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…
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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,…
Martial Arts Are For Smart People
The martial arts were created for smart people. In this video, I’ll tell you why. If the video won’t play, either CLICK HERE or read the summary below. Keep fighting, my friend! Martial Arts Are for Smart People The martial arts are for smart people. Think about it… A 250 pound good guy probably doesn’t…
My Dirty Secret to Make More Practice Time
You love martial arts. You want to practice. But fitting practice time into your schedule isn’t always easy. Or is it? Let me ask you a question… Are you too busy to go to the bathroom? Probably not. So, what if you practiced your martial arts every time you visited the bathroom? Stop laughing—I’m trying…
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…
Martial Arts Is NOT Like Riding a Bike
I’m a patient man. Really. But there’s a special kind of martial artist out there who really irks me. Who is it? The former martial artist. Someone who trained as a kid, or a couple years in college, or a few months as an adult, then quit. If you quit martial arts, so be it….