You see him in every gym. That crazy guy who has no idea how to hit a heavy bag. He wails away, screaming and grunting like a hippo that’s been set on fire. I hope that’s not you! If it is, I can help. Here are three quick tips that will immediately turn you from…
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!
How To Punch in a Street Fight
Learning how to punch can be confusing. Especially when the gloves come off. Some people turn the fist, some don’t. Some hit with the big knuckles, some don’t. Some say you should never punch to the head in a street fight, some say that’s crazy talk. So, what exactly is the best fist for self-defense?…
Neck Exercises for Martial Arts
I’ve got a skinny neck, so neck exercises are an important part of my martial arts training… and they should be part of yours, too! In this video, I share some simple neck exercises to bring attention to a muscle group that doesn’t get enough attention from most martial artists. If the video isn’t playing,…
3 Stupid Martial Arts Injuries
Some martial arts injuries are unavoidable, but others are just plain stupid! In this video, I discuss three stupid martial arts injuries and how to avoid them. If the video won’t play, you’ll find a summary below. Train safely! Stupid Injury #1: Spraining or jamming your fingers In the martial arts, your hands not only…
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…
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…
What Is The Best Martial Art?
When people ask me, “What is the best martial art style?” I always answer with a question— “The best martial art for whom?” You mean for you? Your grandmother? An eight-year-old kid? Is this person strong or frail? Aggressive or shy? Is this person blind? Did they lose a leg in a bear attack? How…