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…
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#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….
Spirit First, Technique Second
Fighting spirit. We all think we have it, right? But could you be losing your spirit little by little even though your skills are getting better and better? Here’s why I ask… We just held a tournament at Dawn Barnes Karate Kids, where I serve as Program Director. The tournament brings out the best in…
Are You a Real Fighter or a Studio Fighter?
Are you a real fighter or just a poser? I mean, can you fight? Really fight? If you’re a martial artist, you’ve probably questioned your fighting skills more than once. You’ve probably had friends and family question them, too. Hey, you’re a black belt—could you beat Ronda Rousey? Dumb question. And yet, I think about…
#35: Can You Really Fight? [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #35 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Can You Really Fight?” Martial artists love to debate over what works in real life and what doesn’t. But no matter what style you choose, or which techniques you believe in, there’s an even bigger question that needs to be answered— Can you…
#33: Smaller Slower Weaker [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #33 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Smaller Slower Weaker.” Ever feel that you’re not big enough to stand up to the big guys? Not fast enough? Strong enough? Me, too! It’s easy to feel intimidated, frustrated, and overwhelmed… not just in a martial arts class, but in every part…
Flinching in the Face of Success
Emily has been training in the martial arts for over eight years. She’s bright, hard-working, and athletic. A couple of months ago, Emily and I got together for a private lesson to help her prepare for a second degree black belt test. After a little warm-up, I asked her to perform a kata. She demonstrated…