You don’t need more speed; you need control. Stop rushing through techniques. Slow down the movement. Bring awareness to your body. Bring awareness to how you’re moving. Bring awareness to how you’re NOT moving. Aim to understand the task and goal fully. Make it as beautiful as possible. Only then…
The Role of Empathy in Martial Arts
Practicing empathy is something I still struggle with. Yet, it might be the most essential trait one could have as a martial artist. Regarding empathy in martial arts, I’m not suggesting we surrender ourselves to everyone’s demands and emotions. If anything, I suggest using empathy to help gain better insight…
Mobility For Martial Arts: Move It Or Lose It
The better you move off the mat, the better you’ll be on the mat. And here’s the thing: your crappy mobility isn’t helping your martial arts. It’s time to do something about it. Improving your mobility doesn’t mean you need to add a bunch of extra stretches to a long…