The horse stance is a source of much confusion in the martial arts world. Everyone seems to have a different idea about how to do a “proper” horse stance. Unfortunately, most of these ideas only view this position as an exercise and not a fighting technique… which is a huge mistake! In this video, I…
Category: MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Martial arts training tips for students and teachers of martial arts.
How to Increase Your Punch Power
Everybody wants to increase their punch power. Even when I tell students that there’s more to fighting than just power, they still yell in my face— I WANT MORE POWER! Okay, okay… stop yelling! Here’s a tip that can help you add power to your punching, kicking, running, jumping… everything. Check out this video or…
How to Kick Faster in Martial Arts
When martial artists train to kick faster, they sometimes only focus on how fast they can stick their foot out. But that’s only half the kick! The second half. My advice is to spend some time focusing on the first half of the kick. That’s would be how fast you can get your foot up…
#42: Relax! The Worst Advice in Martial Arts [Podcast + Video]
Welcome to Episode #42 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Relax! The Worst Advice in Martial Arts.” We all hear about the negative effects of stress, but what about the negative effects of relaxation? Is there a dark side to taking it easy? In this episode, a story about how being “chill” almost…
5 Tips for Flexibility Without Stretching in the Martial Arts
Flexibility in the martial arts is important. But finding time to stretch isn’t always easy. Don’t worry! In this video, I share five tips to help you develop flexibility even without stretching. For a written summary of the video, check out the article below. Either way, keep stretching your limits, my friend! 🙂 5 Tips…
Bad Head Movement: A Dangerous Martial Arts Mistake
Moving the head in the martial arts is a must. But there’s a big difference between good head movement and bad head movement! In this video, I reveal the bad habit that causes many martial artists to beat themselves up when they train. If the video won’t load, you can find a summary of the…
Side Kick Tips for Sparring and Fighting
Knowing how to side kick is one thing… knowing how to use it is another! In this video, I share two simple rules that have helped me land more side kicks. I hope they help you, too! If the video doesn’t play, you can find a summary below. Happy kicking! 🙂 Side Kick Tips for…