New martial arts students are a nervous bunch. So much is unknown… What are the rules? Will I get hurt? Do I look like a complete idiot? Why can’t I remember anything? Why am I not getting any better? The answer to all of those questions is DON’T WORRY! All beginner martial arts students start…
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The Myth of Women’s Self-Defense
I admit it. I’ve taught seminars billed as “Women’s Self-Defense”. But I’ve never been comfortable with that title. Here’s why— I have come to believe there should be no distinction between women’s self-defense classes and self-defense classes for men. None whatsoever. Doing so just over-complicates what is really a very straight-forward goal—preparing good guys to…
Stop Practicing Martial Arts!
That’s right! I say STOP practicing martial arts. Until you read this anyway. When I think about all of the people I know who train in the martial arts, do you know the number one cause of most injuries, surgeries, and pain? You guessed it—training in the martial arts! FACT: You are more likely to…