You show up to class. You work hard. But it takes more than consistent practice to become a martial arts master—you also need guidance. Guidance from whom? If you’re lucky, you’ll have great teachers who will put you on track and keep you on track to becoming the best you can be. Great teachers will…
Category: SELF EMPOWERMENT
Ideas for fitness of mind, body, and spirit.
Sparring with the Ocean
To be a great martial artist, you need sparring partners. Great sparring partners. That’s why almost every summer, I travel to Wrightsville Beach, NC, to face the greatest sparring partner of all time—the ocean. Here’s a short video sharing one lesson I learned. But you might like hearing more details below. Sparring the Ocean Here’s…
Death Grip: Just Let Go…and Win!
I used to think the term “death grip” referred to a grip so powerful it could cause someone’s death. But it’s the opposite. A death grip is a desperate attempt to control something that is causing you harm. It’s holding on for dear life when every other option has failed. I had a real-life death…
Breaking Down in Martial Arts
Breaking down in the martial arts is not uncommon. Screaming, swearing, crying, storming off… I’ve seen it all. In this short video, I’ll tell you why breaking down is actually a reason to be proud, not embarrassed. For a few more thoughts, take a look at the article below. Keep crying! 🙂 Breaking Down and…
Strategy of the Masters
What is the greatest success strategy of master martial artists? Surprise! It’s surprise. Here’s an article all about using the power of surprise in every area of your life.
How to Sting Like a Bee
History is full of examples of the little guy taking on the big guys and winning. But how did they do it? Here are six tips to take on the giants in your life.
Want to Win Every Argument?
Have you ever wished you knew how to win every argument? Well, follow the path of philosophers and martial artists and you just might! Here’s how.