Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is famous for teaching effective self-defense on the ground, but is it possible that BJJ can also improve your stand-up fighting skills? YES! At least it sure helped me! Of course, martial artists love arguing about one style being better than another, but the way I see it— Each style gives you…
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#61: My Greatest Workout Tip [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #61 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “My Greatest Workout Tip!” Here it is… my greatest workout tip. It took me 48 years to figure it out, but better late than never! No matter how you choose to exercise—martial arts, yoga, weights, running—I believe this simple advice will change the…
#58: Randy Brown Interview [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #58 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. In this episode, I catch up with Sifu Randy Brown of Randy Brown Mantis Boxing. You may remember Sifu Randy from a couple of videos we made together. In case you missed them, here are the links… Tips to Manage Distance in a…
Too Old for Martial Arts? Don’t Be Ridiculous!
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…
Car Workout for BJJ and Martial Arts
If you’ve seen my video, Towel Workout for Martial Artists, you know there is always a way to fit martial arts training into your day. If you need another example, check out this car workout! If the video doesn’t play, you’ll find a short summary below. Either way, check it out! Car Workout for BJJ…
Dealing with Death in Martial Arts
Dealing with death is a fundamental issue in the martial arts. After all, self-defense, in its most extreme form, is a kill or be killed situation. Sounds scary, doesn’t it? Yep! Which is exactly why I find the martial arts to be so challenging and so profound. To truly master martial arts, you must determine…
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…