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Category: SELF EMPOWERMENT
Ideas for fitness of mind, body, and spirit.
Self-Defense and the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July combines two of my favorite things: cherry pie and a lesson in self-defense. I mean, isn’t self-defense really what Independence Day is all about? That’s what this video is all about. If it doesn’t play, check out the transcript below. Keep fighting! Self-Defense and the Fourth of July The American Revolutionary…
Teacher Burnout in Martial Arts
Teacher burnout is natural. When I think back to my school years, I remember catching almost every single teacher staring out the window contemplating whether to jump. Or so it seemed. My mother was a career teacher. So was my step-father. And most of their friends. They’ll all tell you how much they loved their…
One Trick to Be a Better Teacher of Martial Arts
If you’re a martial arts teacher, I bet this has happened to you. You’re watching a student spar—let’s call him Rodney. Rodney’s not doing well. So, you coach him— “Rodney! Relax, keep your hands up, bend your knees, move, combinations, keep your chin down, pressure!” Then what happens? Nothing. Rodney fixes nothing. It’s like he…
Words of Wisdom from John Hackleman
John Hackleman is a living legend. He’s a master martial artist, founder of his own style—Hawaiian Kempo, founder and owner of the world-famous Pit Martial Arts and Fitness Center, coach and trainer to kickboxing and UFC champions, and a top level competitor in kickboxing, boxing, and no-holds-barred fighting. But forget all that! The reason I’m…
Lesson From an Eight-Year-Old Sensei
You don’t need to be a black belt to be a sensei. You don’t even need to know karate. The fact is everyone we meet can be a teacher. For more on that, check out, “The World Is Your Dojo.” To prove my point, let me tell you about a lesson I just learned from…
How Bad Communication Got Me Punched!
I’m going to tell you a story—a ridiculous story—that demonstrates the dangers of bad communication. Back in high school, I had a classmate whom I shall call Martin. At some point, Martin decided to jump up a notch on the “cool scale” by doing something to impress his buddies. What did he decide to do?…