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…
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How to Improve Balance for Martial Arts
I get a lot of questions about balance. Mostly from people having a hard time throwing high kicks. But don’t give up yet! The fact is that developing your balance is important for every martial artist, whether you throw high kicks or not. So, let me give you one simple exercise to help improve your…
#45: Self-Doubt in the Martial Arts [Podcast]
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…
Hook Kick and Round Kick: Chamber Tip
Do you struggle to throw an effective hook kick or round kick? Don’t worry. They’re not as tricky as you might think. The secret to letting your foot fly lies in how you set up your chamber. And in this video, I’ll show you how. As always, if the video doesn’t load, you can find…
How to Do Horse Stance in a Real Fight
The horse stance is a source of much confusion in the martial arts world. Everyone seems to have a different idea about how to do a “proper” horse stance. Unfortunately, most of these ideas only view this position as an exercise and not a fighting technique… which is a huge mistake! In this video, I…
How to Increase Your Punch Power
Everybody wants to increase their punch power. Even when I tell students that there’s more to fighting than just power, they still yell in my face— I WANT MORE POWER! Okay, okay… stop yelling! Here’s a tip that can help you add power to your punching, kicking, running, jumping… everything. Check out this video or…
#43: The Bully Handshake [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #43 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “The Bully Handshake.” I got my hand crushed by a bully handshake once… and the pain taught me a lesson about self-defense and self-empowerment that I’ll never forget. Whether you train in the martial arts or not, I think you’ll find this lesson…