We’ve seen Ana, Anthony and I all comment on the importance of being well rounded and cross training, but some of us don’t have the time to train in and seriously rank in several different martial arts. We should at least though, look to the roots of different arts to Continue Reading
Philosophy
The Selfish Benefits of Being a Selfless Instructor
I was at work the other day, and I had the opportunity to teach a newer coworker of mine how a certain vehicle system worked. This gave me another perspective for something that I already thought I knew. This helped get my coworker in the right direction while I also Continue Reading
Do Bahk Shorts: Practical or Insulting?
Being a traditional martial artist first, I am all about uniform. There’s something very special about being unified in clothing, spirit, and movement, that is so satisfying to be a part of. That being said, there are times where a traditional uniform is not required, even impractical. What are the Continue Reading
If Bruce Lee Were Alive Today: Lessons For Your Own Life
If you know anything about Bruce Lee, you know that he was a very deep thinker. While the superficial world knows him for his martial arts he was an even more prolific philosopher! In fact, he regularly wrote in a journal. While a lot of his writings were meant to Continue Reading
Age and Martial Arts
What is the best age to start martial arts? One reason that a lot of people are hesitant to join a martial art is their age. They either expect a class of little kids screaming and swinging (hopefully padded) weapons at you, or a class full of black belts who Continue Reading
Black Belt is Just The Beginning
Within the traditional arts that have a belt system, oftentimes we see people get their Black Belt and stop training. People tend to believe that the Black Belt is a sign of mastery and that they have learned everything they need to about the art, which is just not true. Continue Reading
Treat Sparring Like A Jam Session
As discussed in my previous article about one step sparring. Free sparring is a soft skill, A skill that requires creativity, different experiences, and calculated risks to improve upon! In The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle, he suggests that the right environment to improve upon these skills is Continue Reading
The Hardest Gym Exercise
Going to the gym and weightlifting is a great supplement to your training, or even just for your overall health. Maybe you’re brand new to the gym; a little intimidated by all the machines, bars, and bodybuilder bros. Or perhaps you know the exact routine for you, and after years Continue Reading
Facing Our Fear
Martial artists have to face their fears all the time. Think about how many times you have heard an instructor say in a dojo, “You can’t break the board because you are afraid of it”. How many times have you seen people get afraid in the sparring ring? Or the Continue Reading
Three Fortunes – Infinite Possibilities From Lunch with a Coworker
I was having lunch a couple weeks ago with my friend Yoshi who is a colleague of mine in more ways than one. We are coworkers at the same company, but we also train in the martial arts together. He had ordered three different plates of Dim Sum to go Continue Reading