Welcome to Episode #45 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Self-Doubt in the Martial Arts.” Do you suck at martial arts? Do you ever feel like you’re wasting your time practicing all those fancy moves? Be warned! When it comes to success in self-defense or any part of life, doubting yourself won’t just…
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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…
Secret Martial Arts Techniques
I was a Boy Scout. As a young lad, I loved wearing the uniform, lining up in rows, reciting the Scout Law, and earning patches. It’s no surprise that I eventually signed up for Tae Kwon Do, which is basically Boy Scouts with kicks. It was in the Boy Scouts that I was first introduced…
#30: Ignorance and Arrogance [Podcast]
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…
The World Is Your Dojo
I hear it all the time… People tell me how they really want to practice martial arts, but they just don’t have the time, the money, or a teacher. They’re too old, too young, or too out of shape. Sound familiar? If it does, then I have a message I’d like you to remember… PFFT!…
Move Forward! Move Forward!
Flying on Christmas Eve is not for the delicate. I always feel like a cow being pushed through a meat-processing plant. This year, while standing in a long line at LAX, my wife and I were assaulted by the sharp voice of a security guard who kept yelling— “Move forward! Move forward! Do not wait…
One Move Workout: Get Results On Your Worst Day!
You’re tired. You’re sore. You’re busy. You just don’t feel like it. There are so many excuses to skip the gym, or Karate class, and miss a workout. Then what happens? You feel like a loser. You swear you’ll make it up next week. Or maybe you think about quitting workouts altogether. Stop torturing yourself!…