Round Kick: Chamber Tip
Do you struggle to throw an effective hook kick or round kick? Don’t worry. They’re not as tricky as you might think. The secret to letting your foot fly lies in how you set up your chamber. And in this video, I’ll show you how. As always, if the video doesn’t load, you can find…