Some days, you don’t feel like doing it. I’d be lying if I said I never feel like taking a day off—hell, even throwing in the towel completely and walking off into the sunset. Actually, it’s more like chilling on the sofa. However, I can’t recall a single practice I’ve…
Mindset
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Pattern Recognition: The Key To Accelerated Training
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…
Aging
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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,…