The horse stance is a source of much confusion in the martial arts world. Everyone seems to have a different idea about how to do a “proper” horse stance. Unfortunately, most of these ideas only view this position as an exercise and not a fighting technique… which is a huge mistake! In this video, I…
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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…
Kung Fu Lesson at the Grand Canyon
You’ve heard me say before that the world is your dojo. That’s why you shouldn’t be surprised to hear that I just got a Kung Fu lesson at the Grand Canyon! I hope you’ll take a moment to check out this video or read the transcript below. Either way, be on the lookout for martial…
Bad Head Movement: A Dangerous Martial Arts Mistake
Moving the head in the martial arts is a must. But there’s a big difference between good head movement and bad head movement! In this video, I reveal the bad habit that causes many martial artists to beat themselves up when they train. If the video won’t load, you can find a summary of the…
#41: Back to Basics [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #41 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Back to Basics.” What did piano lessons teach me about being a better martial artist? A lot! In this episode, I share a few tips for building a better life by doing more of less, instead of less of more! To LISTEN to,…
#40: Change Your Pants, Change Your Life! [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #40 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Change Your Pants, Change Your Life.” In this episode, I share a powerful lesson in success I learned from an unlikely teacher… a homeless man. To LISTEN to, “Change Your Pants, Change Your Life”, you can either: Play or Download the show below….