Welcome to Episode #30 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Ignorance and Arrogance.” Look, I’m not the world’s smartest guy. In fact, every day offers me reminders of how much I don’t know! But ignorance is something I can accept about myself. What I can’t accept, however, is arrogance. When I hear people…
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How To Punch Harder Using a Wall
We all want to punch harder. But not so fast! When you focus on adding speed and power to your strikes, you may be neglecting something more important—proper alignment! FACT: If your arm and body aren’t lined up properly behind a punch, not only won’t you be delivering maximum power, you’ll be in danger of…
Karate Is Stupid and Other Ignorant Comments
Karate is stupid. Kung Fu is a waste of time. Tae Kwon Do is a joke. Insults like these are nothing new. Even before the rise of MMA, traditional martial arts were the punchlines to a thousand jokes. Karate is only good for kids. Kung Fu is just dancing. Tae Kwon Don’t. Shoto-can’t. And let’s…
3 Questions to Be a Better Martial Artist
You want to be a better martial artist. But what exactly does that mean? Earning a new belt? Winning a tournament? Learning a new kata? Throwing higher kicks? Feeling safer in a crowd? Many students don’t know what “better” means. They don’t know how to measure progress. They lack a clear idea of what success…
#28: Lessons from Getting Beaten Up [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #28 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Lessons from Getting Beaten Up.” If you’re a dedicated martial artist, you know what it’s like to get battered, bruised, and beaten up. It may sound a little crazy, but that’s actually a good thing! Here’s the honest truth—some things in life can…
What I Learned From Getting Beat Up
As a martial artist, I’ve taken more than a few beatings… and I’m thankful for every single one. Why? Because getting beat up teaches you lessons you can’t learn any other way. Crazy, but true! Learning isn’t always easy. Some lessons can only be learned the hard way. There are no hacks or shortcuts in…
How To Remember Kata for a Belt Test
It’s the night before your belt test. You wake up covered in sweat, terrified you won’t be able to remember your kata. What if I freeze? What if I do the wrong move? Everyone’s staring! AGHHH! I feel like an idiot! WHOA! RELAX! We’ve all been there, my friend… but you don’t have to stay…