The palm heel strike is a simple and effective self-defense technique. Unfortunately, when I see many people practicing the palm heel strike, they actually make it look awkward and ineffective! Here’s one quick tip to make sure that your palm heel strike is not only devastating, but safe. If the video won’t play, there’s a…
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Self-Defense From a Knife Attack with Nick Drossos
Self-defense from a knife attack is not a comfortable subject… which is why most people don’t talk about it. Many martial artists avoid the topic, too! That’s because knife defense is very difficult. The fact is if you train with a knife, you’re going to lose… a lot! And since most people train in martial…
Rear Naked Choke Defense with Stephan Kesting
Every martial artist should practice rear naked choke defense. Why? Because it’s one of the most effective finishes in MMA, which means bad guys everywhere are becoming very familiar with the “lion killer” choke. Fortunately, I know Stephan Kesting. Stephan is the founder of both Grapplearts.com and Self Defense Tutorials.com, and is also one of…
How to Breakfall and Take a Throw for Self-Defense
In my video about how to roll on the ground, I commented that if I got shoved backwards, I probably wouldn’t slap the ground. Some folks had questions about that, so allow me to share a few more thoughts on how to breakfall for self-defense. Video and article below! How to Breakfall for Self-Defense In…
Tips to Manage Distance in a Fight with Randy Brown
Sorry, but your best martial arts technique is worthless if you’re not in the right range to execute it. That’s why learning how to manage distance is so important. But don’t take my word for it… here’s some advice from my friend, Sifu Randy Brown, of Randy Brown Mantis Boxing. If you’d like to hear…
#49: Winning and Losing in the Martial Arts [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #49 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Wining and Losing in the Martial Arts.” In the martial arts, winning can mean life and losing can mean death… but some martial artists seem to forget that. Or maybe just want to! In this episode, I share my thoughts on how to…
Fix Your Spinning Back Kick and Turning Side Kick
The spinning back kick is one of the most powerful strikes in the martial arts… but only if you throw it correctly! In this video, I share one simple tip to help make your spinning back kick the best it can be. You can either play the video or read a summary below. Then go…