Welcome to Episode #113 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “The First Technique in Martial Arts.”
Do you remember the first technique you learned in the martial arts? Was it a jab? A block? Maybe a breakfall?
Whatever it was, let me ask you—would you say it was also the most important technique? If not—
Don’t you think it should be?
Over the years, I’ve learned a wide range of both practical and somewhat “fancy” moves, but the fact is NONE of them will work on their own. That was a problem until I figured something out…
There’s actually a powerful technique you can include before any move to increase its chances of succeeding! I’d say it’s not only the most important lesson in the martial arts, it may be the most important lesson in living a happy life.
What is that technique? Just hit “play” and I’ll be happy to break it down for you! 🙂
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The First Technique in Martial Arts
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Gonna keep trying to be a pro and fight for a happy life. Thanks Sensei Ando!
You’re already a champ! Keep fighting! 😁👊🏼
Hi Sensei Ando,
All the best to you.
One evening I was demonstrating some arm grab defense techniques. I was grab by a weight lifter, who was stronger than me. In a split second to my surprise my first escape technique for this grab did not work. (Loss of Power) Your podcast about a “One Trick Pony” has forever stuck with me. I quickly reinforced my first technique with a follow up technique to performed the escape with ease, which forced him to the ground. I experienced a quick loss of power and a regaining of even more power.
At 63, I do have periods of feeling a loss of power, but I fight through feelings and keep it moving.
As usual you always keep it Real in the Martial Arts and in the Fight for a Happy Life.
Thanks and welcome back to the East Coast.
Shihan Valmore.
Shihan Valmore! Great to hear from you! And glad you didn’t lose an arm in the gym… that can be embarrasssing. 😁 Let’s both keep it moving. Best to you as well, sir!