Are you too old for martial arts? Ha! The short answer is NO. Don’t be ridiculous! So, if you’ve been using age as an excuse to sit on your butt and play video games or bingo, get up! Go sign up for a class right now. Having said that, I do have some advice for…
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#53: Are You a Martial Arts Zombie? [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #53 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Are You a Martial Arts Zombie?” When we sign up for martial arts, we’re filled with passion and purpose. But how long does that last? One day, you find yourself showing up to class, going through motions, and have no idea if you’re…
Self-Defense Tips to Survive a Choke
I have a skinny neck, which means learning how to survive a choke is a must! If I’m not careful, it’s not difficult for my training partners and, God forbid, real-life attackers, to get their grubby little arms under my chin and choke me out. But before I tap—or possibly die—there are a couple of…
Rear Naked Choke Defense with Stephan Kesting
Every martial artist should practice rear naked choke defense. Why? Because it’s one of the most effective finishes in MMA, which means bad guys everywhere are becoming very familiar with the “lion killer” choke. Fortunately, I know Stephan Kesting. Stephan is the founder of both Grapplearts.com and Self Defense Tutorials.com, and is also one of…
How to Breakfall and Take a Throw for Self-Defense
In my video about how to roll on the ground, I commented that if I got shoved backwards, I probably wouldn’t slap the ground. Some folks had questions about that, so allow me to share a few more thoughts on how to breakfall for self-defense. Video and article below! How to Breakfall for Self-Defense In…
Tips to Manage Distance in a Fight with Randy Brown
Sorry, but your best martial arts technique is worthless if you’re not in the right range to execute it. That’s why learning how to manage distance is so important. But don’t take my word for it… here’s some advice from my friend, Sifu Randy Brown, of Randy Brown Mantis Boxing. If you’d like to hear…
My Interview on Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio! [Podcast]
I was recently honored to be a guest on the Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Podcast! Host Jeremy Lesniak was patient and gracious enough to let me rant and rave for a full hour! What topics did we cover? Let me tell you… Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal My first martial arts school Starting this website…