One of the most effective ways to rapidly improve your martial arts skills is through pattern recognition. I remember learning about this when I was young and immediately realized the benefit of it. By identifying and understanding the patterns that influence your movements, techniques, and overall performance, you can optimize…
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Feeling Overwhelmed On The Mat & How To Overcome It
If you’re like me, you’ve had days where you felt overwhelmed on the mat. Maybe it was while sparring with someone way above your skill level or even a younger, faster opponent. Or it could have simply been trying to keep up with everyone else during drilling. Whatever the case,…
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The 3-Part Daily Routine That Will Keep You Training Martial Arts Forever
I spent the month of June in Japan, visiting friends and family. Along with eating everything in sight, I also met up with my grappling group in Osaka a couple of times while I was there. But it wasn’t like the daily workouts or four-a-week martial arts sessions I usually…