Stop! Before you read this, make yourself comfortable. Straighten your back. Relax your shoulders. Take a deep breath. Here’s why– When you make yourself comfortable, you’re smarter, safer, happier, and more efficient. As an animal, it’s natural to seek pleasure and avoid pain. Yet, how often do we find ourselves, or put ourselves, into situations…
Tag: self-defense
Don’t Talk to Tigers: The Worst Mistake in Martial Arts
Imagine you’re at the zoo. AGHHH! You hear a scream. You spin around and see the door to the tiger cage thrown open… A tiger is sitting on your friend’s chest, biting his head off. You’re horrified because your friend not only owed you money, but was also your ride home. Uh oh. The tiger…
The Heart and Soul of Karate | The Purpose of Training in the Martial Arts
There are many good reasons to practice Karate and the martial arts… but what would you say is the heart and soul of your training? Here’s my answer. Let me know yours! The Heart and Soul of Karate The heart of the martial arts is self-defense. Your training should strengthen your commitment and capability to…
Why Are You Hitting Yourself?
Ready for a martial arts living tip? Well, here it is—stop hitting yourself! If this video tip doesn’t play, you can find a full transcript right below. Either way, I hope it helps! 🙂 Stop Hitting Yourself! If you had to deal with a bully or a bigger brother growing up, you probably remember him…
Paranoia Into Power: How to Fear Less and Smile More
Paranoid. That’s what some people call me when they find out I do martial arts. What are you so afraid of? What do you think is going to happen? They presume I wake up every day terrified I’m going to be robbed or murdered. They presume I rush home and lock myself in the basement…
Self-Defense Story: The Blonde Haired Warrior
People sometimes ask me how much training they need to be effective in a self-defense situation. My answer? None. Zip. Fact: Men, women, and children defend themselves every day with no training whatsoever. Sure, the news blasts you with stories about the crimes that get committed…but what about the crimes that don’t get committed? The…
#12: The Blonde Haired Warrior [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #12 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, The Blonde Haired Warrior. Once upon a time, I was awakened in the middle of the night by a blood-curdling scream. I ran outside to discover a young, blonde haired woman— a brave blonde haired woman— whose actions that night taught me many…