If you want to learn how to kick with more power and accuracy, try these simple chamber exercises. After all, if your chambers are floppy and sloppy, your kicks will be floppy and sloppy, too! Watch the video or read the summary below. Then get up and give them a try! I mean, if your…
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How to Increase Your Punch Power
Everybody wants to increase their punch power. Even when I tell students that there’s more to fighting than just power, they still yell in my face— I WANT MORE POWER! Okay, okay… stop yelling! Here’s a tip that can help you add power to your punching, kicking, running, jumping… everything. Check out this video or…
How to Kick Faster in Martial Arts
When martial artists train to kick faster, they sometimes only focus on how fast they can stick their foot out. But that’s only half the kick! The second half. My advice is to spend some time focusing on the first half of the kick. That’s would be how fast you can get your foot up…
Side Kick Tips for Sparring and Fighting
Knowing how to side kick is one thing… knowing how to use it is another! In this video, I share two simple rules that have helped me land more side kicks. I hope they help you, too! If the video doesn’t play, you can find a summary below. Happy kicking! 🙂 Side Kick Tips for…
Round Kick Drill for Pivot Power
Want to add more power to your round kick? Then work on your pivot! Here’s a simple drill to get you started. If the video doesn’t play, you’ll find a summary below. Happy kicking! Round Kick Drill for Pivot Power There are many, many ways to throw a round kick or turning kick. You can…
Can You Use Fancy Moves in a Real Fight?
“Where are all the fancy moves?” That’s what I wanted to know. When the internet emerged, I couldn’t wait to peek inside other martial arts schools to see what they were doing. So many styles! So much mystery! But each time I clicked on a video of Choy Lee Fut, Shorin Ryu, Praying Mantis, Hung…
#26: JD Mierzwa – Part 1 [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #26 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, featuring Part 1 of my interview with JD Mierzwa. JD is a former bouncer, professional kickboxer, underground street fighter, cage fighter, prison guard, and sheriff. Currently, he’s a fitness trainer and MMA coach. He also happens to be my brother! Listen in as…