Time for a little straight talk about straight punches. Whether you’re throwing a traditional reverse punch, a boxer’s 1-2, or an old fashioned palm heel, there is one big mistake you want to avoid… letting your elbow flare out. Why is flaring your elbow a problem? First, flaring your elbow gives away power because you’re…
Category: MARTIAL ARTS VIDEOS
Martial arts videos from Sensei Ando Mierzwa covering training tips for self-defense, sparring, fitness, and the psychology of fighting. All videos are also summarized for easy reading.
In addition to this growing collection of free online martial arts training videos, online martial arts lessons will be available soon!
Self-Defense Tip: Finish the Fight
In my video, How to Take A Punch, I talked about how calling “time out” every time you get hurt during training can build a bad habit that might get you killed in a real fight. Well, there’s a flip side to that. You might be building the same bad habit even when you’re winning!…
The Truth About Fancy Kung Fu Moves
People love to make fun of Kung Fu. They see a guy with a long beard and silk pants hopping around, practicing fancy Kung Fu moves, and say, “That stuff won’t work in a real fight.” It’s not just Kung Fu, of course. People criticize Karate, Silat, Filipino martial arts… basically, anything that isn’t a…
Fight Back Against Back Pain!
Back pain is a serious issue in the martial arts. If you want to keep throwing punches and kicks at the age of 40, 50, and beyond, I’ve got a quick tip to help keep your back strong and your strikes powerful. If the video doesn’t load, you’ll find a summary below. But really, this…
Kicking Drill for Sparring and Fighting
Are you kicker? If so, I’ve got a kicking drill that’s going to make you a better fighter on the mats, in the ring, or on the street. If the video doesn’t play, you can find a summary below. Happy kicking! The Problem… Many martial artists throw solid kicks, but then let their foot fall…
How to Spot a Bad Self-Defense Teacher
Do you know the difference between a good self-defense teacher and a bad self-defense teacher? A bad self-defense teacher makes fighting seem easy. Don’t believe the hype! Fighting for your life is not easy. That’s why it’s called fighting. In this video, I offer a reality check for anyone who has ever studied with a…
Build Stronger Punches with a Belt
Want a simple, old school exercise to build stronger punches? Here you go! This is one of my all-time favorite exercises. Check out the video and give it a try. If the video doesn’t play, you can find a summary below. Let me know how it goes! You know that feeling you get when you’re…